Live reporting on the BBC now: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c75nekwkd4yt
Summary
- The UK has announced it is suspending some export licences for military equipment to Israel
- Foreign Secretary David Lammy there is a "clear risk" that items exported to Israel might be used in "serious violations of international humanitarian law"
Live Reporting
Edited by Owen Amos
- Israeli defence minister 'deeply disheartened' at UK decision published at 18:13 British Summer Time
We've just heard from Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz - now Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant posts on X that he is "deeply disheartened to learn about the sanctions placed by the UK" on some arms exports.
"This comes at a time when we fight a war on seven fronts," he says, "a time when we mourn six hostages who were executed in cold blood by Hamas inside tunnels in Gaza."
- Israeli minister hits out at 'series of decisions' from UK published at 18:07 British Summer Time
More now from Israel Katz, who says he is disappointed by a "series of recent decisions" from the UK, including today's suspension of some arms exports.
He also cites UK actions at the International Criminal Court, its "position regarding UNRWA [the UN agency for Palestinian refugees] as well as "recent British conduct and statements in the UN Security Council".
The foreign minister adds that Israel operates "according to international law and has an independent and respected judicial system".
He says he expects allies to recognise this all year round "especially after the execution of six Israeli hostages by Hamas", and he hopes the "deep friendship" between Britain and Israel will continue.
- UK decision 'sends problematic message' to Hamas - Israel's foreign minister published at 17:52 British Summer Time
BREAKING
The Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has just released a statement, in which he says the UK's decision "sends a very problematic message" to Hamas and Iran.
We'll have more from that statement soon.