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News and updates about Britain-Israel

Over Rafah operation

UK to consider suspending arms exports to Israel

The Guardian reports that, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened, diplomatic pressure has been mounting on the UK to suspend arms exports to Israel.

UK to consider suspending arms exports to Israel

Britain:

'We have considerable concerns about ICJ ruling'

British government comments on ICJ ruling in South Africa's case: Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas.

'We have considerable concerns about ICJ ruling'

Chilling winds towards Israel from the UK and US

Obsessional hostility has even infected counterterrorism experts. Op-ed.

Chilling winds towards Israel from the UK and US

Is Britain going wobbly on Israel?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been outmaneuvered by the poisonously anti-Israel liberal establishment.Opinion.

Is Britain going wobbly on Israel?

UK Foreign Secretary:

'Abbas should condemn terror instead of spreading antisemitism'

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly: I will make clear to PA leaders that there is no acceptance for brutality and terrorism.

'Abbas should condemn terror instead of spreading antisemitism'

Netanyahu to UK Foreign Sec.:

'We're two of the like-minded, smart countries'

Netanyahu meets with UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, who is on a diplomatic visit to Israel.

'We're two of the like-minded, smart countries'

During Israel visit:

British Foreign Secretary to warn of threat from Iran

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to meet Netanyahu and Cohen, give speech at international security conference.

British Foreign Secretary to warn of threat from Iran

Britain on judicial reform:

'We urge the Israeli government to build consensus'

British government calls on Israel to ensure the independence of Israel’s judiciary is preserved.

'We urge the Israeli government to build consensus'

Minister Eli Cohen:

'Britain supports our fight against Iran'

Foreign Minister and his British counterpart sign a document that will anchor and deepen Israel-UK relations over the next ten years.

'Britain supports our fight against Iran'

British Foreign Secretary:

'We have no plans to engage with Ben Gvir'

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly tells MPs the UK has "no current plans" to engage with Israel's National Security Minister.

'We have no plans to engage with Ben Gvir'

Britain announces:

Simon Walters to serve as next Ambassador to Israel

Walters, who is already undergoing full time training in the Hebrew language, will take office this summer.

Simon Walters to serve as next Ambassador to Israel

Britain:

Catholic leader urges Truss not to move embassy to Jerusalem

Archbishop of Westminster writes Prime Minister Liz Truss, expresses concerns over plans to move British Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Catholic leader urges Truss not to move embassy to Jerusalem

Israel among countries okayed for British travelers

Israel on British government list of countries to which citizens will be able to travel to without having to quarantine upon return.

Israel among countries okayed for British travelers

Minister who secretly met Israelis returns to British government

Priti Patel, who was forced to resign from Theresa May’s cabinet for unapproved meetings with Israeli officials, appointed Home Secretary.

Minister who secretly met Israelis returns to British government

British PM hopeful:

'Wild horses wouldn't keep me away from Israel'

Boris Johnson supports Israel, calls on Iran to stop breaching nuclear deal.

'Wild horses wouldn't keep me away from Israel'

Britain and Israel sign trade agreement

New continuity agreement will see British businesses and consumers benefitting from continued trade with Israel after the UK leaves EU.

Britain and Israel sign trade agreement

British minister promotes post-Brexit trade in Israel

British International Trade Secretary meets PM as Britain prepares to leave the EU and pursue an independent trade policy.

British minister promotes post-Brexit trade in Israel

British FM calls for independent inquiry into Gaza deaths

British Foreign Secretary meets Netanyahu, expresses concerns over situation in Gaza.

British FM calls for independent inquiry into Gaza deaths

May: Apologize for Balfour Declaration? Absolutely not

British Prime Minister rejects PA demand to apologize for the Balfour Declaration, but also calls for Palestinian state.

May: Apologize for Balfour Declaration? Absolutely not

Netanyahu's visit to London confirmed

Prime Minister Netanyahu will visit London next week for talks with British counterpart Theresa May.

Netanyahu's visit to London confirmed

Report: Netanyahu to meet British PM next week

Israeli media report that Netanyahu will fly to London next week and meet Prime Minister May for the first time since she took office.

Report: Netanyahu to meet British PM next week

Britain's Corbyn: Investigate Israel's 'improper interference'

British Labour leader calls for investigation following incident involving Israeli embassy official who plotted to “take down” British MPs.

