Israel, British Jews slam UK's 'hypocritical' decision to suspend arms exports

The decision by new U.K. government to suspend some arms export licenses to Israel over concerns of international humanitarian law violations has been slammed by Israeli leaders and British Jewry.

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The Israeli leader also noted that Hamas was still holding some five British citizens as hostages and expressed disappointment that "instead of standing with Israel, a fellow democracy defending itself against barbarism, Britain’s misguided decision will only embolden Hamas."

"Israel is pursuing a just war with just means, taking unprecedented measures to keep civilians out of harm’s way and comporting fully with international law," he wrote.