Despite hostility to Israel:

Starmer refuses to call Gaza war 'genocide'

UK Prime Minister rebuffs genocide claims in Parliament and backs sanctions against Israeli ministers.

Gaza conflict

Britain threatens 'concrete actions' against Israel

British PM Keir Starmer warns Israel of "further concrete actions" if it doesn't cease its Gaza offensive and lift aid restrictions.

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PM quizzes Jewish children on Passover customs

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Jewish children at his official residence and speaks with them about Passover customs.

"I never lost hope"

British PM Keir Starmer meets freed hostage Eli Sharabi

Released hostage holds emotional meeting on Friday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

Starmer 'concerned' by BBC’s flawed Gaza documentary

British Prime Minister says he is "concerned" by BBC documentary on Gaza which featured the son of a Hamas official.

Diaspora Minister:

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli criticized PM Starmer for failing to condemn Hamas in a statement about the released hostage Eli Sharabi's condition.

British PM on Eli Sharabi:

'I was dismayed to see his frail condition'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who met with family of freed hostage Eli Sharabi, comments on his release: We must continue to see all the hostages freed. These people were ripped away from their lives in the most brutal circumstances and held in appalling conditions.

Britain:

UK PM Keir Starmer sacks Health Minister for antisemitism

British Health Minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked over comments posted on a WhatsApp group, as well as wishing death on those who do not support his party.

Freed hostage's mother:

'She was held in UNRWA facilities and denied medical treatment'

Mandy Damari, mother of Emily Damari who was freed after 470 days in captivity, reveals during conversation with British PM that her daughter was held in UNRWA facilities in Gaza: It's a miracle that she survived.

Hostage's mother to Keir Starmer:

'UK needs to help us free hostages now, not in words, in action'

Mother of British-Israeli Hostage Emily Damari pleads with UK Prime Minister to act for the immediate and unconditional release of all of the hostages.

'Remember October of last year'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

MP Ayoub Khan asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer why his government has not classified Israel's war as a genocide, to which he answered: 'I'm well aware of the definition of genocide, and that is why I've never referred to it as one.'

British PM:

'Alarmed to hear about drone launched towards Netanyahu's home'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to Netanyahu after Hezbollah fired a UAV towards his private home. His office: He discussed with Netanyahu the opportunity presented by Sinwar’s death to halt the fighting and get the hostages out.

Keir Starmer:

UK considering sanctions on Smotrich and Minister Ben Gvir

Keir Starmer to Ed Davey, 'UK considering sanctions for Finance Minister Smotrich and National Security Minister Ben Gvir.' 'The days of the Mandate are over. They do not scare me.'

After suspending arms exports:

Keir Starmer: Oct. 7, 2023 'darkest day' since Holocaust

In October 7 memorial post, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls to 'unequivocally stand with the Jewish community,' 'secure a better future for the Middle East.'

'It cannot be tolerated'

British Prime Minister condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Iranian ballistic missile attack: We stand with Israel, Iran must stop these attacks, together with its proxies like Hezbollah.

Keir Starmer meets families of hostages

British Prime Minister meets with the families of hostages and bereaved families at his residence in London.

Netanyahu criticizes British gov't:

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

In interview with Daily Mail, PM Netanyahu criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over its anti-Israel decisions: These misguided decisions will not change our determination to defeat Hamas.

British PM:

'Suspension of arms exports to Israel was a legal decision'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends his government's partial suspension of arms exports to Israel, says it does not signify a change in UK support for Israel's right to self-defense.

Keir Starmer sends condolences over deaths of 6 hostages

British PM speaks with Netanyahu following recovery of the bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza overnight, welcomes Israeli support for US ceasefire proposal.

British PM to Iranian President:

'Refrain from attacking Israel'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, urges him to refrain from attacking Israel and says war is not in anyone's interest.

British PM to Herzog:

'Immediate steps need to be taken towards ceasefire in Gaza'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets President Isaac Herzog in Paris: There is no moral equivalence between Israel, a democratic state, and Hamas, a terrorist organization.

The UK election. A perspective.

Most of the pro-Palestinian Arab migrants, who made their voices heard in the recent election, arrived in Britain from places ruled by dictators and despots and had never met a Jew in their lives. Op-ed.

UK Prime Minister speaks with PM Netanyahu and PA Chairman Abbas

UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, expressed his hope, 'to further deepen the close relationship between the two countries,' but emphasized, 'the urgent need for a ceasefire, return of hostages and immediate increase in the volume of humanitarian aid reaching civilians.'

Herzog congratulates Starmer:

'I look forward to working together with him'

President Isaac Herzog congratulates Britain’s Labour Party after it won the parliamentary elections, expresses appreciation and gratitude to outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Sunak concedes defeat

Labour Party achieves landslide victory in Britain

Labour predicted to win 410 seats. The Conservatives headed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are predicted to crash to 131 seats.

Rishi Sunak to resign today after devastating election loss

Outgoing British PM to present resignation to King Charles today after Labour Party wins majority of 410 seats in Parliament, step down as head of Conservative Party.

Britain:

Labour leader says he wouldn't work on Friday night

British Labour leader Keir Starmer condemns Conservative attacks on him over his comments that he avoids working after 6:00 p.m. on Fridays, due to the fact that his wife is Jewish and they observe Shabbat dinner.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

British Jews see uncertain future as Labour expected to win big

Chaim, a young Jew from London, tells Arutz Sheva that while Jews are not too worried about the current leader of the projected ruling party, there is a fear of who may replace him as the party is thought to still have anti-semitic elements.

