SAFA — More than 100,000 people in Britain have signed a parliamentary petition demanding an independent public inquiry into the UK's involvement in Israel's war on the Gaza Strip, intensifying calls for scrutiny of British arms supplies, military cooperation, and intelligence-sharing with Israel.

The petition passed the 100,000-signature threshold on Monday, November 9, making it eligible for consideration for a debate in the British Parliament.

Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, now the parliamentary leader of Your Party, welcomed the milestone and called for an investigation into what petition supporters describe as Britain's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.

"Parliament must now make time for a debate," Corbyn wrote on X.

"We are not going away until we get this inquiry. We want the truth, and we want justice."

Petition Demands Scrutiny of British Military Support

Launched on October 23 by Jennifer Forbes, chair of Your Party's executive committee, the petition calls for an independent investigation into British involvement in Israeli military operations in Gaza since October 2023.

It specifically seeks scrutiny of weapons supplied to Israel, the use of Royal Air Force bases, surveillance flights, and intelligence gathered by British aircraft.

The petition also calls for investigators to have the authority to question government ministers and officials about decisions relating to Britain's military and political cooperation with Israel.

Supporters want the inquiry to examine what legal advice British officials received concerning Israel's conduct in Gaza and whether their decisions complied with the UK's international legal obligations.

The campaign follows earlier allegations that British military facilities, aircraft, and defense-related exports supported Israeli operations during the war.

Those allegations have intensified demands for transparency over the extent of Britain's involvement and the decisions made by successive governments.

Corbyn Presses Parliament for Accountability

Corbyn said the petition's success demonstrated growing public demand for answers about Britain's role in the war.

He confirmed that he had written to Parliament's Petitions Committee requesting that a debate be arranged as soon as possible.

The former Labour leader has also introduced legislation seeking an independent public inquiry into UK involvement in Israeli military operations in Gaza.

His proposed Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill calls for an investigation into Britain's military, economic, and political cooperation with Israel since October 2023, including weapons supplies, surveillance operations, and the use of RAF bases.

The petition represents a parallel effort to increase parliamentary pressure for an investigation.

Under the UK Parliament's petitions system, a petition reaching 100,000 signatures must be considered for debate. However, reaching that threshold does not automatically guarantee a debate or require the government to establish an inquiry.

Growing Pressure Over Britain's Role in Gaza

The campaign comes amid continuing scrutiny of Britain's military and diplomatic relationship with Israel.

Investigations and reporting have raised questions about British-made components used in Israeli military aircraft and the role of UK military infrastructure in operations connected to Gaza.

Petition supporters argue that an independent inquiry is necessary to establish the extent of British involvement, identify the decisions made by government officials, and determine whether those decisions complied with international law.

They are also demanding public accountability for any British actions that may have contributed to violations against Palestinian civilians.

The petition's passage of 100,000 signatures marks a significant step in the campaign, bringing the demand for scrutiny of Britain's role in Gaza closer to formal parliamentary consideration.