The excuse to punish Israel being not that Israel is actually guilty of misbehaving, but because they might be tempted to misbehave in the future. Thus does Sir Keir Starmer display the Jew-hating end state of all socialist governments.
[IsraelTimes] FM Lammy cites risk military equipment might be used to commit violations of international law in Gaza; Israel says move sends ‘wrong’ message to Hamas, insists military is lawfulBritannia said Monday it would immediately suspend dozens of arms export licenses with Israel because there is a risk the equipment might be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law, drawing rebuke from Israeli officials.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the decision to suspend 30 of 350 arms licenses did not amount to a blanket ban or an arms embargo, but only involved items with concerns over their use during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas
..the well-beloved offspring of the Moslem Brotherhood,...in Gazoo
...Hellhole adjunct to Israel and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, inhabited by Gazooks. The place was acquired in the wake of the 1967 War and then presented to Paleostinian control in 2006 by Ariel Sharon, who had entered his dotage. It is currently ruled with an iron fist by Hamas with about the living conditions you'd expect. It periodically attacks the Hated Zionist Entity whenever Iran needs a ruckus created or the hard boyz get bored, getting thumped by the IDF in return. The ruling turbans then wave the bloody shirt and holler loudly about
oppressionand
disproportionate response...
"It is with regret that I inform the House (of Commons, the 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 said.
"The UK continues to support Israel’s right to self-defense in accordance with international law," he added.
Soon after the Labour Party won an election in July, Lammy said he would update a review on arms sales to Israel to ensure these complied with international law.
Unlike the United States, Britannia’s government does not give arms directly to Israel, but rather issues licenses for companies to sell weapons, with input from lawyers on whether they comply with international law.
The decision was formally made by Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, with Lammy’s backing.
Responding to the announcement, Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Israel was "disappointed" with recent decisions made by the UK government relating to the war in Gaza.
"Israel is a state of law that operates in accordance with international law and has an independent and respected judicial system," Katz said in a statement. "We expect ally nations like Britannia to recognize that every day, and especially mere days after the execution of six Israeli hostages by Hamas terrorists."
Katz added that "a step like the one taken now by Britannia sends a problematic message to the Hamas terrorist organization and its handlers in Iran," but that he hoped the relationship between Israel and the UK could remain strong in the future.
British exports amount to less than one percent of the total arms Israel receives, and Lammy told parliament the suspension would not have a material impact on Israel’s security.
The export licenses pertain to components for Israel’s aerial systems, including fighter jets, helicopters, and drones. It does not pertain to the F-35 program, which is a multinational project that pools parts before disbursing them to participating countries, including Israel.
Lammy’s Labour party instituted a review of the licenses after they returned to power in July, and Lammy has visited Israel twice since assuming office.
British officials have not said that Israel is violating humanitarian law, but believe there is a serious risk, according to the two-month assessment.
The suspension could be lifted in the future if the UK assesses that the risk of violations has diminished.
Britannia’s center-left Labour government has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, and for the speeding up of aid deliveries into Gaza, since taking power on July 5.
It has followed the same approach to the conflict as the previous Conservative government, with Lammy and other ministers at pains to demand Hamas release the hostages seized in its October 7 massacre as part of any ceasefire.
Some commentators have suggested, however, that Labour, led by Keir Starmer — a former human rights
...which are usually entirely different from personal
liberty...
lawyer — may take a tougher long-term stance toward Israel and how it conducts its military operations.
Last week, the UK foreign ministry said it was "deeply" concerned by an Israeli military operation in the West Bank, urging it to "exercise restraint" and adhere to international law.
Israel responded to the Hamas October attack with a military offensive aimed at destroying the terror group in Gaza and freeing the hostages. Over the weekend the IDF recovered the bodies of six hostages who were executed by Hamas as troops closed in on their location.
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