Author: MATT KENNARD

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The covert operations of the US military have been uncovered as they fly unmarked planes from RAF Akrotiri to Israel in the midst of the Gaza bombing. The planes, mainly C-295 and CN-235 aircraft, are believed to be used by American special forces. Declassified has revealed that 18 of these planes have made the journey from the British base on Cyprus to Tel Aviv since October 7, playing a crucial role in supporting Israel’s assault on Gaza. The UK government remains tight-lipped about US activities at Akrotiri, including the transportation of weapons to Israel. These unmarked planes are linked to…

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UK RAF aircraft land in Beirut amid threats of a new Israeli offensive. Over 80 military transport planes have been sent to Lebanon’s capital from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus since the Gaza bombing started. These flights, mainly by Voyager KC mark 2 planes, are shrouded in secrecy as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate. Lebanon Offensive Israel’s plans for an offensive in Lebanon have heightened concerns. Hezbollah’s leader, Nasrallah, has warned Cyprus for enabling Israeli military exercises. The UK’s long-standing support for Lebanese armed forces and ties with other groups in Lebanon raise questions about its role in the region.…

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Wes Streeting, a member of Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet, has received substantial financial support from Britain’s pro-Israel lobby, according to Declassified. The funding included trips to Israel paid for by Labour Friends of Israel, raising questions about his ties to pro-Israel groups. Streeting’s connections to the pro-Israel lobby have also extended to his former staffers, who were sponsored to visit Israel by various organizations. This has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and influence by special interest groups. Moreover, Streeting’s acceptance of donations from private healthcare companies has sparked fears of NHS privatization. Voters in his constituency have expressed…

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British military transport aircraft have been flying to Tel Aviv, but the UK government is withholding information on their contents, raising concerns. RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus has been a hub for these flights, with most of them occurring in the early months after Israel began bombing Gaza. The Ministry of Defence only vaguely stated that the flights were for diplomatic and defence engagement with Israel, but the specifics remain undisclosed. 60 flights have been reported since October last year, with the purpose of the trips unknown. Despite increased transparency demands due to international legal actions against Israeli officials, the MoD…

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British spy planes have logged over 1,000 hours of footage over Gaza, with the Royal Air Force (RAF) conducting 200 surveillance flights since December. The UK government has been silent on details, but Declassified has pieced together a timeline of the missions, with March witnessing the highest number of spy flights over Gaza. Amid speculation of ICC arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and potentially British officials, the purpose of these flights remains under scrutiny. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) originally announced flights in support of hostage rescue activities, but questions have arisen regarding their actual objectives. The planes take…

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