Incoherence over arms exports to Israel leaves UK on shaky middle ground

Incoherence over arms exports to Israel leaves UK on shaky middle ground

Government’s partial ban not enough for human rights groups as risk remains over use of British munitions in Gaza

David Lammy’s announcement of a suspension on 30 arms export licences to Israel finally returns some credibility to the UK’s arms control rules, but its obvious incoherence may leave the Labour government in a position that is unsustainable.

The UK government’s own guidance has long been clear. Britain’s position is that it will “not issue export licences if there is a clear risk that the items might be used to commit or facilitate serious violations of international humanitarian law”.

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