Labour has pledged to ban at least some arms sales to Israel in its election manifesto, released last Thursday.

The document said the party would “immediately suspend the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen and to Israel for arms used in violation of the human rights of Palestinian civilians”. It remained unclear exactly how this would affect UK arms sales to Israel – whether resulting in a blanket ban or a restriction on certain weapons.

The party also vowed to “immediately” recognise a Palestinian state if it enters in government and said it supported a two-state solution that would see “a secure Israel alongside a secure and viable state of Palestine.”

Last year, Labour passed a motion strongly criticising Israel and pledging to halt all arms sales to the Jewish state if it enters government. Earlier this year, Jeremy Corbyn called for a “review” of all weapons sales to Israel.

Mr Corbyn in the past has supported a blanket boycott of Israel, and has called members of Hamas and Hezbollah his “friends.” 

Since becoming Labour’s leader, however, he has said he has changed his mind now supports boycotting only settlement goods.