Lord Carlile, a former patron of UK Lawyers for Israel, has publicly supported Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to partially suspend arms exports to Israel, citing it as a courageous and necessary action. He criticized former foreign secretary David Cameron for failing to act on the same legal advice that Starmer utilized, stating that ignoring such advice for too long is unjustifiable. In contrast, critics like Kemi Badenoch argue that Starmer's decision capitulates to public pressure and harms UK interests, particularly its relationship with Israel and the US. Badenoch highlighted her own experiences with protestors and accused the Labour government of lacking the courage to face down intimidation. The UK Lawyers for Israel are threatening legal action against the government, claiming the suspension was unlawful and politically motivated. The debate highlights a significant divide on how to balance legal obligations and international relations amid ongoing conflict in the region.