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London Court Rejects Pro-Palestinian Group's Attempt to Arrest British-Israeli Reservist
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By יענקי פרבר
First reported by Walla · Jul 17, 2026
What happened
A London court rejected a pro-Palestinian group's attempt to arrest a British-Israeli reservist under the British Foreign Enlistment Act, ruling the law does not apply to dual nationals serving in their second country's military. The court imposed heavy costs on the group for pursuing a political agenda and concealing information.
- 01London court dismissed ICJP's attempt to arrest a British-Israeli reservist under the 1870 Foreign Enlistment Act.
- 02Judge ruled the law does not apply to dual nationals serving in their second country's military.
- 03The reservist fulfilled a prior reserve commitment, not a new enlistment.
- 04British governments have recognized British-Israelis' right to serve in the IDF.
- 05ICJP pursued political aims and hid key information from the court.
- 06ICJP was ordered to pay £82,130 in legal costs and face strict future filing requirements.
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