US understands decision on Israeli arms sales, says PM
The Independent|September 09, 2024
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted the US backed Britain's decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel, after reports the move had angered Britain's closest ally.
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US understands decision on Israeli arms sales, says PM

The prime minister said Washington "understands the decision we have taken" and was told about the move in advance. He was quizzed about Britain’s decision to suspend around 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel after a review found there is a “clear risk” that they could be used to breach international humanitarian law.

The decision was announced by foreign secretary David Lammy, who stressed the UK’s ongoing support for Israel and said the decision was “not taken lightly”. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the move as a “shameful decision” by the UK, while reports claimed the US had been caught off guard and angered.

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