Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:59pm on 19 Aug 2024,Monday International
Mark Smith, a British diplomat at the embassy in Ireland, has resigned, accusing the UK of being "complicit in war crimes" through continued arms sales to Israel. Smith, who presided over arms export licensing in the Middle East, shared his resignation letter online, condemning Israel's actions in Gaza as clear breaches of international law. He criticized the UK's arms export regime, stating that there is "no justification" for continued sales to Israel. The UK government insists it upholds international law and is reviewing Israel's compliance with humanitarian standards.
