Israeli officials are furious over the United Kingdom’s decision to immediately halt some of its arms exports to Israel, as they could be used for a “serious violation” of international humanitarian law in the country’s war in Gaza.

UK Foreign Minister David Lammy said Monday that the government will stop 30 of the 350 arms export licenses with Israel due to a “clear risk” some weapons might be used to “commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law” in the embattled enclave.

The suspended export licenses are for such equipment as military fighter jet, helicopter and drone parts, and other items used for ground targeting,........

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