Please sign petition for Arms Embargo on Israel

luke · Post by **luke** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:47 am

its currently the third biggest petition on the downing street

https://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Arms-embargo/

This petition recognises that the government has taken positive steps to tighten weapons exportation to Israel since 2005. However, only a complete arms embargo will send a clear message to Israel that this government will not accept the prolonged armed conflict which is aggravating existing tensions in the region. Additionally this will ensure that the government adheres to the UK Export Control Act of 2002 and the EU “consolidated criteria” governing the export of military equipment. Equally such a stance would set a precedent showing that this government is committed to establishing peace in the region. This precedent will have a far reaching impact in terms of marginalising the ideologies of radical extremist groups.

Brown Sauce · Post by **Brown Sauce** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:55 pm

[web]https://www.number10.gov.uk/Page18448[/web]

erm, pfffffffft

Post by **faceless** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:30 pm

"However, we will not grant export licences where there is a clear risk that arms will be used for external aggression or internal repression."

that pretty much sums up the entire Israeli armed campaign...

luke · Post by **luke** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:36 pm

i've signed up with all sorts of petitions on the downing street site and they weasel their way of every single one of them