UK to continue selling arms to Israel despite Lebanon ceasefire, Starmer says

The UK will continue to trade arms with Israel during its war in Gaza despite a ceasefire in Lebanon, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating that Israel has the right to defend itself, including from Iran. The ceasefire in Lebanon, suspending the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for 60 days, was hailed as an opportunity to build trust and push for a wider ceasefire in the Middle East region by Starmer. Despite criticism from SNP MP Brendan O’Hara on the UK’s arms sales to Israel, Starmer affirmed that the UK will continue to provide capability to Israel for self-defense against attacks, particularly from Iran.

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