UK and US split over Israel after British government suspends some arms sales
Wednesday, 4 September 2024 () 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.
The UK has suspended 30 arms export licenses to Israel over concerns that the equipment might be used in violations of international humanitarian law. The suspension affects military items used by the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza but excludes F-35 jet components. The decision follows a review by...
For the second time in 48 hours, Israel's prime minister held a press conference to argue his uncompromising position on the Philadelphi corridor in Gaza, the.. Sky News
Israel will not remove its troops from a narrow strip of land on the Gaza side of the border with Egypt until there is a guarantee it can never be used as a.. Sky News
Overnight, Israel's air defenses intercepted and shot down a drone launched by the Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq, aimed at Haifa. The IDF reported that the drone, heading toward Israel from the east, was successfully neutralized before entering Israeli airspace, with Israeli media confirming it was downed over Jordan. This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iranian-backed militias. No injuries were reported, but the threat highlights the volatile situation in the region.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the elimination of a Hamas commander responsible for a brutal attack on October 7. This commander, who led the assault on the moshav Netiv Ha’asara, was infamously captured on video drinking Coca-Cola from the fridge of a family home moments after killing Gil Taasa in front of his two youngest sons. The IDF's action comes as a significant retaliation for the horrific events that unfolded that day, underscoring their commitment to addressing such acts of violence.
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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..
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..
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