Britain defends Israeli weapons export ban as Europe mulls sanctions

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“The U.K. might not be the strongest hard power in the Middle East, but it has significant soft power and influence. It shows that for the very first time that a very close partner and ally of hashtag#Israel doesn't trust the Israeli government, when they're saying that they are complying with the laws of armed conflict,” Dr Andreas Krieg told VOA.

“The fact that the U.K. is now saying that there are potential doubts is casting bigger doubts over Israel's campaign and the complicity of other countries as well, including Germany and the United States, in aiding and supporting Israel's campaign, particularly in Gaza, but also potentially in the West Bank,” he said.

Period	4 Sept 2024
Held at	Voice of America, United States