Arms Trade: Israel
Commons · Question 634 · Tabled 18 Jul 2024 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make it his policy to place a moratorium on arms exports to Israel, in the context of the conflict between Israel and Gaza.
Answer
Answered by Douglas Alexander, 25 Jul 2024
The Foreign Secretary met with President Netanyahu in Israel on 14 July and pushed for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, the upholding of international law, and a rapid increase of aid into Gaza. When it comes to arms exports, this Gove...