Israel disappointed by UK's 'highly problematic' decision, London says fully justified

The UK has suspended 30 arms export licences to Israel over concerns that the weapons could be used to commit or facilitate serious violations of international humanitarian law.

Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip. (Source: Reuters)

The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a statement on September 2 criticizing Britain's decision to suspend some arms export licenses to Israel.

In a statement, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz stressed that London's move "sends a very problematic message" to Hamas and its supporters in Iran.

Mr. Katz expressed Israel's "disappointment" over the suspension decision by the new British government, as well as over previous moves by London regarding Tel Aviv's military operations in the Gaza Strip.

In addition, the Israeli Foreign Minister expressed hope that “the deep friendship between Britain and Israel, which has existed since Israel was founded, will continue in the future.”

Earlier in the day, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy told lawmakers in the British Parliament that about 30 out of 350 licenses to sell weapons to Israel would be suspended.

The reason given by the British Foreign Office is that London is facing a risk that the weapons sold could be used to commit or facilitate serious violations of international humanitarian law.

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