Britain has reportedly hired an American-operated surveillance plane to conduct intelligence missions over Gaza due to a shortage of Royal Air Force aircraft. The Ministry of Defense is said to be paying a Nevada-based contractor to help locate hostages in the region, after a public flight path disclosure revealed the arrangement. Sources indicate that none of the UK's Shadow R1 aircraft are available for the mission, raising concerns about the country's intelligence-gathering capabilities and reliance on private firms. The Ministry of Defense maintains that the surveillance is solely for hostage rescue, but the move has sparked debate among politicians about oversight, investment in defense, and the potential use of British intelligence by Israel during the conflict in Gaza.