The killing of aid workers adds to pressure on the UK government to halt arms sales to Israel
Opposition parties demand the UK government publish legal advice on Israel's actions in Gaza and consider halting arms sales if international law is breached. [ more ]
Congress Is Poised to Cede Even More of Its Oversight of Foreign Weapons Sales
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is proposing a bill that would reduce Congress's ability to oversee weapons transfers to foreign military forces.
Under current law, Congress has a limited time to review and block proposed weapons deals, but this proposed legislation would speed up the delivery of deadly weapons without adequate assessment of security implications. [ more ]
There are Tory splits over Gaza, but the party is only really going in one direction towards Israel | Katy Balls
Support for Ukraine is a focus during Cameron's visit to the US, while Israel-Palestine issues lead to debate within UK political parties.
The UK government faces criticism from both sides regarding its stance on arms sales to Israel, as controversy brews over supporting a critical friend or an ally. [ more ]
Keir Starmer defends stance on military action and Saudi arms sales
Keir Starmer denies watering down promises on military intervention and arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
Starmer insists there is no inconsistency in his support for RAF strikes in Yemen while advocating for parliamentary consent on military action. [ more ]