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Netanyahu Condemns 'Shameful' UK Suspension of Some Arms Sales to Israel, Says It Emboldens Hamas

Sep 3, 2024, 10:37 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the United Kingdom's decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel, calling it 'shameful' and asserting that it will embolden Hamas. UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated that the government had a 'legal duty' to review exports and that sometimes even close allies need to make difficult decisions. The suspension includes arms sales earmarked for Gaza. Despite the suspension, Netanyahu emphasized that it would not change Israel's determination to defeat Hamas. Netanyahu made these comments in an English league post on X.