Israel and britain
Netanyahu: 'Britain still an ally of Israel,' even if gov't 'appeases our enemies, attacks us'
"When they appease our common enemies and attack us, it doesn't say much," Netanyahu said about the current relationship with the UK government during an interview with The Daily Mail.
Britain’s long history of adversarial policies toward Iran and Israel - opinion
Playing politics with security: Jerusalem must review UK privileges amid sanctions - editorial
Miliband invoked his 60 relatives murdered in the Holocaust, then announced sanctions on Israel
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.
What Britain risks by treating Israeli intelligence as a bargaining chip - comment
London is banning trade with Israeli settlements. The secret Hezbollah case shows how much of the UK-Israel relationship the British public never sees.
British activist remains in Israeli custody over suspected minor assault during West Bank clash
Finn Joughin was detained Saturday after an encounter involving a child in Umm al-Kheir. Police said late Saturday that he was being held “on suspicion of performing an indecent act against a minor.”
UK Foreign Office withdraws embassy staff from Iran due to 'ongoing security situation'
The UK government website explains that "the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations."
New UK foreign secretary vows to honor Holocaust refugee parents amid Israel policy challenges
Ed Miliband said Britain was a sanctuary to his parents after they escaped the Nazis during World War II, citing his support for Israel while recognizing the "suffering of the people of Gaza."
What Andy Burnham's rise means for UK's policy in Middle East, Israel and Gaza - explainer
Burnham appears likely to take a more openly critical line on Israel’s conduct in Gaza than Keir Starmer initially did, but his record points to a shift in tone and pressure, not a policy upheaval.
British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports
“If settlements are illegal, why have we not made an outright ban on trade? What exactly is it that we’re waiting for?” said Abtisam Mohamed, a Labour politician.
UK Jewish groups express concern as the likely next PM Andy Burnham criticizes Israel over Gaza
Andy Burnham apologized for Labour’s early Gaza response and called for greater pressure on Israel, prompting British Jewish leaders to raise concerns over his remarks.
Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham urges to ramp up pressure on Israel and ban settlement goods
"We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government ... Yes, we have taken some important steps ... But let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire," said Burnham.
Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful
Palestine Action was designated a terror organization last year.
