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flag UK ends two-year Gaza surveillance mission after hostages released under US deal.

flag The UK has ended its two-year surveillance mission over Gaza, with the final flight on October 10, following the release of remaining Hamas-held hostages under a US-brokered agreement. flag The unarmed Royal Air Force flights, which began in December 2023, were focused solely on locating hostages and shared only rescue-related intelligence with Israel, according to the Ministry of Defence. flag Defence Secretary John Healey praised the mission’s role in securing the hostages’ return and restoring aid, calling it a step toward peace. flag While pro-Palestinian groups raised concerns about potential military use of intelligence, the UK maintained strict controls and denied any combat involvement.

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