Members of Parliament (MPs) and Lords will convene on Wednesday, April 24th, for a special session to scrutinize the United Kingdom’s arms exports to Israel. This session, organized by the Business and Trade Committee, will feature testimony from experts versed in the legal, political, and military implications of these exports. Since 2008, the UK has authorized over £574 million worth of arms to Israel, according to an analysis of government export data conducted by the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT). CAAT, a UK-based organization advocating for an end to the global arms trade, has raised concerns about UK industry contributions to F-35 combat aircraft, which have been allegedly employed in the recent bombardment of Gaza. The session convenes amid reports of civilian casualties and alleged mass graves in Gaza following Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket attacks. The UN has expressed dismay over these reports, underscoring the urgent need for a thorough examination of the UK’s arms exports to Israel.
UK Arms Exports to Israel Under Scrutiny in Parliament
