Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the suspension of around 30 UK arms export licences to Israel, citing concerns over their potential use in breaching international humanitarian law concerning Palestinians.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the suspension, labeling it as a shameful act, while Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick dismissed it as gesture politics directed at appeasing the hard left.
Lord Carlile, a senior Jewish peer, supported Starmer's decision, praising the courage and conviction behind it, while also criticizing Netanyahu for his actions that he believes undermine peace efforts.
The divided opinion surrounding Starmer's decision reflects the complexities of international arms trade and its implications for humanitarian law, raising questions about the UK's role in such conflicts.
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