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UK to Restrict Israeli Nationals from Enrolling in Defense Academy Starting Next Year

The UK government is imposing this exclusion amid Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza, marking the first such ban in the college's history since 1927, affecting around 110 annual students.

  • Starting next year, Israelis will no longer be admitted to the Royal College of Defense Studies, marking the first exclusion since its establishment in 1927, according to a statement from the British government.
  • The British Ministry of Defense stated that the decision reflects Israel's actions in Gaza and emphasizes the importance of international humanitarian law.
  • Amir Baram, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, called the exclusion a 'deeply shameful and discriminatory' act against an ally at war.
  • The decision has prompted discussions on its broader implications for UK-Israel defense relations amidst ongoing tensions related to the Gaza conflict.
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In response to the military escalation in Gaza, the United Kingdom will exclude Israeli nationals from future sessions of one of its most prestigious military academies, an unprecedented decision that fuels diplomatic tensions between London and Tel Aviv.

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Ynet News broke the news in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
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