Grant Shapps

For the first time:

UK airdrops over 10 tons of food supplies into Gaza

British Defense Ministry says the aid consists of water, rice, cooking oil, flour, tinned goods and baby formula and will support the people of Gaza.

British Defense Minister:

'Coalition attacks degrading Houthis capabilities'

The British Defense Minister delivers a report on the coalition attacks against the Houthis to protect shipping in the Red Sea.

UK Defense Secretary:

'No other option than a Palestinian state'

Britain’s Defense Secretary, Grant Shapps, says Netanyahu's comments rejecting the prospect of a Palestinian state were "disappointing".

'I felt unsafe':

UK Minister's daughter drops uni course due to antisemitism

The daughter of Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says she felt unsafe following anti-Israel protests at the University of Leeds.

Report:

Britain considering strikes on Houthis

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says the government will not hesitate to take “direct action” to prevent further Houthi attacks.

UK Defense Sec. joins Israeli DM for Hanukkah candlelighting

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hosts UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps exactly 2 months after Hamas massacre.

Britain sends destroyer to the Gulf amid regional tensions

UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says HMS Diamond will keep Britain and its interests safe.

British Defense Secretary:

'Israel is doing its best, sometimes civilians get hurt in wars'

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps backs Israel: Calling for a ceasefire is in effect saying ‘don't worry about those terrorists’.

UK Defense Secretary:

'Israel has a right to go after Hamas'

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says asking Israel to reach a ceasefire with Hamas, after it murdered 1,400 people, is "untenable".

Britain:

Jewish lawmaker Grant Shapps to serve as defense secretary

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak taps Grant Shapps to be the first Jewish defense secretary in nearly three decades.