UK to suspend some arms sales to Israel, Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces

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UK to suspend some arms sales to Israel, Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has announced the UK will halt some arms sales to Israel.

Making a statement to the House of Commons, Mr Lammy said around 30 of roughly 350 exports to Israel would be suspended.

He told MPs following independent legal advice, there exists a "clear risk" some UK exports to Israel could be used to commit a "serious violation of international humanitarian law" in Gaza.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/middle-east-latest-israel-strike-protests-netanyahu-gaza-live-updates-12978800

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Date: September 2, 2024