ABSTRACT

This analysis explores the nature of Anglo-Israeli intelligence relations between 1967 and 1974, focusing in particular on how the legacy of the British mandate in Palestine, the influence of senior British diplomats, as well as wider commercial interests shaped attempts by intelligence officials on both sides to move this relationship beyond the purely functional. Whilst Israel looked to barter access to recently captured Soviet equipment for greater collaboration with the British in weapons development and arms sales, London demurred. Despite the urging of some in Whitehall, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office limited any collaboration to functional exchanges and kept them firmly in the shadows. The aftermath of the October 1973 war revealed the price paid by Britain. With Israel now dependent on Washington for the bulk of its military equipment, London’s ability to exercise any influence over Tel Aviv in reaching an accommodation with its Arab neighbours diminished greatly.

摘要

该分析探讨了 1967 年至 1974 年间英以情报关系的性质，特别关注英国在巴勒斯坦的任务遗产、英国高级外交官的影响以及更广泛的商业利益如何影响情报官员在这两个方面的尝试。双方将这种关系超越纯粹的功能。虽然以色列希望以易货获得最近缴获的苏联设备，以便与英国在武器开发和军售方面进行更大的合作，但伦敦表示反对。尽管白厅的一些人敦促，外交和联邦事务部将任何合作都限制在职能交流上，并将它们牢牢地隐藏在阴影中。1973 年 10 月战争的后果揭示了英国付出的代价。以色列现在的大部分军事装备都依赖华盛顿，