Israel used British-made military equipment in Gaza attacks: Study Reveals
Lahore, 23rd May: According to a study, it has been found that British-made military equipment was used in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. According to reports, airstrikes on the Palestinian territories began on May 10, killing 232 people, including 65 children. Despite the stringent arms export regulations, British-made equipment appeared to have helped fuel the fighting. An Israeli army spokesman confirmed last week that the state-of-the-art F-35 fighter jets were among those used to bomb Gaza. Lockheed Martin, a US jet maker, says ‘dozens of key parts of the aircraft can be seen in the UK.’ The British Defense Magazine estimates that 15% of these parts and equipment were manufactured in the UK. On Friday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, while inspecting the new British aircraft carrier, said with personal pride that the fighter jet ‘shows how we are making the right investment across the UK. And developing through new skills-based jobs.’ Military equipment makers say there are more than 100 British suppliers of F-35 aircraft, including BAE Systems, GE Association, Martin Baker, Selex, Cobham, Ultra Electronics, UTC Acquisition Systems and Rolls-Royce’S role. Israeli forces are known for using F-16 fighter jets and Apache helicopters. The British government has already acknowledged … Continue reading Israel used British-made military equipment in Gaza attacks: Study Reveals
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