US EditionHundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally outside London arms show
The UK government barred Israeli officials from the Defence and Security Equipment International fair due to Gaza conflict tensions, yet 51 Israeli defence firms, including Elbit, are attending.
- The London Arms Show opened amidst controversy over Israel's military actions in Gaza, prompting the UK to exclude Israeli government officials but allow 51 Israeli defence companies to attend.
- The Israeli President is due in London to show solidarity with the Jewish community facing antisemitism, while the UK Labour leader threatened to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire.
- Protesters, including Palestinian supporters and anti-arms groups, are expected to demonstrate at the arms fair, which has seen increased attendance due to global conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Hundreds protest Israeli firms at UK arms show
Israel had cancelled its national pavilion after London banned Israeli officials from attending. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters demonstrated in London Tuesday against the presence of Israeli defense firms at the opening of the four-day Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) trade show. About 300 people joined the rally, organized by groups including Campaign Against Arms Trade and Palestine …
London Arms Show Opens under Israel Cloud
A major arms fair opens Tuesday in London without the presence of Israeli government officials due to worsening diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel over the Gaza conflict. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration excluded the officials from the four-day event, but not the 51 Israeli defense companies that are set to attend including major arms manufacturer Elbit. State-owned Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries will also hav…
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