UK Middle East minister appears to accept 'risk of genocide' in Gaza

The motion, seen by Middle East Eye, notes that on 16 September, the "United Nations Independent Commission of Inquiry found a risk of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza".

In fact, the UN report went further, and concluded that Israel has committed genocide and is still committing genocide in Gaza. Despite this inaccuracy, Falconer's support for the motion citing the UN report indicates an acceptance that Israel has committed human rights abuses in Gaza that justify the designation of "genocide".

Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said on Monday morning: "I am absolutely horrified that Hamish Falconer and the Labour leadership is seeking to deliberately mislead Labour members and affiliated trade unions." "The UN Commission of Inquiry report was unequivocal: it said Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza," McDonnell added.