The British government earlier froze some export licenses, citing the risk of rights violations in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at the UK over its decision to suspend sales of some weapons components used by Israeli forces in Gaza.
The British government announced a halt on Monday to 30 out of 350 weapons export licenses to the Jewish state, citing a “clear risk” that the equipment could be used to commit serious violations of international law.
In a series of posts on X on Tuesday, Netanyahu condemned the decision as “shameful,” as well as criticizing its timing. The suspension came two days after the bodies of six hostages presumably killed by Hamas were found in an underground tunnel in Gaza.
Israel is pursuing “a just war with just means” and is “comporting fully with international law,” Netanyahu claimed.
The Israeli prime minister noted that the Palestinian armed movement is still holding over 100 hostages, including five British citizens.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson also took to X on Tuesday to accuse Britain’s new government of “abandoning” Israel and of wanting Hamas to win.
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