David Lammy

UK Foreign Secretary condemns Israel’s deportation of Labour MPs

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy strongly criticizes Israel for detaining and deporting two Labour MPs who called for a boycott of Israel.

Sa'ar to British counterpart:

'We want a deal, we'll soon know if Hamas does too'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosts British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The two discuss a number of regional issues, including Iran, Syria, and Lebanon.

British Foreign Secretary:

'UK had diplomatic contact with Syrian rebel group'

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms the British government established "diplomatic contact" with rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which recently overthrew Assad’s regime, even though it is a proscribed terrorist organization.

'Totally wrong'

British Foreign Secretary criticizes Israel's anti-UNRWA laws

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticizes bills passed by the Knesset banning the activities of UNRWA: The UK has been clear that Israel must ensure UNRWA can deliver aid at the speed and scale needed.

British Foreign Secretary:

'A regional war would be catastrophic'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he spoke to his Israeli and Iranian counterparts in an attempt to avoid escalation into a “catastrophic” regional war.

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

The UK government announced a new round of sanctions targeting senior Iranian military figures and organizations for their role in attempting to destabilize the Middle East in response to Iran's massive ballistic missile attack on Israel two weeks ago.

Blinken and Lammy:

'We support Israel, but it's important to avoid escalation'

US Secretary of State and British Foreign Secretary issue joint statement after meeting in London, express support for the ongoing mediation efforts to conclude the agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.

David Lammy, Joe Biden and Israel

Lammy, Biden and now Harris have their opportunistic eyes on two sets of voters: the growing Muslim vote and the youth vote, both of which have been passionately anti-Israel since October 2023. They have thrown Jewish-Americans and Jewish-Brits under the bus. Opinion.

British journalist:

'UK arms ban to Israel is shameful betrayal'

Daily Telegraph's Allison Pearson severely criticizes UK's decision to ban arms shipment to Israel, 'A shameful betrayal of a heroic ally.'

UK suspends some arms sales to Israel

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced Monday that the UK would be suspending some of its arms sales to Israel.

Iran's new Foreign Minister seeks dialogue with the EU

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who negotiated 2015 nuclear deal, says Iran welcomes relations with the European Union "in an environment based on mutual respect".

British, French FMs:

'We will support Israel if it comes under attack'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné promise during Israel visit that their countries would stand by Israel if it were attacked by Iran.

FM Katz to British and French:

'We expect international coalition to join attack on Iran'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz made it clear to his British and French counterparts that if Iran attacks, Israel expects an international coalition led by the US, UK, and France to strike back with Israel.

'Deliberately provocative'

Britain condemns Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit

British Foreign Secretary joins in on the condemnations of National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount.

'There can be no more delays'

Britain welcomes call to resume hostage deal talks

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomes call by Qatar, Egypt and US for resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas: The fighting must stop now, and all hostages still cruelly detained by Hamas must be released.

'Embarrassing betrayal of Israel'

Telegraph attacks new British government

A column published in the Daily Telegraph claims that the new British Foreign Minister’s decision to renew funding for UNRWA is ‘a source of deep concern.’

New UK Foreign Secretary restores UNRWA funding

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he was 'appalled by the allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7th October attacks.'

New British Foreign Secretary visits Yad Vashem

Secretary David Lammy says, 'One of the lessons of the Holocaust is the imperative to combat and defeat with all the strength the prevalent calls for the annihilation and elimination of the Jewish state.'

Herzog to UK Foreign Sec.:

'Your landslide victory enables the UK to move forward'

Newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with President Herzog, as well as with the family of Tamir Adar, who was murdered and whose body was being held by Hamas.

UK Foreign Secretary:

'War in Gaza is intolerable, immediate ceasefire is needed'

Britain’s new Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, visits Israel, says Britain wants to assist with diplomatic efforts “securing a ceasefire deal and creating the space for a credible and irreversible pathway towards a two-state solution.”

British Foreign Secretary:

'I want to get back to a balanced position on Israel and Gaza'

Britain’s new Foreign Secretary David Lammy tells Reuters: We've been very clear that we want to see a ceasefire, the fighting has to stop, the aid has got to get in.

New UK Foreign Secretary:

'I back international efforts to secure Gaza ceasefire'

Britain's newly appointed Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, reiterates his support for international efforts to secure an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and for the release of remaining hostages.