The UK’s arms sales to Israel are tiny – but here’s why Netanyahu’s government is panicking about a possible ban
In Israel, there has been feverish speculation about the new Labour government’s readiness to impose a ban on UK arms sales to the country. Faced with escalating tensions in Lebanon, Britain is now reportedly delaying its decision. Our senior researcher, Azriel Bermant, comments on the issue for The Guardian.
"The UK has resumed payments to the UN Palestinian relief agency Unrwa. Yet it is the prospect of Britain suspending military exports to Israel that is particularly alarming for many Israelis. UK components are used in the F-35 fighter aircraft that Israel purchases from the United States, as well as in helicopters and radar equipment."
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