Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:58am on 19 Sep 2024,Thursday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the UK Labour government for sending “mixed messages” on Israel’s right to self-defense. Netanyahu criticized Labour for suspending about 30 arms export licenses to Israel, which he claims undermines the country’s defense capabilities against Hamas. The suspension follows concerns over potential violations of international humanitarian law. The UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized this is not an arms embargo. Netanyahu also dismissed the ICC’s arrest warrant threat as “preposterous.” These comments come amid escalating violence in Lebanon and ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
