Tzipi Livni cancelled her trip to Britain last month after an arrest warrant was issued against her

The Israeli military has called off a visit by IDF officers to the UK over fears that they could face possible war crimes charges.

Israeli officials reportedly feared possible arrest warrants over Israeli military operations in Palestinian territories.

They said the cancellation was made after British authorities could not guarantee their officers would not be arrested.

The Israel Defence Force declined to comment.

Last month, an arrest warrant was issued in London against Israeli politician Tzipi Livni, who was foreign minister during last year's Gaza war. The warrant was withdrawn after Ms Livni cancelled her trip.

PA