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The Report Episode 55 | Part 1/2 (20/08/14) - Gaza Conflict Continues; Military Exports to Israel

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Channel: Islam Channel · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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The wife and child of a Hamas leader have reportedly been killed in an Israeli air strike on their home in Gaza. The attack also saw the death of nine other Palestinians. Hamas says Israel had been targeting Mohammed Deif, the head of its armed wing. 

And with the failure of peace talks between Israel and Hamas, attention is being cast on the British government’s response to the conflict. Earlier this month a review of British export licences to Israel found that twelve licences could be used for military-related equipment. The issue at stake is whether the equipment is being used by Israel against Gaza.

The review was conducted during a ceasefire, and concluded that if “significant hostilities” resumed, the licences would be suspended. The Campaign Against Arms Trade today called for the licences to be revoked, indicating that the trade may be unlawful. This comes amid criticism of Israel by the European Union and United Nations.  

Joining John Rees to discuss the latest in the conflict are Ben Jamal, Executive Committee Member at the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, and Professor Yossi Mekelberg, Associate Fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House. Andrew Smith of the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) joins the programme mid-way to discuss the arms and export licences.

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