A growing number of British MPs, peers, and civil society organizations are demanding that the UK government impose a full arms embargo and sanctions on Israel, citing concerns over the ongoing Gaza conflict and Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.
This follows the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) advisory opinion declaring Israel's occupation illegal, which many say the UK has failed to adequately address. Public opinion in the UK is shifting, with recent polls showing a majority oppose supplying arms or components, such as those for F-35 fighter jets, to Israel. Humanitarian groups and campaigners accuse the UK government of complicity in alleged war crimes and call for immediate action to uphold international law.
Despite official condemnations of Israeli actions, critics argue that current UK measures are insufficient and lack transparency.
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