Robert O'Brien, Trump, UK Arms Export Ban

Trump adviser: UK arms export ban to Israel could backfire

Warns of potential counter-sanctions if UK imposes export restrictions on Israel.

Trump adviser - Robert O'Brien (Photo: Evan El-Amin/ Shutterstock)

American politicians might impose an embargo on British arms sales to the U.S. if the UK decides to block weapons exports to Israel, a prominent adviser to Donald Trump has cautioned. Robert O’Brien, who served as national security adviser under Trump, warned that such a move could jeopardize the "special relationship" between the UK and Washington.

The UK Foreign Office, under the leadership of Foreign Secretary David Lammy, is deliberating whether to impose restrictions on arms exports to Israel. This potential decision comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of Israel's military actions in Gaza, with concerns over alleged breaches of international humanitarian law.

In response to the controversy, the British government has already begun suspending arms export licences to Israel while conducting a comprehensive policy review. This review follows allegations that Israel's conduct during the Gaza conflict has violated international norms.

Earlier this month, a notice was issued to an arms exporter seeking permission to continue sales to Israel, stating that the request was “suspended pending policy review.” This development has heightened tensions and underscored the potential for diplomatic fallout between the UK and its allies.

* The Jewish Chronicle contributed to this article.

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