Netanyahu accuses Starmer of ‘undermining’ Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Sir Keir Starmer of sending “mixed messages” over Britain’s support for Israel and “undermining” the country’s right to self-defence.

Israel’s prime minister criticised the new Labour government for suspending around 30 arms exports to Israel amid concerns they could be used in violations of international humanitarian law in the Gaza conflict.

Sir Keir’s decision has caused diplomatic tensions with Israel and Mr Netanyahu, speaking to the Daily Mail, said: “After the October 7 Hamas massacre, the previous British government was clear in its support.

“Unfortunately, the current Government is sending mixed messages.

“They say that Israel has the right to defend itself, but they undermine our ability to exercise that right both by reversing Britain’s position on the absurd allegations made by the ICC prosecutor against Israel and by blocking weapons sales to Israel as we fight against the genocidal terrorist organisation that carried out the October 7 massacre.”

Tensions in the Middle East have been heightened in recent days by detonations of electronic devices in Lebanon, including those used by Hezbollah. The militant group has blamed Israel for what appeared to be a remote attack.

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