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UK’s Divergent Stance on Ongoing Weapon Ban Against Israel

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
May 12, 2024
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UK’s Divergent Stance on Ongoing Weapon Ban Against Israel
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The UK Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron, stated in a recent interview with Laura Kuenssberg that the UK opposes a major offensive in Gaza. However, they also expressed reluctance to support the US action of withholding arms, as it could leave Israel vulnerable to attacks from Hamas.

Although, he warned that Israel must do more to protect civilians and allow humanitarian aid through.

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What they are saying

Lord Cameron emphasized that he would withhold support for a full-scale offensive on Rafah until he had seen Israel’s strategy for protecting civilians.

Reflecting on past incidents, he recalled that previous calls to cease weapon sales to Israel coincided with violent attacks on isreal by Iran.

He mentioned that the last time he was urged to end weapons sales to Israel, when three Britons were killed in an air strike on aid workers in Gaza, “a few days later there was a brutal attack by Iran on Israel”.

This underscores concerns that altering arms export policies could empower Hamas and hinder hostage negotiations. Instead, he advocated for sustained efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza as a priority.

“I’m interested in what can we do to maximise the British pressure and the outcome that will help people in their lives – including getting the hostages, including British nationals, released.”

He dismissed the former speculations that the government was considering sending British troops to Gazan soil, saying it was “a risk that we should not take”.

Why it matters

Israel has faced significant criticism for its determination to defeat the Hamas battalion in Palestine through an offensive attack on Rafah. This criticism has resulted in major allies, notably the US, one of Israel’s strongest allies and weapon suppliers, withholding arms support.

The UK’s stance in this conflict raises questions about its position. While offering support to Israel, the UK refrains from endorsing Israel’s offensive on Rafah.

The concern is that disarming Israel at this juncture may not lead to peace but rather expose it to retaliation from Hamas, as highlighted by the foreign secretary. This underscores the complex balance between supporting allies and promoting international peace.

Bottom Line

Deciding the boundary between supporting allies and fostering peace is a critical consideration. With the UK and US expressing contrasting positions, the ultimate hope is for peace to prevail despite these divergent perspectives.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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