Britain has barred Israeli government officials from attending its largest defence trade show, DSEI UK 2025, in response to Israel's escalating military operations in Gaza. The move marks a rare rebuke of a historically close ally during rising humanitarian concerns.
The UK government announced that no Israeli government delegation will be invited to the Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London, set to open on 9 September.
This decision follows Israel’s intensified military campaign in Gaza and is intended to pressure the Israeli government to ease the humanitarian crisis.
Israeli defence companies including Elbit Systems, Rafael, IAI, and Uvision will still be allowed to attend, but the national pavilion will not be hosted as in previous years.
A British spokesperson said, "There must be a diplomatic solution to end this war now, with an immediate ceasefire, the return of the hostages, and a surge in humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza."
Israel criticised the move, calling it a "regrettable act of discrimination" and claiming that political considerations are inappropriate for a professional defence exhibition.
The decision echoes France’s restrictions on Israeli defence stands at the Paris Air Show earlier this year.
DSEI, a four-day event held every two years at London’s Excel Centre, is organised by Clarion Defence and Security with government backing.
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