Israel and britain
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
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
British and Israeli scientists create partnership through the British Council's BIRAX program
The Britain-Israel Research and Academic Exchange (BIRAX) program's new NIS 12 million investment allows for new scientific advancements.
Britain withdraws family members of embassy staff from Israel
Out of fear of a wider regional conflict, the British embassy withdrew family members of Israeli embassy staff.
UK foreign minister says more sanctions possible over West Bank violence
Labour government is "deeply concerned" over heightened tensions in the West Bank.
Corbyn: UK not abiding by int'l law, supplying arms to 'genocidal' country
Corbyn is also in talks with four other independent MPs to form a new pro-Palestine group, which would increase their sway in Parliament.
Britain sanctions Israeli groups for violence in West Bank
This is the second UK sanction package targeting individuals in the West Bank, with the first being announced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in mid-February.
Giving UK access to Israeli prisons is attempt to build bridges - opinion
The addition of the United Kingdom to the list of Israel’s confident national security discussants is the first time the country has made such a turn for any ally other than the US.
Britain's deputy PM defends Israel but calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Oliver Dowden said the British government was "continuously" urging Israel to abide by international humanitarian law and had also raised concerns about getting aid into Gaza.
UK joins US in announcing travel ban on extremist Israeli settlers
The United Kingdom, European Union, and multiple other countries also put out a statement Friday condemning settler violence.
Israel mustn’t stop war on terrorists who cut off heads - British DS
The UK Defense Secretary compared the IDF aerial bombings of Gaza with the British and American bombing of the German city of Dresden during World War II.
Israel freezes Barclays bank account linked to Hamas fundraising
The Israeli police said in a statement on Tuesday that its cyber unit worked with British police to freeze a Barclays bank account linked to Hamas.
