The UK will not impose a full scale arms embargo on Israel, Labour's Defence Secretary has told LBC, following plans to halt arms export licences.
The UK will not impose a full scale arms embargo on Israel, Labour's Defence Secretary has told LBC, following plans to halt arms export licences. Speaking with Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Defence Secretary John Healey labelled the phone call that took place between himself and his Israeli counterpart an "unwelcome" one for the nation.
As the conflict in Gaza continues, with Mr Healey highlighted the "clear risk" that continuing the 30 exports licenses "could be in breach of international law".It follows the news that Israel was reportedly 'furious' after the UK announced the plans, warning of the "signal it sends to the world".
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