The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends the decision that the country will stop exporting certain military equipment to Israel, as it cannot be ensured that the equipment is not used in violation of humanitarian law in Gaza.
It's a difficult question, but it's a legal decision, not a policy decision, said Starmer during a question period in the British parliament.
We naturally stand behind Israel's right to defend itself, but it's important that we adhere to international laws.
Monday's decision means that around 30 out of 350 licenses for arms exports to Israel are affected. This includes, among other things, aircraft, drones, helicopters, and ground-based equipment.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong dissatisfaction with the decision on Tuesday, which he called "shameful".
