Arms Trade: Israel
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he plans to take to review arms sales to Israel.
Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander
When it comes to arms exports, this Government will uphold our international legal obligations, ensuring that international law is fully factored into decisions, in line with the UK's Strategic Export Licensing Criteria. The Foreign Secretary met with President Netanyahu in Israel on 14 July and pushed for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, the upholding of international law, and a rapid increase of aid into Gaza.
The Government will now review the advice available and come to a considered decision. The Government will update Parliament as appropriate once this decision has been made.
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