Boris Johnson Accuses David Cameron of Aiding Hamas through Arms Sales to Israel: A Rekindled Feud

Boris Johnson, the former British Prime Minister, criticized his successor, David Cameron, for not explicitly opposing arms sales to Israel.

Johnson accused Cameron of indirectly supporting Hamas by not rejecting the proposal outright.

Johnson wrote in his column that such a move would be a "death-wish for Western civilization" and an example of "government madness." The Foreign Office has reportedly considered banning arms sales to Israel, but Johnson claimed that Cameron had not yet rejected this idea.

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized his predecessor, David Cameron, for remaining silent on the issue of continuing arms exports to Israel amid a debate over international law violations during Israel's Gaza campaign.

Johnson warned against ending support for Israel, stating it would mean "willing the military defeat of Israel and the victory of Hamas." This criticism resumes a long-standing rivalry between the two men, who attended Eton school and have opposing views on Brexit.

Cameron's pro-Europe stance led to his resignation when the U.K. voted to leave the European Union, paving the way for Johnson's rise to power.

Cameron made a joke at Johnson's expense when Johnson returned to politics as Foreign Secretary, referencing Johnson's past resignation speech and their different academic achievements at Oxford.

Johnson previously called Cameron a "girly swot" for getting a first-class degree, while Johnson had only achieved second-class honors.