#UK Suspends Some Arms Exports to #Israel Over Law. “British firms sell a relatively small amount of weapons and components to Israel compared to major suppliers such as the #US and #Germany. Earlier this year, the government said military exports to Israel amounted to 42 million pounds ($53 million) in 2022.
But the U.K. is one of Israel’s closest allies, so the decision carries some symbolic significance.” | TIME https://time.com/7016862/u-k-suspends-arms-exports-to-israel/
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