The UK government has announced a partial suspension of arms exports to Israel, citing a risk of breaching international humanitarian law, which has drawn strong criticism from Israeli officials and Britain's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis. Israeli leaders argue that this decision undermines their fight against terrorism, particularly in light of ongoing hostilities since the October 7 attacks by Hamas. Concurrently, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing domestic pressure for a ceasefire, with mass protests demanding action on the hostage crisis, while he remains committed to maintaining control over key border areas to prevent arms smuggling. U.S. President Joe Biden has also expressed dissatisfaction with Netanyahu's handling of the situation, emphasizing the need for progress toward a ceasefire. Despite the pressures, Netanyahu insists on total victory over Hamas and rejects calls for a complete troop withdrawal from Gaza. The UK's arms license suspension could further complicate the already tense relations with the U.S. and Israel amidst this ongoing conflict.