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


One in five Britons like Israel, more support Palestinians

However, 46% said they would not support a boycott of Israeli products, while a similar number said that hating Israel is antisemitism.

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Jewish novelist examines increase of antisemitism in Britain

“If cultural organisations are afraid of hosting events for Jewish writers, then Britain has taken a big step backwards.”

U.S. writer Richard Zimler

Britain’s next Labour government and Israel

Whatever Corbyn’s own views on antisemitism, there is no doubting his pretty total opposition to Israel.

Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour Party, waves to supporters in Hastings on January 17, days after losing a vote of no-confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May’s government over her Brexit deal

UK Labour MP suggests Israel backing breakaway Labour group, apologizes

A commenter on Longos’ post wrote simply that the seven MPs were “Israelis,” a comment which Longos “loved” on Facebook.

Official portrait of Ruth George (Chris McAndrew/Wikimedia Commons)

What does Brexit mean for British-Israel trade?

Britain is Israel's leading export destination within the EU, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May welcomes Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Downing Street in London, June 6, 2018

Israel, UK in talks to ensure continuity of trade after Brexit

According to Central Bureau of Statistics figures, Israel and the UK did some $9.5b worth of trade in 2017, with Israel enjoying a trade surplus of some $800m.

UK Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox MP (right) and British Ambassador to Israel David Quarrey at Peres Centre for Peace and Innovation, November 27, 2018

Candidly Speaking: UK Jews want unity 'at any price'

What is wrong in castigating ignorant Jews who not only publicly identify with those seeking to murder us but even stoop to commemorating them by publicly reciting kaddish?

UK Board of Deputies Head Marie van der Zyl.

Conservative Friends of Israel and taking Israel-UK relations forward

As Prince William said: “The ties between our two countries have never been stronger.”

Britian's Prince William meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara

Reality Check: Better late than never

This lack of an official royal visit has been no oversight but rather a deliberate snub to the Jewish state on the part of the British Foreign Office.

Britain's Prince William attends the first annual Royal Foundation Forum held at Aviva in London, February 28, 2018 . REUTERS/Chris Jackson/Pool

Israel, Britain sign scientific cooperation agreement

Akunis: A clear message against backers of anti-Israel boycotts

Ofir Akunis at the JPost Annual Conference 2017