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Mealy-mouthed ministers have rejected calls to check whether British-made goods have been used by Israel’s military in its latest assault on Gaza.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond took a hammering from human rights campaigners yesterday after he claimed to have been “working tirelessly” for a 72-hour ceasefire announced overnight — despite having repeatedly refused to take a stand in the days prior.
But his pious proclamation follows enthusiastic shilling for weapons manufacturers — including sales to the Israeli military — in his previous portfolio as Defence Secretary.
ANSELM ELDERGILL draws attention to a legal case on Tuesday in which a human rights group is challenging the government’s decision to allow the sale of weapons used against Palestinians
Report reveals Britain exported over 160,000 military items to Tel Aviv since genocide began – most were sent after partial arms exports ban began last September
