Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 634

Arms Trade: Israel

Tabled: 18 July 2024

Answered: 25 July 2024

Question

Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make it his policy to place a moratorium on arms exports to Israel, in the context of the conflict between Israel and Gaza.

Answer

Mr Douglas Alexander

The Foreign Secretary met with President Netanyahu in Israel on 14 July and pushed for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, the upholding of international law, and a rapid increase of aid into Gaza. When it comes to arms exports, this Gove...

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