Rights group appeals to the UK high court after refusal to arrest Israeli president

The pro-Palestine campaign group Friends of Al-Aqsa (FOA), has filed a claim for judicial review in the British High Court, challenging the rejection of an application for an arrest warrant for Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

“How can the Director of Public Prosecution say there is not sufficient evidence? A simple Google search brings up past statements by Mr Herzog that show he is responsible for supporting genocide,” said Ismail Patel, FOA’s chair.

FOA seeks Judicial Review after the DPP and AG refused our application to arrest Israel's President, Isaac Herzog.

Both said there was not 'sufficient evidence' to arrest Herzog. This is despite clear evidence of past statements that support genocide. pic.twitter.com/gLeOKl9tJd

— Friends of Al Aqsa (@FriendsofAlAqsa) September 11, 2025