A major arms fair in London, the DSEI UK, is underway without Israeli government officials due to strained UK-Israel relations over the Gaza conflict, although 51 Israeli defense companies are still participating. The UK’s exclusion of Israeli officials follows accusations of human rights abuses in Gaza, while Britain plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire. Activist groups are protesting against the presence of Israeli companies, which they accuse of war crimes. This situation highlights the complexities of international arms trade amid geopolitical tensions, particularly in relation to Israel’s military actions and the global response to them.