Britain's Corbyn: Investigate Israel's 'improper interference'

British Foreign Secretary: No disciplinary action against Israel

Boris Johnson rejects calls to take disciplinary action against Israel after an embassy worker plotted to “take down” hostile MPs.

British Foreign Secretary: No disciplinary action against Israel

Report: Israeli official sought to 'take down' British MPs

Al Jazeera undercover video shows Israeli embassy official in undercover plot to “take down” hostile British MPs. Israel apologizes.

Report: Israeli official sought to 'take down' British MPs

British PM reaffirms her commitment to Israel

British Prime Minister Theresa May praises UK’s relationship with Israel in a letter to the Conservative Friends of Israel.

British PM reaffirms her commitment to Israel

Netanyahu says shalom to new British PM Theresa May

PM Netanyahu sends incoming British Prime Minister Theresa May a warm welcome.

Netanyahu says shalom to new British PM Theresa May

'Britain-Israel relations will not significantly change'

Israel and Britain’s relations will not change once Britain leaves the EU, says British ambassador to Israel.

'Britain-Israel relations will not significantly change'

Netanyahu: Cameron is a 'true friend of Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu reacts to British Prime Minister's resignation announcement, thanks him for his friendship with Israel.

Netanyahu: Cameron is a 'true friend of Israel'

British ambassador: We firmly oppose calls to boycott Israel

Britain’s ambassador to Israel rejects call by UK academics to boycott Israel, says his government opposes boycotts.

British ambassador: We firmly oppose calls to boycott Israel

British FM 'Confident' Israel Will Change Mind on Iran Deal

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond calls on Israel to 'be pragmatic' before visit, says UK embassy will reopen in Iran.

British FM 'Confident' Israel Will Change Mind on Iran Deal

Did Israel Ask Britain to Vote for Anti-Israel Resolution at UN?

British Jewish news website says PM Netanyahu asked Britain to vote in favor of UN endorsing anti-Israel report on Gaza.

Did Israel Ask Britain to Vote for Anti-Israel Resolution at UN?

London: 'We Believe in Israel' Event Follows Synagogue Attack

1,500 Israel-supporters are expected to take part in Britain's largest-ever grassroots conference on Israel. Cameron pledges security.

London: 'We Believe in Israel' Event Follows Synagogue Attack

British MPs Justify Palestinian Terrorism

British MPs equate Temple Mount rights issue, Har Nof massacre in series of controversial tweets.

British MPs Justify Palestinian Terrorism

Golders Green MP Resigns Gov't Role Over UK 'Palestine' Vote

MP Mike Freer says he has no regrets over quitting, warns resolution harms 'two-state solution' on the grand scale.

Golders Green MP Resigns Gov't Role Over UK 'Palestine' Vote

British MPs 'Afraid of Conflict' Abstained from UK Vote

Did fear of confrontation lead to the UK recognition of 'Palestine'? One source says yes - and fears for London's future.

British MPs 'Afraid of Conflict' Abstained from UK Vote

Israel: UK Palestine Vote Undermines Peace Prospects

Jewish state says premature international recognition sends a troubling message to the Palestinian leadership.

Israel: UK Palestine Vote Undermines Peace Prospects

Israeli Embassy: Palestinian Statehood? Only Through Talks

Israeli Embassy in London responds to British parliament’s passing of a motion to recognize “the state of Palestine”.

Israeli Embassy: Palestinian Statehood? Only Through Talks

Britain to Toughen Arms Export Measures for Israel

The British government will announce tougher arms export measures for Israel but will not suspend all export licenses.

Britain to Toughen Arms Export Measures for Israel

Deputy British PM: Suspend Arms Exports to Israel

Nick Clegg calls for arms exports to Israel to be suspended, says he supports Muslim minister who resigned.

Deputy British PM: Suspend Arms Exports to Israel

British Muslim Minister Quits over Gaza Policy

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, a minister at the Foreign Office and minister for faith and communities.

British Muslim Minister Quits over Gaza Policy

Britain Reviewing Arms Sales to Israel

Britain is reviewing licenses to sell arms and military goods to Israel in the light of ongoing operations in Gaza.

