Overview

• Israel is considering suspending military collaboration and intelligence sharing with the UK if Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally recognizes a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September.
• Starmer pledged to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September if Gaza’s humanitarian situation fails to improve.
• British forces rely on Israeli drones and shared intelligence to counter Iranian-backed threats, including a foiled plot targeting the Israeli embassy in London.
• The UK-Israel defense trade is valued at £6 billion and supports thousands of jobs, with Israeli-made equipment protecting British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Some Israeli ministers warn that cutting ties could hinder efforts to find Israeli hostages, and the UK government has declined to comment on anonymous intelligence speculation.