A UK government assessment of Israel’s prosecution of the war in Gaza determined that London can continue exporting arms to Israel, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron says.
“The latest assessment leave our position on export licences unchanged. This is consistent with the advice that I and other ministers have received. As ever, we will keep the position under review,” Cameron says at a Washington press conference alongside US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The British government has faced growing calls to halt arms sales to Israel, including last week from London mayor Sadiq Khan.
Israel remains a vital security partner for the UK, Cameron notes, while saying that London continues to have grave concerns regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Cameron’s comments appear to be the latest rebuff of those demands.
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