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United Kingdom Partially Suspends Arms Exports to Israel Following Review
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The UK has suspended 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel due to concerns that UK arms might be used to commit a violation of international humanitarian law. The suspension specifically covers components for military aircraft, including fighter aircraft, helicopters, and drones. The UK has not reached a definitive conclusion on whether its arms exports have contributed to the destruction in Gaza. The UK continues to support Israel's right to self-defense in accordance with international law.
It beggars belief that the British government, a close strategic ally of Israel, has announced a partial suspension of arms licences.
This is a forward looking evaluation, not a determination of innocence or guilt, and it does not prejudge any future determinations by the competent courts.
Israel's actions in Gaza continue to lead to immense loss of civilian life, widespread destruction to civilian infrastructure, and immense suffering.
This is a global supply chain, with the UK a vital part of that supply chain.
Deeply disheartened to learn of the sanctions placed by the UK government on export licenses to Israel's defense establishment.
With or without British arms, Israel will win this war and secure our common future.
Days after Hamas executed six Israeli hostages, the UK government suspended thirty arms licenses to Israel.
Hamas is still holding over 100 hostages, including 5 British citizens. Instead of standing with Israel, a fellow democracy defending itself against barbarism, Britain's misguided decision will only embolden Hamas.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have already killed and injured tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians. It's time for a complete halt to arms transfers – no loopholes, no limitations.
Exempting the F-35 fighter jet programme – essentially giving this programme a blank cheque to continue despite knowing that F-35s are being used extensively in Gaza – is a catastrophically bad decision for the future of arms control and misses a clear obligation to hold Israel accountable for its extensive war crimes and other violations.
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sources
- 1.The Guardian
- 2.The Times
- 3.Al Jazeera
- 4.CTV News
- 5.France 24
- 6.The Times of India
- 7.CNA News
- 8.ABC News (Australia)
- 9.Le Monde
- 10.The Washington Post
- 11.Haaretz
- 12.Agence France-Presse
perspectives
- 1.US Foreign Policy
- 2.US under Donald Trump
- 3.2024 US Presidential Election
- 4.Israel-Palestine Conflict
- 5.British Foreign Policy
- 6.Israel Foreign Policy
- 7.Islamic Terrorism
- 8.Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu
- 9.Israel-US Relations
- 10.2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel
- 11.Qatar Foreign Policy
countries
- 1.Australia
- 2.Cyprus
- 3.Germany
- 4.Denmark
- 5.Egypt
- 6.Spain
- 7.France
- 8.United Kingdom
- 9.Ireland
- 10.Israel
- 11.Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 12.Netherlands
organizations
- 1.Hamas
- 2.Labour Party
- 3.Conservative Party
- 4.Amnesty International
- 5.Al Haq
- 6.Gaza Health Ministry
- 7.North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
- 8.United Nations
- 9.White House
- 10.Board of Deputies of British Jews
- 11.Campaign Against Arms Trade
- 12.Hezbollah
persons
- 1.David Lammy
- 2.Benjamin Netanyahu
- 3.Keir Starmer
- 4.Yoav Galant
- 5.Israel Katz
- 6.Jeremy Corbyn
- 7.Sacha Deshmukh
- 8.Boris Johnson
- 9.David Cameron
- 10.Donald Trump
- 11.Ephraim Mirvis
- 12.John Healey