The UK Government has announced a suspension of a number of export licences for military exports to Israel. The Government considers that there is a clear risk that some militray exports to Israel may be used in violation of International Humanitarian law.
‘The UK’s robust export licensing criteria states that the government will not issue export licences if the items might be used to commit or facilitate serious violations of International Humanitarian Law.’
The Foreigh Secretary said
‘Facing a conflict such as this, it is this government’s legal duty to review export licences.’