Britain suspends Israel arms licences over Gaza war with Foreign Secretary David Lammy saying there is a 'clear risk' equipment could be used in breach of international law

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Britain has suspended a swathe of licences for military equipment destined for Israel over fears it could be used to break international law in Gaza.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy told the Commons this afternoon that the government is halting 30 out of around 350 licences in light of new legal advice.

The action, which is likely to affect parts for fighter jets and drones, comes after widespread calls from pro-Palestinian groups for sales to the Netanyahu regime to be halted to prevent more bloodshed in Gaza. 

Mr Lammy told the Commons that Israel could be doing more to ensure ‘life-saving food and medical supplies’ reach civilians in Gaza.

 ‘Facing a conflict such as this, it is this Government’s legal duty to…

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