30 of the 350 licenses for the transfer of armaments to Israel will be suspended, according to the United Kingdom, due to a "clear risk" that they will be used in grave violations of international humanitarian law.

On Monday, Foreign Secretary David Lammy informed the house that F-35 fighter aircraft parts are not included in the partial ban, which only applies to goods “which could be used in the current conflict in Gaza” against Hamas.

He said the decision to suspend the licences did not amount to a blanket ban or an arms embargo, adding that the UK continues to support Israel’s right to self-defence in accordance with international law.

Soon after the Labour Party won the general election in July, Lammy said he would update a review on arms sales to Britain’s ally Israel to ensure they complied with international law.

“It is with regret that I inform the House [of Commons] today the assessment I have received leaves me unable to conclude anything other than that for certain UK arms exports to Israel, there does exist a clear risk that they might be used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law,” Lammy said.

Shortly after the announcement on Monday, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that Israel was “disappointed by a series of decisions” made by the British government, including the decision regarding defence exports.

Katz said the move “sends a very problematic message” to Hamas and its patrons in Iran.