Richard Hermer, the attorney general, intervened to say he won't approve a ban on certain arms sales to Israel without clarity on whether they break international humanitarian law.
The government insists it upholds international law and won't export items potentially used for serious violations, emphasizing a review process on Israel's compliance.
David Lammy has started a review regarding the UK's arms sales to Israel amidst rising conflict, suggesting separating offensive and defensive weapons in trade.
UK exports about £18m of military equipment annually to Israel, raising sensitivities in Israel regarding perceptions of violations of international humanitarian law.
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