Please sign petition for Arms Embargo on Israel

 
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luke



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:47 am    Post subject: Please sign petition for Arms Embargo on Israel Reply with quote

its currently the third biggest petition on the downing street Smile

http://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.
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Brown Sauce



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote



erm, pfffffffft
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

"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...
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luke



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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