UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has been criticized for recommending arms sales to Israel despite the Foreign Office's serious concerns about Israel's adherence to international law in Gaza. Court documents from a judicial review revealed that the Foreign Office had reservations about Israel's compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL), particularly in light of restrictions on food, water, and medical supplies to Gaza. Despite these concerns, Cameron decided on December 12 that he was satisfied with Israel's commitment to IHL and proceeded with the arms sales recommendation. This decision was made public through newly-released court papers that also indicated the government had withheld this information from Parliament. The issue has been highlighted by various MPs and organizations, including Amnesty International and the International Commission to Support Palestinian Rights, who have criticized the UK government for its failure to demand an immediate ceasefire, thereby enabling further violations of international law. Additionally, Cameron had a meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister, where they discussed various bilateral issues and developments in the region. MPs have joined colleagues in Parliament to discuss the evidence of Israel's war crimes in Gaza. The head of the UK's Royal Air Force also met with his Israeli counterpart, but details of the discussion have not been disclosed. Following Lord Cameron's advice on December 18, UK lawyers were asked to advise on Israel's IHL breach, but the decision to continue arms sales was upheld. The government has been accused of hiding the Foreign Office's concerns from Parliament, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO) had concerns about Israel cutting off Gaza’s essentials, yet the arms sales were allowed to proceed.
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron recommended British arms sales to Israel despite "serious concerns" in the Foreign Office that it had breached international law in Gaza, according to a government document https://t.co/cHKO6AUjB6
With the recent UK-Israeli air force chiefs' meeting taking place, the British government's support for Israel's war on Gaza has come under increasing scrutiny. The Ministry of Defence says this was 'long planned', but did not disclose certain details https://t.co/F3hBGd1Cat
🔴RECAP: #Gaza #Israel (as of 23:00 GMT, 19 January) - The UK's foreign secretary recommended arms sales to Israel despite "serious concerns" that Israel breached international law in Gaza - Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the UN refugee agency for…
🇬🇧🇮🇱🚨‼️ UK breeched international law? According to a British government document, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron recommended British arms sales to Israel despite "serious concerns" in the Foreign Office that it had breached international law in Gaza. The government also… https://t.co/qaZsXPRWH8
According to a British government document, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron recommended British arms sales to Israel despite "serious concerns" in the Foreign Office that it had breached international law in Gaza. The government also hid the document from the parliament,… https://t.co/6HW9puzRMm
FCDO had concerns about Israel’s interpretation and adherence to international law when they cut off Gaza’s food, water, power, fuel and aid. Yet Cameron let arms sales go ahead and told Parliament he couldn’t recall every bit of paper across his desk? https://t.co/uE3pM8Mvhz
Foreign Office had concerns about Israel’s interpretation and adherence to international law when they cut off Gaza’s food, water, power, fuel and aid. Yet Cameron let arms sales go ahead and told Parliament he couldn’t recall every bit of paper across his desk?…
The Foreign Office had concerns about Israel’s interpretation of and adherence to international law when they cut off food, water, power, fuel and aid to Gaza. Yet Cameron let arms sales go ahead and told Parliament he couldn’t remember every bit of paper across his desk on it?…
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron decided on 12 December that he was satisfied Israel was committed to complying with international humanitarian law and recommended arms sales https://t.co/sq7QOknrQe
NEW: The government hid from Parliament the Foreign Office's "serious concerns" about Israel's compliance with International Humanitarian Law in Gaza, according to newly-released court papers. This should be national news – and it should end arms sales to Israel. 🧵1/12
A lack of Israeli response about "the reasons for restricting the quantity of supplies of food, water, and medical supplies", raised concerns for the UK's Foreign Office in November. But David Cameron still recommended arms sales to Israel https://t.co/52DJ0Pg6c4
UK's Cameron okayed arms sales to Israel despite Foreign Office legal concerns https://t.co/o3agrSfWQE https://t.co/SujqJu8wYr
Ministers did conduct a formal review into Israel compliance with IHL, but on basis of Lord Cameron advice, rejected suspending arms export licences on December 18, court documents in judicial review show. UK government lawyers asked to advise if Israel was breaching IHL wrote…
Ministers did conduct a formal review into Israel compliance with IHL, but on basis of Lord Cameron advice, rejecting suspending arms export licences on December 18, court documents in judicial review show. UK government lawyers asked to advise if Israel was breaching IHL wrote…
The head of the UK’s Royal Air Force has met with his Israeli Air Force counterpart - but the government in London has refused to disclose if British concerns about Israel’s war on Gaza were raised https://t.co/2A21Ra8oGk
This week I joined colleagues in Parliament to hear from @amnesty @ICJPalestine @hzomlot re mounting evidence that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza. Govt failure to demand an immediate ceasefire only enables further violation of international law. #CeasefireNOW https://t.co/K3NvBrWsv0
🇮🇷🇬🇧IRAN FM SLAMS UK FOR SUPPORTING 'WAR CRIMES' IN GAZA Minister of Foreign Affairs for Iran describes their meeting: “In a conversation with David Cameron in Davos, we exchanged views on various bilateral issues and developments in the region. I stated that America and… https://t.co/JVVmQIW0NA