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London Mayor Sadiq Khan opposes DSEI arms fair amid Gaza conflict, citing offense to asylum seekers and noting Israeli defense firms' attendance despite government bans.
- The defense industry event at ExCel London begins on September 9 and runs for four days, showcasing both private firms and national teams, including representatives from Israeli defense companies.
- Last week, the UK government chose not to extend an invitation to Israeli government representatives for the DSEI event as a protest against Israel's military actions in Gaza, although Israeli defense contractors remain permitted to participate.
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan and local Assembly Members protested the arms fair, highlighting the city's large population of conflict refugees affected by weapons showcased at the event.
- A UK government spokesperson said Israel's Gaza military escalation is wrong, and the Israeli Defense Ministry called the ban discriminatory and said it "serves extremists," while critic Emily Apple stated, "Newham is no place for this arms fair."
- The ban may strain UK-Israel relations, though Israeli defence companies plan to attend, and sustained opposition to the event underscores tensions about hosting arms exhibitions amid global conflicts.
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Sir Sadiq Khan has called for the axing of Britain's largest arms fair due to it offending asylum seekers and being "inappropriate" during Israel's Gaza campaign
London Mayor opposes hosting arms fair during Gaza war after U.K. bans Israeli officials
'London is home to thousands of people who have fled conflict and suffered as a result of weapons like those exhibited at this event,' Sadiq Khan said. Israeli defense companies, such as Elbit Systems, Rafael and IAI, will be able to attend
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