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UK Arms Exports to Israel Surge Amid Gaza Violence

5/9/2025

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UK companies have exported thousands of military items, including munitions, to Israel, even after a suspension of arms export licenses in September 2024. With 14 shipments since October 2023, critics are alarmed and are calling for a thorough investigation and an immediate stop to military exports, especially given the escalating violence in Gaza.

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Story summary

UK companies have exported thousands of military items, including munitions, to Israel, even after a suspension of arms export licenses in September 2024. With 14 shipments since October 2023, critics are alarmed and are calling for a thorough investigation and an immediate stop to military exports, especially given the escalating violence in Gaza.