Former British Prime Minister David Cameron recently revealed his plan to impose sanctions on two senior members of the Israeli government, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. However, he decided against it due to the upcoming general election in July. In an interview with the BBC, Cameron expressed his concerns about the extreme statements and actions of these officials, calling on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to address the behavior of his ministers.
Moreover, Cameron criticized the current Foreign Secretary David Lammy for suspending arms export licenses to Israel and emphasized the importance of Israel’s right to self-defense against threats from Iran and other militant groups. Despite expressing reservations about Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon, Cameron ultimately supported Israel’s right to defend itself within the boundaries of international law.
While Cameron claimed to have been tough on Israel during his tenure, recent developments suggest a shift in the UK’s approach towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With continuous tensions in the region, the delicate balance between supporting Israel’s security and advocating for Palestinian rights remains a complex issue.