The UK Foreign Office has closed its International Humanitarian Law (IHL) cell, which was responsible for monitoring potential breaches of international law by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon. This closure, attributed to budget cuts, comes shortly after Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized the importance of international law in her foreign policy speech. The decision also terminates funding for the Conflict and Security Monitoring Project managed by the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR), which has been crucial in collecting and analyzing human rights incidents in the region. The CIR's database contains 26,000 verified incidents, providing vital information for assessing compliance with international humanitarian law and influencing arms export controls. The closure raises concerns about the UK Foreign Office's capacity to respond to potential atrocities and human rights violations, particularly following the escalation of violence in the Israel-Gaza conflict since October 7, 2023. The cuts reflect a broader reduction in the UK's overseas aid budget, which has been reduced to 0.3% of gross national income, despite a commitment to restore it to 0.7% when feasible. The implications of these cuts may hinder the UK's ability to uphold its commitment to international law and human rights.