Grieving Israelis protest and hold vigil after bodies of hostages found in tunnels. The bodies of six Israeli hostages taken from the Supernova festival were found in tunnels in Gaza, sparking outrage and increasing demands for a ceasefire.
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.
Mr Lammy told the Commons that Israel could be doing more to ensure 'life-saving food and medical supplies' reach civilians in Gaza. But he stressed that the action taken under the Export Control Act did not amount to an 'arms embargo' or a blanket sales ban. It comes as Israel is rocked by a general strike in protests against prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his conduct of the war since the Hamas terror attack last October.
Airlines at Israel's main international airport Ben-Gurion were halting outgoing flights between 8am and 10am, with images from the scene showing large crowds of people waiting for updates alongside their luggage. An Israel protester carries a poster reading in Hebrew 'Netanyahu's Legacy' at a mass demonstration last night condemning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his handling of the hostages
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