Bullet points of UK suspends dozens of arms sales to Israel

Bullet points of UK suspends dozens of arms sales to Israel
- The UK is suspending 30 weapons export licenses to Israel due to concerns the arms could be used to break international law during the conflict with Hamas.
- British Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that the decision is not a determination of innocence or guilt about whether Israel has broken international law, but rather a precautionary measure.
- Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responded to the decision, saying he was 'disheartened' and that the move sends a 'bad message' to Hamas.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that the UK's decision 'sends a very problematic message' to Hamas and that Israel is a law-abiding state that operates in accordance with international law.
- President Biden claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure a hostage deal with Hamas terrorists.
- Biden and Vice President Harris convened a hostage deal negotiating team in the Situation Room following the murder of 23-year-old Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages by Hamas.
- The UK's decision is seen as a move to pressure Israel to make concessions in the conflict, while Israel sees it as a betrayal of their ally.
- The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing, with Israel launching airstrikes in Gaza and Hamas firing rockets into Israel.