MHAC recognises a significant risk to the Yorkshire and wider UK population from the United States surveillance activity at Menwith Hill because it makes a significant military target.
On 3rd March 2026 the regular Peace Witness at the Gates of Menwith Hill was supported by more people than usual. MoD Police presence increased from the usual one to three officers by the Main Gate.
Article in Declassified on 20th June 2024 supporting the impression that UK / US Surveillance is being used by the Israeli military in their actions against Hamas in Gaza.