Israel and britain
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
What Andy Burnham's rise means for UK's policy in Middle East, Israel and Gaza - explainer
British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports
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.
US, UK denounce security cabinet decision to expand West Bank annexation
Both countries join Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in criticizing Israel's plan to expand control over the West Bank.
Anti-Zionist British MP alleges Netanyahu using Iran protests as pretext for military intervention
Zarah Sultana claimed that Netanyahu's "genocidal government" is "cynically exploiting" the Iranian protests to bring about regime change.
UK’s Palestine Action ban could lead to Sally Rooney's books being removed from shelves
"The disappearance of my work from bookshops would mark a truly extreme incursion by the state into the realm of artistic expression," she said in the statement.
'What has become of the state of Israel?' British-Jewish MP asks after being denied entry
UK lawmaker Peter Prinsley criticizes Israel after being turned away, citing the need for openness to resolve conflict.
Herzog, UK's Starmer clash during 'tough' meeting on Qatar strike, Palestinian statehood
Herzog's office warned that recognizing a Palestinian state at this time would "constitute a reward for terror" and undermine efforts to release the hostages and end the war in Gaza.
Ending the conflict: Negotiation is Israel's only path to peace - opinion
UK Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters urges negotiation with Palestinians, stressing that peace is the only way to secure Israel’s future and end the cycle of violence.
Former UK army officer assisted Israel's Elbit to gain lucrative bid, whistleblower claims - report
The contract under bidding was regarding a 15-year training agreement. The whistle-blower claimed a recently retired brigadier guided Elbit's UK subsidiary to success through privileged information.
