December 23, 2024

Govt defends timing of partial ban on arms to Israel – as Priti Patel condemns ‘shocking betrayal’

 Govt defends timing of partial ban on arms to Israel – as Priti Patel condemns ‘shocking betrayal’

Govt defends timing of partial ban on arms to Israel – as Priti Patel condemns ‘shocking betrayal’

The defence secretary has defended the timing of suspending some arms export licences to Israel following criticism from politicians, the Jewish community and Israel.