The United Kingdom has suspended thirty arms export licenses to Israel due to concerns that these exports could breach international humanitarian law. British Foreign Minister David Lammy emphasized that this is not an arms embargo but a targeted suspension to prevent potential violations. The suspended licenses pertain to equipment that could be used in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Lammy reaffirmed the U.K.'s support for Israel's right to self-defense under international law. The decision comes amid growing protests in Israel, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to secure a hostage deal with Hamas.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:02The United Kingdom has suspended 30 arms export licenses to Israel due to concerns that these
00:07exports could breach international humanitarian law.
00:11British Foreign Minister David Lamey emphasized that this is not an arms embargo, but a targeted
00:16suspension to prevent potential violations.
00:18The suspended licenses pertain to equipment that could be used in the ongoing conflict
00:23between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
00:25Lamey reaffirmed the UK's support for Israel's right to self-defense under international
00:29law.
00:30The decision comes amid growing protests in Israel, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to
00:34secure a hostage deal with Hamas.
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