The government's review of Israel's compliance with international humanitarian law led to the suspension of arms exports, citing a clear risk of misuse in violations.
The assessment I have received leaves me unable to conclude anything other than that for certain U.K. arms exports to Israel, there does exist a clear risk that they might be used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that Britain's decision sends a very problematic message to Hamas and its sponsors in Iran.
Lammy stressed that the suspension was not a blanket ban or an arms embargo, clarifying that the government would not adjudicate Israel's compliance with international law.
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