UK Opposition Calls for Transparency, Halts Arms to Israel After Airstrike

April 4, 2024
UK Opposition Calls for Transparency, Halts Arms to Israel After Airstrike
  • Britain's opposition parties are pressing the Conservative government to publish legal advice on Israel's adherence to international humanitarian law amidst the Gaza conflict.

  • The call for transparency follows an Israeli airstrike that resulted in the death of seven aid workers, including three British nationals, escalating tensions between the UK and Israel.

  • Labour, the Liberal Democrats, and the Scottish National Party are advocating for a cessation of arms sales to Israel if evidence shows violations of international law.

  • Labour's foreign affairs spokesman, David Lammy, is vocal in demanding the halt of arms trade pending the legal advice's implications on potential international law breaches.

  • Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges Israel's obligation to comply with international humanitarian law but remains non-committal on revealing the legal counsel sought by the government.

  • London Mayor Sadiq Khan joins the opposition's calls for a suspension of arms exports to Israel amid the controversy.

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