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UK Defense Closes Inquiries Amid Israel-Gaza Tensions

5/16/2025

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The UK Ministry of Defence has shut down inquiries about Israel's military operations at the RAF Akrotiri airbase, even as surveillance flights over Gaza continue. Meanwhile, a covert Israeli Independence Day celebration at the British Museum sparked protests, underscoring the growing tensions as UK officials back Israel's military efforts amid legal scrutiny over arms exports.

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The UK Ministry of Defence has shut down inquiries about Israel's military operations at the RAF Akrotiri airbase, even as surveillance flights over Gaza continue. Meanwhile, a covert Israeli Independence Day celebration at the British Museum sparked protests, underscoring the growing tensions as UK officials back Israel's military efforts amid legal scrutiny over arms exports.