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Britain has not concluded that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians, citing lack of intent, while urging Israel to do more to prevent civilian suffering. 'The high civilian casualties are utterly appalling,' U.K. Foreign Secretary Lammy wrote

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The British government has determined that, despite the staggering civilian toll in Gaza, Israel is not committing genocide, citing the absence of intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.