The Royal College of Defence Studies will exclude Israeli military personnel from enrollment starting next year due to the ongoing Gaza conflict. British media outlets reported this decision affects the prestigious government defense institute in London. The college previously accepted fewer than five Israeli military members for non-combat academic programs. Israeli Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram condemned the policy as discriminatory against a wartime ally. He argued the exclusion damages British security interests.
Britain recently suspended several arms export licenses to Israel while maintaining exemptions for certain F-35 fighter jet components. Israeli officials faced exclusion from a major London arms exhibition last week as Prime Minister Keir Starmer distances his government from Israeli military actions. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez advocated for banning Israel from international sports competitions similar to restrictions placed on Russian teams after their Ukraine invasion. Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the final stage of the Vuelta cycling race in Madrid over the weekend.
Britain recently suspended several arms export licenses to Israel while maintaining exemptions for certain F-35 fighter jet components. Israeli officials faced exclusion from a major London arms exhibition last week as Prime Minister Keir Starmer distances his government from Israeli military actions. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez advocated for banning Israel from international sports competitions similar to restrictions placed on Russian teams after their Ukraine invasion. Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the final stage of the Vuelta cycling race in Madrid over the weekend.
