Around 30 of 350 licenses for exporting weapons to Israel are affected, says Foreign Minister David Lammy according to The Telegraph. This includes, among other things, aircraft, drones, helicopters, and ground-based equipment, according to the British newspaper.
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is critical of the decision.
"It's sad to hear about the sanctions that the British government has imposed on export licenses," he writes on X.
The decision is made according to the prevailing regulations for export licenses, which prohibit export if there is a risk that they will be used for crimes against humanitarian law. The investigation preceding the decision cannot draw further conclusions about Israel's warfare in Gaza, other than that the extent of destruction and civilian suffering is worrying.
The restriction, however, does not apply to British-made components for the F-35 jet, as long as they are not purchased directly by Israel. Most such components are usually sold through an international reseller that Israel has access to.
This should not be seen as a general ban on arms exports, and is only limited to items used in the Gaza war.
