A former Royal Air Force technician has called on the UK government to publish footage from surveillance flights launched from its Akrotiri base in Cyprus over Gaza, citing intelligence sharing with Israel.

Steve Masters, who served 19 years in the RAF, told Declassified UK that withholding the footage fuels suspicion Britain is “materially aiding a genocide.”

He said the UK has admitted to sharing intelligence from the flights in real time, according to his account, and warned such data could be used for broader military targeting beyond hostage-related matters.

The claims have drawn criticism in parliament. Labour MP Brian Leishman called the situation “scandalous,” accusing London of training Israeli soldiers while hiding Akrotiri’s role behind national security. Similar concerns were previously raised by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who questioned how intelligence gathered over Gaza is being used.

British officials have denied the Cyprus bases were involved in US strikes on Iran, while confirming past deployments from the island in support of Israel, citing the UK’s “unwavering commitment” to its security.

The Cradle Media