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Britain
UK Says To Suspend Some Israel Arms Exports If Gaza Truce Fails
2014-08-13
[Ynet] After reviewing all licenses to Israel last week, Britannia announces sale of 12 military items would be temporarily halted pending further investigation if fighting resumes.
Perhaps this is why goons and mooks feel confident storming a Belfast supermarket...
Britannia said on Tuesday it would suspend 12 licenses to export military items to Israel, including tank, aircraft and radar parts, if hostilities with Hamas, always the voice of sweet reason, in Gazoo resumed, citing concerns the exports may be used to breach international laws.

Britannia said last week it was reviewing all arms export licenses to Israel after fierce fighting which has resulted in heavy civilian casualties in the Paleostinian enclave of Gazoo.

That review concluded on Tuesday that 12 licenses would be temporarily suspended pending further investigation if the current truce breaks down and heavy fighting resumes.

"The UK government has not been able to clarify if the export license criteria are being met," Business Secretary Vince Cable said in a statement.

"In light of that uncertainty, we have taken the decision to suspend these existing export licenses in the event of a resumption of significant hostilities."

Israel says its operation in Gazoo is self-defense, aimed at stopping rockets being fired from the enclave by Islamist bad boys.

According to a report by a British parliamentary committee last month, outstanding government-approved contracts for export of dual use or military goods to Israel are worth more than 7.8 billion pounds ($13 billion). These include contracts to supply body armor, drone components and missile parts.

Cable's department said the vast majority of export licenses were not for items that could be used by Israeli forces in its operations in Gazoo, but it was unable to immediately confirm the value of the licenses that could be suspended.

Britannia said that the suspensions would not include components for Israel's "Iron Dome" system which protects the country from rockets fired by Hamas.

Last week Sayeeda Warsi, a senior Foreign Office minister, resigned, accusing Prime Minister David Cameron
... has stated that he is certainly a big Thatcher fan, but I don't know whether that makes me a Thatcherite, which means he's not. Since he is not deeply ideological he lacks core principles and is easily led. He has been described as certainly not a Pitt, Elder or Younger, but he does wear a nice suit so maybe he's Beau Brummel ...
's government of taking a "morally indefensible" approach on Gazoo.
Posted by:trailing wife

#8  That rustling noise you hear is the sound of salesmen flipping thru their rolodexes as a new market opens up.
Posted by: SteveS   2014-08-13 18:09  

#7  UK and Ireland agreeing on something. What should be a positive sign instead is simply depressing.
Posted by: rjschwarz   2014-08-13 14:28  

#6   How much is the UK prolonging the conflict by providing aid to Hamas through the PA?

That is the key question. If Western leaders all presented a united front for Israel and against Hamas this nonsense in Gaza would come to a screeching halt.
Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305   2014-08-13 12:44  

#5  Is the black flag of jihad flying over the UK? How much is the UK prolonging the conflict by providing aid to Hamas through the PA? UK Aid to the Palestinian Authority. For that matter, how much is the U.S. prolonging and exacerbating terrorism by providing aid to Hamas through the PA?
Posted by: JohnQC   2014-08-13 09:57  

#4  Vlad is smiling.
Posted by: Besoeker   2014-08-13 05:58  

#3  "over" ---> "other"
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2014-08-13 05:06  

#2  Israel will find a way to get what she needs with or without you.

And, in order to defray the production costs, IMI will have to market the staff to over Brit's customers.
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2014-08-13 05:06  

#1  Trying to appease your jihadi elements in your country, Mr. Cameron? You got a bunch of Islamic hornets nests in your own back yard. They are building enclaves, where normal Brits will not dare to travel.

Are you ready to put down an insurrection? You are facing your own Gaza.

Israel will find a way to get what she needs with or without you.

You, on the other hand, are being intimidated by a bunch of nutcases. Some leadership you are demonstrating. Good luck. The UK will need it with your leadership.
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2014-08-13 00:44  

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