LONDON (Reuters) - The government said on Tuesday it was reviewing arms export licences to Israel after acknowledging British components may have been used in military equipment used by Israel during its 22-day offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Foreign Secretary David Miliband faced questions from lawmakers during the conflict in January over whether Israeli forces were using any British equipment but said then it was not clear what equipment had been used.
He told parliament on Tuesday some Israeli military equipment used in Gaza may have contained British components.
"I can confirm that we are looking at all extant licences (for sensitive exports to Israel) to see whether any of these need to be reconsidered in light of recent events in Gaza," Miliband said in a written statement.
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