Govt defends timing of partial ban on arms to Israel - as Priti Patel condemns 'shocking betrayal'
Tuesday, 3 September 2024 () The defence secretary has defended the timing of suspending some arms export licences to Israel following criticism from politicians, the Jewish community and Israel.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy tells MPs in the House of Commons that the UK will be suspending 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Speaking after the government has suspended around 30 arms export licences to Israel, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband affirmed Israel's right to self-defence but stressed it must comply with international law. He backed the foreign secretary's decision, saying the government's commitment is to ensure that all nations, including Israel, adhere to legal standards in their actions. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The heavily populated camp in northern Gaza, which is home to 26 UN-backed schools, has been repeatedly hit by the IDF since the war between Israel and Hamas started.
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The shadow transport secretary has accused Labour of ‘caving into pressure from the back benches’ – after the government announced it is partially suspending around 30 arms export licences to Israel. Helen Whatley also said it is ‘really hard for Israel to swallow, so soon after we saw Hamas murder six hostages'. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Schools Minister Catherine McKinnell has said the government is “absolutely committed” to giving young people opportunities to no matter where they live. She said, “We know it’s a big task, but it’s one we are committed to delivering on.”
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Dame Priti Patel has promised to revive the Conservative Party as she launched her leadership campaign. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In more than five years of World War II and brutal German occupation, Poland lost 6 million citizens, or a sixth of its population, of which 3 million were Jews.
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Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has urged the UN Security Council to act against Israel following Israeli Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's call to build a synagogue at Al-Aqsa Mosque, a move seen as violating UN resolutions. Safadi warned that altering Al-Aqsa's status quo could lead to dangerous consequences. Iran and other Arab nations have condemned the plan, with Israel defending it as ensuring equal rights for Jews and Muslims.
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