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In the News...

Military sales to Israel challenged
Guardian, 15th November

Israel admits phosphorous bombing
BBC News, 22nd October

Israel 'using deadly new weapon' in Gaza
Guardian, 17th October

Harvest of death where cluster bombs were scattered
The Times, 12th October

Arms to Israel firm faces Prestwick inquiry
The Herald, 9th October

In Gaza, IDF kills 9, including 3 children
Electronic Intifada, 21st September

Israel's use of cluster bombs 'immoral'
Guardian, 31st August

Israel deliberately destroyed infrastructure
Amnesty Intl, 23rd August

Rooftop protest at EDO MBM
BBC News, 23rd August

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Background Information

The Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria, which the government adopted in October 2000, say that the impact on human rights, armed conflict or tensions and the preservation of regional peace, stability and security will be considered before an export licence is issued. Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza (the Palestinian Territories) has been in place since 1967, and has been deemed illegal under international law. Israel continues to flout UN resolutions, and has perpetrated well-documented human rights violations against Palestinian civilians. Its attack on Lebanon shows it is a danger to its neighbours.

In 2005 alone, the UK government issued licences for sales of military goods to Israel worth £22.5 million, in addition to open licences whose value is not available. Since the Oslo Accords in 1993, the UK has consistently sold military equipment to Israel including components for tanks, combat aircraft, mines, bombs, rockets, torpedos and machine guns. Indeed, there was an increase in sales associated with the repression that accompanied the second Palestinian intifada (uprising) in 2001.

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