The UK Foreign Office has not commented on whether the Israeli military’s actions in Lebanon are influencing assessments of its compliance with international humanitarian law. The recent attacks in Lebanon by the Israeli military have caused significant casualties and displacement.
A coalition of British NGOs has urged the UK government to impose a complete arms embargo on Israel, citing concerns that UK-made weapons are being used in atrocities. The ongoing licensing of F-35 fighter jet components for export to Israel has raised alarm among these groups.
Israel’s reliance on UK-made parts for its F-35 fighter jets has been highlighted, with experts pointing out their role in recent military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. The Foreign Office was questioned about considering Israel’s conduct in Lebanon in its assessments of arms exports but did not provide a clear answer.
The NGOs have accused Israel of likely committing war crimes through various attacks, including the recent strike on a residential building in the West Bank. The UN Human Rights Office condemned this attack as unlawful. Concerns about Israel’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon have also been raised.