Israel arms export suspension: This action should have been taken long ago

EMBARGO: Immediate release

Following the Foreign Secretary announcing the suspension of 30 arms export licences to Israel, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran MP said:

“This action should have been taken long ago by the previous government, who failed to take any leadership on the matter. LiberalDemocrats welcome this announcement as a step forward from the government.

“Liberal Democrat MPs will now carefully scrutinise the details of the Foreign Secretary’s announcement, including those export licences which the Government has not suspended. We are concerned that the decision is made solely on risk of use in Gaza and not the West Bank.

“Every day seems to bring new dreadful scenes from the region, and the UK must be doing everything that it can to ensure that an immediate bilateral ceasefire is secured - to put an end to the humanitarian devastation in Gaza, ensure the hostages are brought home, and open the door to a two-state solution."

ENDS