Israel Rejects British Legal Threat To Ex-Minister

Under the concept of "universal jurisdiction," some crimes are considered serious enough that they can be prosecuted in Britain no matter where they allegedly took place.

Palestinians and human rights groups say more than 1,400 Palestinians were killed in the offensive; Israel puts the figure at about 1,100; 13 Israelis lost their lives. - Listen to the Story

Israel Rejects British Legal Threat To Ex-Minister
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