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Process of assessing UK arms sales to Israel
The UK government is following a detailed process to assess the compliance of Israel with international humanitarian law before making decisions on arms sales. This process involves officials gathering information, conducting assessments, involving lawyers, and finally advising the foreign secretary who makes the ultimate decision. While some external pressures call for an immediate end to arms sales, the government is sticking to the legal process that may eventually lead to a unilateral decision to stop arms sales.