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Arms to Israel transported through British airspace, Declassified reveals
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ARMS shipments to Israel have passed through British airspace while the country continues its assault on Gaza, Declassified UK revealed today.

The investigative website found that eight flights had flown over British airspace carrying over 50 tonnes of munitions to Israel between October and March this year. 

Sniper ammunition, explosives for use in military aircraft, and detonators, were among the cargos.

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