UK Suspends Arms Export Licences to Israel: A Strategic Move?

British foreign minister David Lammy announced a suspension of 30 out of 350 UK arms export licences to Israel. He clarified that this is not a blanket ban or an arms embargo. The decision aims to reassess the impact and legality of arms sales amid ongoing geopolitical considerations.

British foreign minister David Lammy announced on Monday a suspension of 30 out of 350 UK arms export licences to Israel, emphasizing that it was not a blanket ban or an arms embargo.

Lammy addressed parliament to clarify the UK's position, stressing that only a select number of licences are affected by this immediate suspension.

The move comes as part of an ongoing reassessment of the impact and legality of arms sales to Israel, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

(With inputs from agencies.)