UK Suspends Partial Arms Exports to Israel Over Humanitarian Law Concerns

The UK has announced a partial suspension of arms exports to Israel due to concerns they could be used to violate international humanitarian law. Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that the suspension affects around 30 out of 350 licenses, citing a legal duty to review export licenses amid the Gaza conflict.

The UK announced a partial suspension of arms exports to Israel on Monday over concerns they could be used in serious violations of international humanitarian law.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy informed the House of Commons that around 30 out of 350 export licenses would be suspended. He emphasized that this decision does not constitute a blanket ban or an arms embargo.

Since the Labour Party came to power in July, it has faced pressure to adopt a firmer stance against Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Lammy launched a review and regrettably concluded that certain arms exports pose a clear risk of being used in violations.

(With inputs from agencies.)