The looming choice for Diaspora Jews

Apart from any dangers, the political choices they face are likely to make for an uncomfortable ride. Opinion.

Britain:

Labour Party to pledge to recognize Palestinian state

Guardian newspaper reports that Britain's Labour Party will include a pledge to recognize a Palestinian state at an appropriate time in peace talks in its election manifesto.

British PM Sunak calls election for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls national election that his Conservatives are widely expected to lose to the opposition Labour Party.

UK:

3 charged for pro-Palestinian protest outside Labour head's home

Three activists were charged with public order offenses after they demonstrated outside the home of Sir Keir Starmer calling for an arms embargo on Israel. PM Sunak: 'No MP should be harassed at their own home.'

Change of stance?

British Labour leader calls for Gaza ceasefire

Keir Starmer's aides insist his latest words do not amount to a change in position.

UK Labour leader:

'Labour has changed on antisemitism'

Keir Starmer comments on removal of candidate who made anti-Israel statements: When I say the Labour Party has changed under my leadership, I mean it.

After anti-Israel rant:

UK Labour Party withdraws support for candidate

Labour Party withdraws support for candidate Azhar Ali after he suggested Israel relaxed its security in run up to the October 7 attack by Hamas to provide grounds to invade Gaza.

The fracturing of the ‘progressive’ West

Leftists are now crying because suddenly, they feel the hot breath of the Jew-haters on their own necks.Opinion.

Keir Starmer: Now is not the time for a ceasefire in Gaza

UK Labour Party leader warns a ceasefire right now would leave Hamas with the ability to repeat the October 7 massacre.

Jeremy Corbyn banned:

UK Labour blocks former leader from running for party

Party executive bans controversial ex-leader from being a Labour candidate in the next British general election.

Britain:

Jewish lawmaker returns to Labour Party after four years

Luciana Berger rejoins Labour Party after resigning in protest at the party's handling of antisemitism allegations.

Majority of British public backs Labour’s Corbyn ban, poll finds

Survey notes only 23% of voters believe Keir Starmer made wrong decision in barring ex-leader from standing for party in next election.

UK watchdog ends Labour Party monitoring on antisemitism

Equality and Human Rights Commission ends monitoring of Labour, saying Keir Starmer has made progress combating antisemitism.

Labour will not allow Corbyn to run for party in next election

UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer makes it clear ex-leader is not welcome in party in the wake of cleaning up internal antisemitism.

Keir Starmer:

‘We had to rip antisemitism out by its roots’

British Labour Leader leader vows to continue fighting antisemitism that had taken hold of his party during tenure of Jeremy Corbyn.

UK Labour leader rules out Jeremy Corbyn running for party

Keir Starmer confirms that controversial former party leader will not be allowed to be a Labour candidate.

UK Labour leader:

'We ripped out antisemitism by its roots'

Keir Starmer receives ovation after saying "we had to rip out antisemitism by its roots".

Watch: Keir Starmer says incoming PM 'out of touch'

Labour leader, Keir Starmer, says Liz Truss has her priorities backwards as he assails the newly-elected Tory leader.

Keir Starmer defends using Holocaust memorial backdrop

UK Labour leader Starmer defends showing Berlin Holocaust memorial in election video.

Keir Starmer blasted for Holocaust backdrop in political ad

Labour leader walks through the Berlin Holocaust memorial as he mentions “the serious situation in Ukraine” and economic policy.

UK Labour leader hosts official from Israeli Labor party

The move is designed to underline the contrast between Starmer's Labour and Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour.

Survey: Under Keir Starmer, Jews returning to UK Labour Party

UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer’s work ridding the party of antisemitism has received the endorsement of the Jewish Labour Movement.

Keir Starmer’s Labour anti-Semitism problem

Like so many liberals, he selects aspects of issues that conform to his idealistic viewpoint, blanking out those that undermine it. Op-ed.

Labour leader Keir Starmer slams 'anti-Zionist anti-Semitism'

During keynote speech at Labour Friends of Israel lunch, Starmer details his work to rid his party of anti-Semitism.

Study reveals UK Labour Party's obsessive anti-Israel tweeting

New study by British anti-extremism group finds that Labour Party’s elite are "obsessed" with posting anti-Israel tweets.

UK Labour councillor slammed for joining ‘River to sea’ chant

Previously suspended councillor participating in “From the river to the sea” chant at protest alongside Jeremy Corbyn.

Suspended UK Labour politician's return ignites backlash

Pending return of Labour councillor suspended over allegations of online anti-Semitic material sparks outrage among Labour councillors.

Labour Party leader to UK PM: Recognize the “State of Palestine”

Sir Keir Starmer urges PM Johnson use G7 summit to advocate for "end to the occupation and a recognized sovereign Palestinian state."

UK Labour leader singles out Israel as breaker of "int'l law"

Keir Starmer says Israeli "violence against worshippers during Ramadan at the al-Aqsa mosque was shocking."

UK Labour leader Starmer refuses to allow Corbyn back into party

Following Corbyn's "apology" for anti-Semitism under his watch, Labour Party readmitted Corbyn, but Starmer has effectively vetoed the move.

UK Labour leader: Another painful day for the Jewish community

British Labour leader Keir Starmer responds to reinstatement of his predecessor.

UK Labour leader committed to 'root out' anti-Semitism

British Labour leader Keir Starmer: We're making progress and we will root out the anti-Semitism that has infected our party.