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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Patrick Wintour and Jessica Elgot

Netanyahu condemns ‘shameful’ UK suspension of some Israel arms sales

Benjamin Netanyahu holds out his hands during a press conference in Jerusalem on Monday
Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks ensure a deep diplomatic rift between Israel and the UK is now likely. Photograph: Ohad Zwigenberg/EPA

Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the UK government’s decision to suspend some arms export licences to Israel, describing it as a shameful decision that would embolden a genocidal Hamas.

The Israeli prime minister said his country was at war to also protect British hostages and vowed the UK measures would not prevent it from winning the conflict in Gaza.

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