UK suspends some arms export licenses to Israel

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UK suspends some arms export licenses to Israel

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 27: David Lammy, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs addresses delegates during the Labour Party conference on September 27, 2022 in Liverpool, England The Labour Party hold their annual conference in Liverpool this year. Issues on the agenda are the cost of living crisis, including a call for a reinforced windfall tax, proportional representation and action on the climate crisis. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

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LONDON – British Foreign Minister David Lammy said Monday that the country would immediately suspend some arms export licenses to Israel over fears they could be used in a way that would breach international law.

Around 30 of 350 licenses will be suspended, Lammy said in the House of Commons.

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