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."

Britain's Defence Secretary Wes Streeting walks following the first cabinet meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, July 21, 2026.
Britain’s incoming Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband arrives ahead of a cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London on July 21, 2026, a day after Andy Burnham became Britain's new prime minister.

New UK foreign secretary vows to honor Holocaust refugee parents amid Israel policy challenges

Newly elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham arrives at Derby Gate by the Houses of Parliament, following Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of the timeline for his resignation, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

What Andy Burnham's rise means for UK's policy in Middle East, Israel and Gaza - explainer

Member of Parliament Abtisam Mohamed looks on on the day Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a ministerial statement on Hamas' October 7 attack anniversary and the Middle East at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, October 7, 2024.

British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports


Interior Minister Shaked meets with British counterpart Priti Patel

The meeting began with the UK’s Patel expressing condolences amid Israel’s recent string of violent terrorist attacks while offering to further intelligence cooperation with Israel.

 Israel's Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked meets with her British counterpart, the United Kingdom's Home Secretary Priti Patel, on Thursday in London.

Israel, UK becoming closer than ever - opinion

The recently-signed memorandum of understanding between Israel and the UK clearly describes a roadmap that will enhance and deepen cooperation across many areas.

FOREIGN MINISTER Yair Lapid and Britain’s Foreign Secretary Liz Truss exchange documents after signing a memorandum of understanding at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in London, in November.

Knesset speaker mourns MP's death with British counterpart

In honor of Sir David's friendship, Speaker Levy brought with him for Sir David’s wife a personal letter and a special tribute on behalf of the Knesset of a golden depiction of Jerusalem.

 Knesset speaker mourns MP's death with British counterpart

Britain’s opposition party wrestles with its identity

Starmer came into office reiterating his utter determination to stamp out the scourge of antisemitism from the party. From very early in his leadership he demonstrated his resolve.

 Britain’s Labour Party leader Keir Starmer with his Jewish wife Victoria at the annual conference in Brighton on September 29.

Grapevine October 10, 2021: Check mates

Several former heads of state and government have made return visits to Israel after leaving office, but none more so than former UK prime minister Tony Blair.

 WORLD CHESS champion Gary Kasparov (right) plays against Natan Sharansky during a simultaneous match against 25 competitors in Jerusalem in 1996.

UK’s Johnson reaffirms ‘unflinching’ support for Israel’s security

In the new Conservative Friends of Israel’s "Informed Magazine," PM Boris Johnson said he is proud that the UK-Israel relationship has gone “from strength to strength” under his government.

 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City

UK lists Jerusalem separately from Israel on COVID-19 travel advisory

Starting on Saturday morning, travelers arriving in England from Israel will not have to enter quarantine.

The Temple Mount in Jerusalem

Britain and the poppy – a word of explanation

No practice, convention or tradition is without controversy in the UK, not even the red poppy.

‘IN FLANDERS fields the poppies blow’: British remembrance poppies.

Anniversary of Balfour Declaration: Remembering Arthur James Balfour

Thank you Britain for your Balfour Declaration – Chag Balfour Sameach!

Lord Balfour's writing desk. Museum of the Jewish People, Tel Aviv.

British politicians call for economic steps against Israel on annexation

“The annexation of occupied territory is in violation of international law as set out in UN Security Council Resolutions,” a House of Lords committee has said.

A general view at the House of Lords in London, Britain January 21, 2020.