Thank you for contacting my office. I very much appreciate you getting in touch about military exports to Israel.
Her Majesty's Government takes its export control responsibilities extremely seriously and operates one of the most robust export control regimes in the world. All export licence applications are rigorously assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria, based on the most up-to-date information and analysis available, including advice received from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Ministry of Defence, and other government departments and agencies as appropriate.
Licence decisions take account of
prevailing circumstances at the time of application and include human rights
and international humanitarian law considerations. I am assured that the
Government will not issue export licences where to do so would be inconsistent
with the criteria, including where there is a clear risk that the arms
might be used for internal repression or in the commission of a serious
violation of international humanitarian law.
I know that ministers continue to
monitor the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
closely, and will take action to suspend, refuse or revoke licences – in line
with the criteria – if circumstances require.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to
write. If you require any further assistance, then please do not hesitate to
get in touch.
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