Sign our petition today to call for a complete end to the arms trade with Israel including the indirect supply of parts for the F-35 combat aircraft

Disgracefully, in his House of Commons statement, David Lammy continued to present Israel as a key ally rather than what it is – a state which is currently on trial for genocide at the International Court of Justice having already been found guilty of maintaining an unlawful occupation and practicing the crime of apartheid. Despite this, the government has now conceded what was already clear to Palestinians, human rights and legal experts, the international courts, and millions in Britain and around the world. This decision amounts to an admission that Israel is engaged in widespread violations of international law and therefore, there is a ‘clear risk’ that arms exported to Israel could be used for that purpose.

But these measures do not go far enough. Inexplicably, certain arms exports to Israel will be exempted. These include components for the F-35 combat aircraft if they are exported to Israel indirectly via the USA. We must demand a complete end to the arms trade with Israel.  

This week’s announcement is a limited but welcome first step. The government must now apply the principles of international law to all export licenses. We will continue to escalate our demand that it does.

In solidarity,

James

PSC Campaigns Officer