UK government defends banning some arms exports to Israel | Israel-Hamas War

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UK government defends banning some arms exports to Israel | Israel-Hamas War

Defence Secretary John Healey insists that blocking some arms sales to Israel does not amount to a "blanket ban".

The government announced on Monday the partial suspension of around 30 export licences.

Mr Healey said the decision was judged on "whether there is a clear risk that anything we supply from this country could be linked to a serious violation of international humanitarian law".

Full story: https://news.sky.com/story/uk-to-suspend-some-arms-sales-to-israel-foreign-secretary-announces-13208593

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Date: September 3, 2024