Israel and britain

Israel, UK agree to keep east Jerusalem consulate open as limited diplomatic mission

Twenty British diplomats, including the consul-general, will leave Israel, while seven diplomats will remain at the former consulate under a limited mandate, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said.

A view of the entrance to the British Consulate in east Jerusalem, September 9, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of a possible attack during the 2026 election.

Netanyahu: 'Britain still an ally of Israel,' even if gov't 'appeases our enemies, attacks us'

Pro-Palestinian activists attend a protest against Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of deadly terror attacks, in London, Britain, March 31, 2026.

Britain’s long history of adversarial policies toward Iran and Israel - opinion

The Elizabeth Tower more commonly known as Big Ben is pictured during a near total solar eclipse, with more than 90 percent of the Sun blocked by the Moon across Britain, in central London on August 12, 2026.

Playing politics with security: Jerusalem must review UK privileges amid sanctions - editorial


Grapevine: Diplomacy on the ball

Israel is like an eligible bride being wooed by many suitors.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Ethiopian Parliament, July 7 2016.

Theresa May, a ‘long-standing friend of Israel’

The parliamentary chairman of the Conservative Friends of Israel issued a statement saying that “Israel can rest assured that a UK led by Theresa May will be there in its moments of need."

Theresa May emerges to speak to reporters after being confirmed as the leader of the Conservative Party..

UK ambassador: Brexit may make Israel relationship more important

A ‘BREXIT’ SUPPORTER holds a Union Jack at a Vote Leave rally in London earlier this month.

British Labour lawmaker who accused Israel envoy of dual loyalties gains senior posts

Flynn said the ambassador to Israel should be “someone with roots in the UK [who] can’t be accused of having Jewish loyalty.”

A woman holds a Union flag umbrella in front of the Big Ben clock tower (R) and the Houses of Parliament in London

What price Brexit?

How will Israel be affected by the decision of the United Kingdom, its third-largest trading partner, to leave the European Union?

Former London mayor and Brexit champion Boris Johnson stands beside chef Assaf Granit, during a visit to the Machneyuda restaurant in Jerusalem in November

Fraying Europe: The call of the future

Faced with a fraying Europe, Israel’s task is to do there what it has learned to do in the Middle East: Keep neutral and cultivate trade.

Nigel Farage, the leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), makes a statement after Britain voted to leave the European Union last week.

Brexit: So is it ‘good for the Jews’?

We can only hope and pray that European captains of industry, politicians, media and NGOs take the UK vote as a wake-up call for them all.

A ‘BREXIT’ SUPPORTER holds a Union Jack at a Vote Leave rally in London earlier this month.

British ambassador: UK's relationship with Israel won't change significantly

The Israeli relationship with the EU, however, is another story.

Britain’s new ambassador to Israel, David Quarrey

Analysis: On diplomatic front, weaker EU not necessarily bad for Israel

Israel loses good friend in Cameron, but leading contenders to succeed him – Johnson, Osborne – also very friendly.

A man carries a EU flag, after Britain voted to leave the European Union

How will the historic Brexit hit the EU economy?

Other EU members will have to fill in at least some of the shortfall from a future lack of UK contributions.

Dawn breaks behind the Houses of Parliament and the statue of Winston Churchill in Westminster, London, Britain June 24, 2016