UK Government Advised Israel Violating International Law, Continues Arms Sales
Despite legal advice indicating Israel's breach of humanitarian law, the UK has not halted arms exports or made the advice public.
- Senior Tory MP Alicia Kearns reveals government lawyers' advice that Israel has violated international humanitarian law.
- International Court of Justice orders Israel to increase aid flow to Gaza amid genocide accusations by South Africa.
- UK arms exports to Israel continue despite legal advice, with £42m worth exported in 2022.
- UK faces pressure to halt arms sales to Israel and increase transparency over legal advice.
- Israel denies allegations, citing military self-defense following Hamas attacks on October 7.