(London / Jerusalem Comprehensive) Britain announced that it suspended issues of 30 weapon export permits to Israel, including components such as fighters, helicopters, and drones.The Israeli Prime Minister Natanho directly rebuked Britain's decision "shame", emphasizing that Israel's determination to defeat Hamas remains unchanged.
British Foreign Minister Lami on Monday (September 2) told the British Parliament: "We know that Israel needs to defend ourselves and avoid security threats, but the methods we adopted by Israel, especially civilian casualties and civil infrastructure have been destroyed by damage to Israel.The report is deeply concerned. "
After the Labor Party won the July election, Lami stated that it was necessary to review the export of weapons of Israel to ensure that everything is in line with international law.
Lami said: "Unfortunately, the assessment income I have received so far is that some weapons exported to Israel to Israel do have obvious risks, that is, they may be used to seriously violate the international humanitarian law seriouslyBehavior.
British defense: suspending some weapons exports will not threaten self -defense ability
Britain's export of weapons against Israel only accounts for about 1 % of the total weapons obtained by Israel.Lami also explained that the suspension does not mean weapon embargo. It is only those weapons that can be used to conflict with Harbin.
Unlike the United States, the British government does not directly provide weapons to Israel. Instead, it issues licenses to companies selling weapons and listen to lawyers' opinions to determine whether these companies comply with international law.
The British Defense Chief of Defense Hilli also said on Tuesday (3rd) that Britain just suspended 30 of the 350 weapon export licenses issued to Israel and will not threaten Israel's self -defense capabilities.
Israeli Defense Minister is "deeply frustrated" by Britain's decision.According to Foreign Minister Caritz, the decision was disappointing and "sent a very disturbing information" to Hamas and Iran.
Nei Tanahu issued a text media on Tuesday to criticize the United Kingdom: "This shameful decision will not change Israel's determination to defeat Hamas."
"There are more than 100 hostages of Hamas captives, including five British citizens. Do not have Israel -a democratic country with self -defense against barbaric acts -standing together, British mistakes will only make Hamas more bolder"
Nei Tanahu also said: "No matter whether there is a British weapon, Israel will win this war to ensure our common future."
In addition, the Hamas armed faction Kasan brigade said on Monday that since June, the guard of the hostage of Israel has received a new instruction.hostage.
Hamas warned that if military pressure continues, the hostages will return to Israel in "in the coffin".
The Israeli Army found six hostage remains in the southern Gaza Tunnel on Sunday (1st), and Israel claims that they were executed by Hamas.
Nei Tanahu reiterated at a press conference the next day that Israel will never concession to Hamas on the hostage issue, nor will they succumb to stress and sacrifice the requirements of the party.He emphasized that Israel must control the border between Gaza and Egypt to prevent Hamas from re -armed forces.
Israel -Palestine's senior analyst Marav Zonszein, a senior analyst of the International Crisis Organization of Brussels Think Tank, said Neutana's remarks show that he will not stop the war until Hamas surrender, "heBasically excluded the hostage agreement. "
