ALBAWABA - After European calls for imposing an arms embargo on Israel, the British Government rejected imposing additional restrictions on arms sales to Israel.
The British Government specifically rejected suspending the supply of parts for F-35 fighter jets, which are frequently used by the Israeli army in its latest brutal aggression on Gaza.
Questioned during a parliamentary session on Monday, Secretary of State for Defence John Healey, stated that the UK government has already decided to suspend sales to Israel, referring to a partial suspension of arms export to Israel.
"We set the details of those out to the house, and we are working as well as calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza so that all hostages can get out, so that all aid that's needed by the Palestinians could be flooded in," Healy stated.
British MP Shockat Adam asked Healy if the UK Government is considering halting the F-35 sales program to Israel. "We supply parts to F-35 fighter jets. When will we stop doing that and adhere to international conventions?" Adam asked.
Earlier in September, the United Kingdom declared that it would suspend 30 out of 350 licenses for transferring weapons to Israel. The British government claimed that these permits pose a "clear risk" of being used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law.
