Britain’s decision to suspend 30 export licences for defence equipment for Israel is symbolic as much as practical — but it is a potent symbol at that. In all there are 350 such licences for defence equipment — and Britain supplies only about one per cent of Israel’s defence imports.
It’s the political message that’s important — as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quick to point out. This “shameful” and “misguided” decision “will only embolden Hamas”, he said.
