Ed miliband

Did UK pressure on Israel help Netanyahu, or bring his opponents closer to power? - analysis

When British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced new measures against Israeli settlements on September 8, he insisted that Britain was not trying to influence Israel’s election.

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a reset in relations with Israel in September, including tougher measures targeting settlements in the West Bank.
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of Argentina Javier Milei in Israel, April 19, 2026.

Netanyahu switches Israel's position to favor Argentina in dispute over Falklands - report

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 8, 2026.

Western leaders back a two-state solution, but do Palestinians even want one? - opinion

Ultra-Orthodox Jews take part in a welcoming parade in Jerusalem for Haredi draft dodgers following their release from military prison, during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, September 29, 2026.

Majority of Israelis back haredi draft law, October 7 inquiry, IDI survey finds


A recipe for disaster: Edward Miliband, Britain, and relations with Israel - opinion

In fact, Miliband's statement of policy was not only an embarrassing presentation of lies in place of facts, but he made assertions about the future which are unsubstantiated.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London

Britain’s sanctions on Israeli settlements reveal hypocrisy of its ‘occupation’ policy - opinion

Britain’s settlement sanctions risk damaging ties with Israel while exposing a glaring double standard.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 8, 2026.

Israel's measures against UK likely succeeded in diminishing British influence, Abrams says

Elliott Abrams said Israel's retaliatory measures against Britain were likely successful in limiting London's diplomatic influence.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 8, 2026.

UK wants to punish Israel’s settlements, but Palestinians will pay the price - comment

At the very least, Britain should acknowledge that economic pressure on Israel will have consequences beyond the people it intends to punish.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London

Burnham lauds UK West Bank sanctions as example of British ‘leadership on world stage'

During an interview with Sky News, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband also defended the sanctions, stating that he was “proud” of the decision because “it was the right thing to do.”

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham attends a meeting with Jewish community leaders at Downing Street in London, Britain, September 3, 2026.

Trump did not oppose UK's sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank, officials say

According to Axios, US President Donald Trump did not object to the planned sanctions during a call between Trump and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham ahead of the the UK's announcement.

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.

PA's UK Embassy praises Foreign Sec. Miliband's ban on trade with West Bank settlements

PA Ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot praised Britain's settlement trade ban as a "turning point" and called for further sanctions, including an arms embargo on Israel.

Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian Authority's mission to the United Kingdom, gestures during a ceremony after Britain announced on Sunday its recognition of a Palestinian state at the mission's headquarters in London, Britain, September 22, 2025; illustrative.

Miliband accuses settlers of ethnic cleansing as UK imposes sweeping sanctions

Miliband: UK believes Israel is carrying out ethnic cleansing in West Bank, 'we refuse to be bystanders' • Alongside UK, France, and Canada, 12 countries say they back restrictions on settlements

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband departs after a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, September 8, 2026

'Facts matter less': Israel, Huckabee slam UK foreign secretary over Gaza medicine claims

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee backed the Foreign Ministry, writing: “the Brits have lost it. Their government’s Jew hatred knows no bounds and recognizes no facts.”

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband arrives to attend a cabinet meeting after the summer recess at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, September 1, 2026.

UK to ‘reset policy’ on West Bank settlements, Miliband tells parliament

Miliband spoke during his first question-and-answer session with lawmakers since he and the government he represents were sworn into office in July.  

Israeli settlement structures being installed near the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh, in the West Bank, August 10, 2026