‘Human rights violations’: Some British arms exports to Israel suspended

British Foreign Minister David Lemmy has said on Monday that Great Britain Immediately Israel along with suspending 30 out of 350 arms export licenses.

Addressing a session of the British Parliament on Monday, he said this was because of the risk that such devices could be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law.

According to the news agency Reuters, British Foreign Minister David Lemmy said that the decision to suspend the license is not a complete ban or a ban on the supply of weapons, but only a ban on those who Israeli war in Gaza It is feared to be used during.

He said, “I regret to inform the House of Commons that from the analysis I have received, I have been unable to draw any conclusions other than that in relation to arms exports by the United Kingdom to Israel.” There is a clear risk that they could be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law.’

According to Reuters, UK exports account for less than one percent of the total arms received by Israel, while Lemmy told parliament that “the suspension will not have a material impact on Israel’s security”.

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Among the items under suspension will be parts of military aircraft including fighter jets, helicopters and drones.

David Lemmy has also said that ‘Britain will continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself under international law.’

On the other hand, according to the news agency AFP, Israel’s defense minister has criticized Britain’s decision to suspend arms exports to Israel.

Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said that he was “very saddened to learn of the British government’s restrictions on export licenses to Israel’s defense institutions.”

Britain’s left-wing Labor government has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza and speeding up aid deliveries since taking office on July 5.

Last week, Britain’s Foreign Office said it was “deeply concerned” by Israeli military action in the occupied West Bank and urged it to “exercise restraint” and abide by international law.