Criticism of England from Amnesty International
Amnesty International, headquartered in England, evaluated the British government’s decision to suspend some arms licenses given to Israel in its post on its X account. The organization stated that this decision was “full of loopholes” and “does not go far enough”. In sharing, “Continuing to supply F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel is a major failure of arms control and justice. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have led to the death and injury of tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians.”expressions were used. Amnesty International stressed that arms supplies must be stopped completely and “A partial suspension of arms sales is insufficient.”he said
Statement from Save The Children
In the statement made on the X account of the international aid organization Save The Children, it was stated that the UK clearly accepted the risk of the Israeli government violating international humanitarian law. However, it was pointed out that this meant that the partial suspension of arms sales was not sufficient. In the statement, “The UK’s legal commitments are clear and only a complete suspension can meet them. Unless this is done, the UK will continue to be complicit in the deaths of children in Gaza, where more than 14,000 children have died and families have been starved.”It was said. Moreover, “Britain’s weapons must play no part in this war against children.”statement was added.
Call from Oxfam
In its statement, the international aid organization Oxfam emphasized that suspending only 30 of 350 weapon licenses and leaving gaps for the components of F-35 warplanes is insufficient. In the statement, “Stronger steps need to be taken to suspend all arms exports and close the loopholes.”The statement was included.
Reaction from the Palestinian Mission
Head of the Palestinian Mission in the UK, Ambassador Hussam Zomlot, welcomed the UK government’s decision to suspend some of Israel’s arms export licenses used in the genocide in Gaza. Zomlot, “This decision is an important step for the British government to fulfill its legal obligations under domestic and international law, especially considering the International Court of Justice’s recent recommendation regarding Israel’s unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory.”made his assessment. serious violations of international humanitarian law, “a complete arms embargo”Emphasizing that this is necessary, Zomlot noted that they will continue to work with the UK government, parliament and civil society.
England’s Decision
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced in his speech in parliament yesterday that his country would suspend the sale of some weapons to Israel. Minister Lammy, “We have identified a clear risk that UK arms export licenses could be used to facilitate or facilitate serious breaches of international humanitarian law.”he said Lammy stated that approximately 30 of 350 licenses were suspended. “It is the legal duty of this government to review Britain’s export licenses in the face of a conflict such as this. This is not a blanket ban or arms embargo.”he said
Reaction of the Israeli Administration
Israeli administration criticizes Britain’s decision to suspend the sale of some weapons to the country “disappointment”He said he heard. Britain has drawn from criticism both the public and the international community for not terminating the export licenses it granted to companies selling weapons to this country, despite Israel’s continuous attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023, and warnings that it has committed war crimes. Human rights organizations and independent organizations in the country have criticized the UK for not stopping the sale of arms to Israel, which violates international humanitarian law in Gaza. “Being complicit in Israel’s war crimes”criticizes According to data released by the UK Department of Business and Trade, more than 100 export licenses have been approved for the sale of weapons, military equipment and other controlled products from the country to Israel since October 7, 2023.
