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UK Bars Israeli Officials From DSEI, Allows Private Firms

Britain casts the restriction as targeted pressure over Gaza conduct.

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
DSEI is taking place at the ExCel Centre in London, from 12-15 September. Credit: Clarion Events
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

Overview

  • A UK government spokesperson said no Israeli government delegation will be invited to DSEI 2025, citing Israel’s escalation in Gaza and urging a ceasefire, hostage releases, and more humanitarian aid.
  • Israel’s Ministry of Defence condemned the move as discriminatory and confirmed it will not run a national pavilion, while Israeli companies such as Elbit, Rafael, IAI and Uvision can still exhibit.
  • Officials indicated the restriction could be reversed if Israel demonstrates adherence to international humanitarian law in the occupied territories.
  • The step follows a broader UK shift that includes suspending some export licences, freezing trade negotiations, imposing limited sanctions, and warning of conditional recognition of Palestinian statehood.
  • DSEI, run by Clarion with strong UK government and military backing, runs September 9–12 in London, echoing recent European actions like French curbs on Israeli displays at the Paris Air Show.