Dissenting civil servants are silenced, says UK diplomat who quit over Gaza
Summary
Mark Smith, a former UK diplomat, resigned from his position over concerns about the UK's arms sales to Israel during the conflict in Gaza. He claimed that civil servants who speak out against these policies are silenced by their superiors. Smith's statements were made during an unofficial inquiry into the UK's involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Key Facts
- Mark Smith resigned from the UK Foreign Office due to its arms sales to Israel.
- He claimed civil servants were discouraged from expressing concerns about this policy.
- Smith said he was told to make reports on civilian casualties appear less serious.
- Conversations about UK policy with Israel were meant to be kept off the record.
- Smith raised concerns about legal compliance regarding arms sales.
- He spoke at a "Gaza tribunal," which examines UK actions in Gaza, led by Jeremy Corbyn.
- The British government later revoked some arms export licenses due to potential legal violations.
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