UK drops objection to ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu | Politico |

Labour U-turns on the previous government's opposition to the warrant, arguing for judicial independence and everyone being subject to international law.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited both Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories earlier this month where he met Netanyahu and Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, stressing the need for an immediate cease-fire and release of all hostages.

In June, Lammy, who was then shadow foreign secretary, said the U.K. would comply with any ruling, telling CNN: "In the Labour party, we believe in the rules-based order. We believe in international law."

Starmer reportedly sought the legal advice of Attorney General Richard Hermer, one of a group of Jewish lawyers who signed an open letter to the Financial Times telling Israel to comply with international law.

UK appoints new attorney general critical of Israeli rights violations | MEE |

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