The United Kingdom has announced that Israeli government officials will not be invited to the major London arms fair, DSEI, in September, citing concerns over Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza. While Israeli defense companies can still attend, Israel's Defense Ministry condemned the move as discriminatory and said it would withdraw from the event and not set up a national pavilion. This decision comes amid a series of diplomatic tensions between the United Kingdom and Israel, including the United Kingdom's suspension of free trade talks and sanctions on Israeli ministers. European countries are increasingly scrutinizing arms sales to Israel, and further discussions on sanctions are expected at an upcoming European Union meeting.