Israel UK Military Support 2024-05-20
2024-05-20
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The question arises from the ongoing defence relationship between the UK and Israel, particularly concerning recent missile attacks on Israeli territory.
What recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of the UK's military support for Israel?
The UK and Israel have a long-standing defence relationship, as we have discussed already this morning. Israel is a partner in the region, and a UK-Israel defence co-operation agreement was signed in December 2020.
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No specific recent assessment or evaluation of military support adequacy provided
Discussed Already This Morning
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Q2
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The question addresses the UK's support for Israel while highlighting concerns over military operations in Gaza, which is seen as a different issue from defending against missile attacks.
While supporting Israel's defence against third country missile attacks, how will HM Government's policy address its intervention and aggression in Gaza?
Nothing is unconditional. The point I have made this morning is that we are supporting our ally overcome a devastating terrorist attack. We do that because it is the honourable thing to do. Simultaneously, we make the point to our ally that the protection of civilian lives must be at the top of the operational agenda. Furthermore, we use our military capability to ensure that humanitarian aid can flow into Gaza as quickly as possible.
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No specific policy changes or commitments regarding intervention in Gaza were provided
Nothing Is Unconditional
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The question stems from a recent statement by the International Criminal Court that raises concerns about potential implications for the UK's military support for Israel.
How concerned is the Minister about the impact of today's ICC statement on the UK's military relationship with Israel?
It has no bearing. We will make our judgments about the legality of our actions on our own terms, and we are confident in that legality.
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No direct assessment or concern regarding impact was provided
It Has No Bearing
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