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Should Britain end arms sales to Israel?

Apr 4, 2024
Former Supreme Court Justice Jonathan Sumption and other legal professionals discuss the controversy over arms sales to Israel. The podcast explores the calls for UK government action, debates within the Conservative Party, international law implications, and political challenges faced by various parties.
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  • Demand for UK arms sales ban to Israel growing due to alleged international law breaches.
  • Conservative Party faces internal divisions over support to Israel, reflecting broader concerns over international law and government stance.

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Growing Calls for Rishi Sunak to Ban Arms Sales to Israel

Calls to stop UK government licenses for British companies to export arms to Israel have gained momentum, with the SNP, the Liberal Democrats, and the Greens supporting the halt. The pressure is also on City Khan and some conservatives to suspend arms sales. International patience with Israel is waning, and there are demands for transparent investigations into potential international law breaches by Israel.

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