UK Faces Legal Battle Over Arms Sales to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

The UK is facing a legal challenge over its continued supply of fighter jet parts to Israel. A High Court case centers on British-made F-35 components, with opponents arguing they are used in Israel's actions in Gaza. Sky News' Dominic Waghorn explains that the UK suspended some arms licenses last September, but the current supply is a significant increase. "In the last three months of last year, the UK sold more than £127 million worth of arms to Israel," Waghorn reports. The government argues that stopping the supply would disrupt the global supply chain, while opponents highlight the potential use of F-35s in violating international law. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated, "They wouldn't then be available to others around the world who desperately need them." The legal challenge highlights the complexities of international arms trade and its impact on ongoing conflicts.