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British Backtrack? UK Arms Sent To Israel Despite Ceasefire Breakdown – 20 August 2014

RT logoThe British government will not block companies exporting arms to Israel, despite previous warnings that arms licenses would be rescinded if fighting in the Middle East continued.

Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas being broken on Tuesday, a government spokesperson said the licenses have not been suspended.

“We said we would suspend licenses if there was a significant resumption of hostilities,” a government spokesperson said.

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