UK bans 'Israelis' from elite defense college over Gaza aggression

UK Ministry of Defense has announced that 'Israelis' will be barred from attending the Royal College of Defense Studies starting next year, citing 'Israel’s' military operations in Gaza as “wrong.”

This is the first time since the college’s founding in 1927 that 'Israeli' citizens, including military personnel, will be excluded.

Amir Baram, director general of 'Israel’s' defense ministry and a former student at the college, condemned the decision as “discriminatory” and “a profoundly dishonourable act of disloyalty to an ally at war.” He described it as a “disgraceful break with Britain’s proud tradition of tolerance and decency.”

The Royal College of Defense Studies trains senior military officers, diplomats, and government officials in international strategy, security, and diplomacy, attracting around 110 students annually. Notable alumni include Field Marshal Alan Brooke and former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf.

The ban is part of a wider series of punitive measures by the UK against 'Israel', including suspending arms exports and blocking participation in defence exhibitions.

A UK Ministry of Defense spokesperson stressed the need for a diplomatic solution, calling for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and the return of captives from Gaza.