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<p>The British Government takes its defence exports responsibilities extremely seriously
and operates some of the most robust export controls in the world. We only approve
equipment which is for Israel's legitimate self-defence, when we are satisfied that
this would be consistent with the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing
Criteria and other relevant commitments. All applications for export licences are
assessed on a case-by-case basis against strict criteria. We will not issue a licence
if there is a clear risk that the equipment might be used for internal repression,
or if there is a clear risk that it would provoke or prolong conflict. We continue
to monitor closely the situation in Israel and Gaza, and if extant licences are found
to be no longer consistent with the Criteria, those licences will be revoked.</p>
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