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

The U.K. Government is suspending exports of some weapons to Israel, citing risks they could break international law, aimed at increasing pressure for an end to the Gaza conflict.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated there is a “clear risk” that certain items could facilitate serious violations of international humanitarian law.
This decision affects about 30 of 350 export licenses related to military equipment being used in the Gaza conflict.

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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.

8 months ago·High Wycombe, United Kingdom

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Netanyahu: UK arms export ban a shameful miscalculation

(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.

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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…

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