UK suspends some arm sales to Israel, citing humanitarian ‘risk’

Wycombe politicians welcome and condemn UK suspending some arms sales to Israel

Politicians in Wycombe have greeted the UK’s immediate suspension of some arms sales to Israel with a mixture of approval and criticism.

(London=Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Ji-yeon = Benjamin Netanyahu... said that Britain has suspended some arms exports to Israel due to the risk of violating international law.

Netanyahu Says ‘Shameful’ Suspension of Some UK Arms Exports to Israel Will ‘Embolden’ Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem, Sept. 2, 2024. Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg/Pool via REUTERS Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the British government made a “shameful decision” when it suspended some arms export licenses to Israel, arguing the move will strengthen the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. Britain’s foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday that the gov…

US anger after Britain suspends arms to Israel: reports

The UK has suspended around 30 of 350 arms export licenses to Israel, citing potential humanitarian law concerns.

Benjamin Netanyahu: UK freeze of arms sales to Israel is shameful

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Monday that the Labor government had suspended 30 arms contracts to Israel.

Britain Suspends Arms Exports to Israel to Save Hamas in Gaza

"A step like the one taken by the UK now sends a very problematic message to the Hamas terrorist organization and its backers in Iran."