The UK and US have largely walked the same path as close allies of Israel since the 7 October attacks.
The UK and US have split over their policies in regard to Israel and its war with Hamas, after the government suspended some arms sales to the country. On Monday, Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced that 30 of 350 arms export licences to Israel would be suspended. The move marked the UK's first wholesale divergence with the US since the 7 October attacks and came as US officials were reaffirming their support for Israel.
The charges were initially filed in February under seal but given the death of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in July, and other developments, there was less need for secrecy. 'The charges unsealed today are just one part of our effort to target every aspect of Hamas' operations,' Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a video statement. 'These actions will not be our last.
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