The new UK government is preparing to cease the export of British arms and components to Israel. The ban, which is being prepared, concerns the fighting in the Gaza Strip. Representatives of the Labor Party claim that Israel has ignored international norms and is destroying infrastructure and residential areas.

The Times of Israel reported on this development. British companies play a crucial role in supplying components for Israeli equipment, particularly for modern F-35I fighter jets, where the total share of British components is over 40%. The export restrictions are aimed at making Israel reconsider its actions. Last year, exports to Israel were estimated at £18.2 million. Reuters revealed that the cost of approving new weapons licenses by the UK significantly decreased after the war broke out, with permits issued for the sale of military equipment to Israel dropping to a 13-year low.

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• British companies provide components for Israel’s armored vehicles, Merkava tanks, Eitan carriers, and aircraft like F-15, F-16, and F-35.
• Israeli orders for 25 additional F-35I fighters for the air force’s third combat squadron were mentioned.
• Reuters reported a more than 95% decrease in new weapons licenses costs issued by the UK for military sales to Israel since the conflict.