In September, the UK government announced a partial suspension of arms to Israel, but stopped short of the full embargo needed to help end the onslaught on Gaza and prevent further brutalities.
Israel's assault has persisted for over a year, with UK arms sales fuelling the conflict. Over 44,000 people have been killed, the health system has been destroyed, and whole towns have been levelled. 1.9 million people have been displaced, and Israel is under investigation for genocide.
The UK's £487 million in arms sales to Israel since 2015 have made it complicit in these actions. While the UK suspended 30 arms export licences in September, it has left hundreds more, including components for F-35 fighter jets, intact. We must pressure our government to go further.
Sign this petition to the UK Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary and demand that the UK stops ALL arms sales to Israel immediately.
1. UN court orders Israel to ensure acts of genocide are not committed in Gaza, Guardian, 26 January 2024
2. UK export licences approved for military goods to Israel since May 2015, Campaign Against Arms Trade
3. Court orders Netherlands to halt delivery of fighter jet parts to Israel, Al Jazeera, 12 February 2024
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