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UK Significantly Expands Arms Export Restrictions on Israel

How 13 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, Russian, English) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By רם ברנדס

What happened

The UK has nearly tripled its suspended arms export licenses to Israel to over 80 in two years, citing concerns over potential violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza. Despite this, critical components continue to flow to Israel, prompting calls for a full arms embargo.

  • 01UK has suspended or rejected about 80 defense export licenses to Israel in two years.
  • 02Restrictions are due to concerns over potential violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza.
  • 03The number of suspended licenses has nearly tripled since September 2024.
  • 04Critical components still reach Israel via global supply chains, drawing criticism.
  • 05UK also announced import bans from West Bank settlements.
  • 06Israel retaliated by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem.

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew17 minutes ago
UK Significantly Expands Arms Export Restrictions on Israel
VestyUnrated · Russian25 minutes ago
UK Tightens Export Controls on Defense Goods to Israel
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew30 minutes ago
UK Halts 50 More Arms Export Licenses to Israel, Excluding F-35 Parts
NEWSru IsraelUnrated · Russian34 minutes ago
UK Triples Arms Export Restrictions to Israel, Excludes F-35 Parts
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew35 minutes ago
UK Tightens Export Controls on Items to Israel
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