Cameron Highlights Differences in UK-Israel Arms Exports vs. US

During a speech, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron clarified that the extent and method of arms exports from Britain to Israel differ significantly from those of the United States. He explained that while the US provides Israel with substantial quantities of weaponry through its role as a primary supplier, the UK only issues licenses for a limited number of defense exports to Israel, accounting for less than 1% of their overall armaments inventory. This distinction was made in response to a query regarding potential British compliance with the US warning to halt weapons transfers to Israel should they engage in a major incursion into Rafah. The statement was part of a report authored by Reuters news agency on May 9, 2024.