Our statement on the Government’s decision today to institute a partial arms sales suspension against Israel:
“This evening we have relayed our deep concern to the Government at the highest levels, about the decision, and its timing today, to institute a partial arms sales suspension against Israel.
“The move, made on the day of the funerals of Israeli hostages murdered in cold blood by Hamas, risks sending a dangerous message to Hamas and other adversaries of the UK that they can commit appalling atrocities – condemned by the UK government – and yet still see Israel castigated.
“We hope that ongoing engagement between Israel and the UK will see this decision reviewed at the earliest opportunity, and we will continue discussions with both governments to this effect.
“Most importantly, we hope that we will soon see an end to this conflict, with the release of the hostages, the rebuilding of Gaza, and a permanent end to Hamas’s terror.”