Australia to examine 66 military export permits to Israel approved before Gaza conflict

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Department of Defence considering international commitments on exports amid ongoing war in Middle East

Australia is carrying out a review of all 66 defence-related export permits for Israel that were approved prior to the Gaza conflict.

Guardian Australia understands the review is being done in a similar manner to the UK government’s recent reassessment of arms licences to Israel, with the outcome to be announced “in coming months”.