UK refuses to comment after Israel freezes 'military dialogue and security cooperation'

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused the UK Labour government of freezing military dialogue and security cooperation, citing unilateral measures against Israel since July 2024. The British government, including the Ministry of Defence and Foreign Office, declined to comment on the claim, which lacks public evidence.

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Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 10/08/2026 - 14:01 Israel's foreign minister made the extraordinary claim on Thursday but UK government departments gave evasive responses to MEE's queries Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband leaves after meeting with his French counterpart during a visit to the Quai d'Orsay in Paris on 29 July (AFP) Off Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has accused Britain of freezing "military dialogue and security cooperation" with Israel, which has not been publicly sa

UK refuses to comment after Israel freezes 'military dialogue and security cooperation'

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