The UK government has suspended 30 arms export licenses to Israel due to concerns that British-made arms could be used in violations of humanitarian law during the conflict in Gaza.
This move, part of a review by the new Labour government, highlights the potential risks associated with the export of military components to Israel, particularly in light of civilian casualties in Gaza.
Despite suspending the licenses, the Foreign Office noted that no definitive conclusion has been reached regarding whether UK arms contributed to the destruction, yet the scale of destruction raised serious concerns.
The suspension does not cover parts for the F-35 Joint Fighter Strike programme unless they are specific to jets used exclusively by Israel, indicating a careful approach to arms exports amidst rising tensions.
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