UK suspends 30 military export licenses to Israel

LONDON — The UK government has announced the suspension of approximately 30 export licenses for military equipment to Israel, following a review of Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law during its ongoing military operations in Gaza.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed that the decision comes after concerns were raised that some of the exported items could be used in serious violations of international humanitarian law. The suspended licenses include components for military aircraft, helicopters, drones, and items that facilitate ground targeting.

Officials stated that this decision affects 30 licenses out of a total of around 350 currently in place. They emphasized that the suspension does not amount to a full arms embargo against Israel, and the UK government’s assessment is not intended to prejudge the findings of international courts, such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). — Agencies