‘Clear risk that … ‘: UK suspends arms export licenses to Israel – Times of India
Britain on Monday suspended 30 out of 350 arms export licenses to Israel, arguing there is a "clear risk" that arms could be used in a serious breach of international humanitarian law.Foreign Secretary David Lammy told parliament the partial ban covered items "which could be used in the current conflict in Gaza" against Hamas but did not include parts for the F-35 fighter jets, reported news agency AFP."It is with regret that I inform the House (of Commons, lower house of parliament) today the assessment I have received leaves me unable to conclude anything other than that for certain UK 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," Lammy was quoted as saying by news agency Reute...