UK drastically cuts arms exports to Israel and mostly limits it to non lethal

Just when Israel needed it most! No wonder, Israel can not finish the war against Hamas!

I am not familiar with the details, but it seems surprising if not strange for the UK to do this to Israel.

"The UK government has drastically reduced approval of arms export licenses to Israel since the start of the war in Gaza, "Reuters" reports, based on data provided by British government officials and figures from the Department for Business and Trade's Export Control unit. The UK, together with Germany, are among the only countries in Europe that have not imposed an arms embargo on Israel and suspended weapons sales. ...

Many of the licenses approved in the period after the start of the war in Gaza, "Reuters" reports, were for items listed for "commercial use" or non-lethal items such as body armor, military helmets and all-wheel drive vehicles with ballistic protection. ..."

"Britain's approval of arms export licences to Israel dropped sharply after the start of the war in Gaza, with the value of permits granted for the sale of military equipment to its ally falling by more than 95% to a 13-year low. ..."

UK drastically cuts arms exports to Israel - report - Globes The value of permits issued for the sale of military equipment to Israel between October 7 and the end of 2023 fell by 95% from the average over the previous 20 years, "Reuters" reports.

Exclusive: UK approval of arms exports to Israel plunged at start of Gaza war (original news)