Boris Johnson accused Sir Keir Starmer and David Lammy of “abandoning Israel” after the Government announced plans to suspend some arms export licences.

The UK has immediately suspended 30 arms export licences to Israel, including components for military aircraft, helicopters and drones. 

Mr Lammy told MPs that a two-month review had found a “clear risk” that UK arms may be used in violation of international humanitarian law. 

But the decision has prompted a domestic and international backlash and Mr Johnson, the Tory former prime minister, added his voice to the criticism this morning. 

He tweeted: “Hamas is still holding many innocent Jewish hostages while Israel tries to prevent a repeat of the 7th October massacre. 

“Why are Lammy and Starmer abandoning Israel? Do they want Hamas to win?”

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