Britain Reviewing Arms Sales to Israel

Cameron: I'm a Staunch Supporter of Israel

At press conference with Netanyahu, British PM says that "Palestinian statehood can never come about through violence or terror."

Cameron: I'm a Staunch Supporter of Israel

Cameron's Israel Visit is On, Despite Foreign Ministry Strike

Officials confirm that British Prime Minister will visit Israel this week, where he will meet Netanyahu and address the Knesset.

Cameron's Israel Visit is On, Despite Foreign Ministry Strike

Cameron to Address the Knesset Next Week

British Prime Minister will speak before the Knesset on March 12, in a visit that was scheduled for last month and postponed.

Cameron to Address the Knesset Next Week

Cameron Cancels Israel Visit to Deal with British Floods

British Prime Minister cancels a planned trip to Israel and the PA next week to deal with devastating floods in England.

Cameron Cancels Israel Visit to Deal with British Floods

Outrage Continues Over US Spying Allegations

US 'spied on former Defense Minister from apartment across the street'. Netanyahu: We don't need special occasion to demand Pollard release.

Outrage Continues Over US Spying Allegations

British Ex-Foreign Secretary Blames 'Jewish Money' for Conflict

Former British FM blamed ‘unlimited’ Jewish, Zionist funds for conflict. Former MK: He forgot Jewish control of the media.

British Ex-Foreign Secretary Blames 'Jewish Money' for Conflict

Hague: Israel Losing Support in Britain Because of 'Settlements'

British Foreign Secretary blames loss of support in Britain towards Israel on its construction in Judea and Samaria.

Hague: Israel Losing Support in Britain Because of 'Settlements'

PM Offers Sympathy to Hague over London Attack

British Foreign Secretary William Hague is in Jerusalem.

PM Offers Sympathy to Hague over London Attack

Yaalon 'Not Aware' of British, French Plans to Recall Envoys

Vice Prime Minister says cabinet has, in essence, adopted the Levy Report.

Yaalon 'Not Aware' of British, French Plans to Recall Envoys

British, French, Summon Israel Ambassadors

Israeli ambassadors summoned for talks over new construction in Judea and Samaria.

British, French, Summon Israel Ambassadors

Report: Head of MI6 Told Israel Not to Attack Iran

Report: the head of the British Secret Service made a secret visit to Israel and urged Netanyahu not to attack Iran.

Report: Head of MI6 Told Israel Not to Attack Iran

Secret British Documents Reveal Attitudes Toward Netanyahu

Documents seen by website The Commentator reveal: Britain thinks Netanyahu uses PA incitement to delay peace talks.

Secret British Documents Reveal Attitudes Toward Netanyahu

Samaria Leaders meet MP over ‘Apartheid’ Claims

Samaria Jews, PA dissident meet British MP who blamed “apartheid” Israel for the deaths of British troops and more.

Samaria Leaders meet MP over ‘Apartheid’ Claims

Israel Baiter Captures UK Seat

Friend Of Saddam And Ahmedinejad Elected To Parliament In The UK

George Galloway won a stunning victory in a by-election. He will again have parliament as a stage for attacks on Israel.

Friend Of Saddam And Ahmedinejad Elected To Parliament In The UK

UK More Interested in Islam, 100,000 Have Converted

Interest in Islam is on the rise in Britain, where more than 100,000 have converted. The average convert is female, white, and 27 years old.

UK More Interested in Islam, 100,000 Have Converted

Revealed: UK's Thatcher Found Begin 'Difficult'

The British National Archives revealed former PM Thatcher's views on “difficult” Menachem Begin, who helped drive the British from Israel.

Revealed: UK's Thatcher Found Begin 'Difficult'

UK: Student Leader's Anti-Semitic Outburst

A senior student union member in the UK faces calls to resign after saying Jewish suffering has been fabricated to allow Jews to attack Arabs.

UK: Student Leader's Anti-Semitic Outburst

British MP Says Israel is 'Cause of Terrorism'

Jenny Tonge, British politician with history of anti-Israel statements, complains about 'Holocaust guilt' and the 'power of the pro-Israel lobby.'

British MP Says Israel is 'Cause of Terrorism'

Britain Signs 'Treaty Between Nations' with PA

Britain has signed a “treaty between nations” with the PA, and refers to Judea and Samaria as "Palestine."

Britain Signs 'Treaty Between Nations' with PA