The United Kingdom has announced the suspension of 30 out of 350 arms export licenses to Israel due to concerns that the weapons could potentially be used in serious violations of international humanitarian law. On Monday, Foreign Secretary David Lammy informed Parliament that this partial suspension applies to arms that could be utilized in the ongoing conflict in Gaza but does not extend to parts for F-35 fighter jets.
Lammy emphasized that this suspension is not a blanket arms embargo or total ban. The UK continues to support Israel’s armed forces. Following the Labour Party’s victory in the general election in July, Lammy committed to reviewing arms sales to Israel to ensure compliance with legal standards.