Israel is committing war crimes - former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption exclusive interview
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Jonathan Sumption, Lord Sumption, served on the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom between 2012 and 2018.
He has written a powerful and sobering essay for the New Statesman in which he argues that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza.
In this exclusive interview, Tom McTague meets Jonathan Sumption to discuss why he has come to this conclusion now, and what it means for the international community.
Read Jonathan Sumption's essay here: https://www.newstatesman.com/world/middle-east/2025/07/a-question-of-intent
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