Gaza tribunal held by Jeremy Corbyn begins in London

Former Labour leader and independent MP Jeremy Corbyn has launched a two-day public tribunal to investigate alleged British complicity in the Israeli genocide in Gaza. 

The tribunal will feature testimony from UN special rapporteur on occupied Palestine, Francesca Albanese, medics who volunteered in Gaza, aid workers, experts and survivors.

Witnesses, journalists, former diplomats and academics will also give evidence, with the inquiry livestreamed by Middle East Eye.

Ahead of the event, Corbyn said: "Just like Iraq, the government is doing everything it can to protect itself from scrutiny. Just like Iraq, it will not succeed in its attempts to suffocate the truth.

"We will uncover the full scale of British complicity in genocide - and we will bring about justice for the people of Palestine."

The tribunal aims to hold the UK accountable for its role in enabling Israel’s ongoing attacks in Gaza, highlighting both political and humanitarian failings.

Britain has been a key backer of Israel during its ongoing genocide in Gaza, first under the Conservative government and later under Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government, which took power in July 2024.

While still leader of the opposition, Starmer initially supported Israel's policy of deliberately starving Gaza's civilian population by not allowing food, water, or electricity into the besieged enclave.

The Labour leader supported Israel's military campaign for several months before calling for a ceasefire in February 2024, knowing that tens of thousands of civilians were being killed.

The government blocked Jeremy Corbyn's bill for an inquiry into Britain's military cooperation with Israel.

So instead he is holding a public tribunal in Westminster's Church House. Francesca Albanese will be giving evidence.

Watch it live here: https://t.co/IeaqyZLpnN

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Labour has since called for a resumption of aid into Gaza and since May 2025 has criticised Israel's military campaign, but nevertheless blocked Corbyn's parliamentary attempts to launch an official public tribunal.

The UK continues to provide military aid to Israel, primarily through the form of real-time intelligence sharing through surveillance flights over the strip.

Albanese's involvement was confirmed by Corbyn during an appearance by the veteran politician at a fringe event at the Edinburgh festival in August. 

The UN special rapporteur will be asked for comment on the use of RAF bases in Cyprus to help Israel's military.