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UK Bars Israeli Government Delegation From DSEI 2025, Keeps Door Open to Private Firms

Officials describe a pressure tactic linked to a ceasefire push, with a possible reversal if Israel demonstrates respect for international humanitarian law.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Amer Ghazzal/Shutterstock (14096526u) Day two of the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) a biennial defence and security trade exhibition at Excel centre which serves as a forum between governments, national armed forces, industry, and academics. It is the world's largest fully integrated international defence exhibition featuring land, sea and air products and technologies with more than more than 1,500 defence suppliers form 40 countries. DSEI is held from 12-15 September at Excel centre in London Docklands DSEI Arms Fair, Excel Centre, London, United Kingdom - 13 Sep 2023
A visitor tries a range of assault rifles at DSEI 2023.
Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa, Israel February 26, 2017. Picture taken February 26, 2017. REUTERS/Baz Ratner/File Photo
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Overview

  • Britain criticized Israel’s military escalation in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire, the return of hostages and a surge in humanitarian aid.
  • The restriction applies to an official delegation only, as Israeli defence companies including Elbit Systems, Rafael, IAI and Uvision remain eligible to attend.
  • Israel’s Ministry of Defence said it will not run a national pavilion at London’s Defence & Security Equipment International this year.
  • Israeli officials condemned the move as discriminatory and inappropriate for a professional defence industry exhibition.
  • DSEI opens on September 9 for four days at London’s ExCeL, is run by Clarion Defence and Security with UK government and military backing, and the decision follows tensions seen at June’s Paris Air Show.