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."

JULY 23, 2026|ByESTHER DAVIS

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

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."

JULY 22, 2026|ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA

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

Burnham appears likely to take a more openly critical line on Israel’s conduct in Gaza than Keir Starmer initially did, but his record points to a shift in tone and pressure, not a policy upheaval.

JULY 20, 2026|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF

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

“If settlements are illegal, why have we not made an outright ban on trade? What exactly is it that we’re waiting for?” said Abtisam Mohamed, a Labour politician.

JULY 14, 2026|ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA

Britain unveils £5m. fund for joint UK-Israel research into aging diseases

The program was launched at a reception in London to mark UK-Israel Science Day.

MARCH 8, 2018ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Family of missing British tourist asks public for help

Oliver McAfee, 29, was last seen November 19 in Mitzpe Ramon

FEBRUARY 21, 2018ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD

A recent image of missing person Oliver McAfee.

As I See It: Palestinianism is over – someone please tell the British

Britain is the mother ship of political liberty and justice in the West. Tragically, though, it has slipped its moral moorings.

JANUARY 18, 2018ByMELANIE PHILLIPS

Protesters in London demonstrate in December outside the US Embassy against President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

British-Israeli victim triggers UK probe into funds for Palestinian terrorism

"I used to take pride in the fact that I would describe myself as a ‘British-born’ Israeli. I feel no pride about that now.”

JANUARY 12, 2018ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL

Palestinian militants from the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, a militia linked to the Fatah movement, demonstrate against the Hamas government in the West Bank town of Ramallah October 4, 2006.

Head of Britain's armed forces arrives in Israel for official visit

Peach and Eisenkot are set to discuss joint security challenges and will examine future military cooperation.

NOVEMBER 30, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot and Head of Britain's armed forces Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach

British Airways owner mulling London-Eilat flights

CEO Alex Cruz visited Tel Aviv, met with Israeli start-ups.

NOVEMBER 9, 2017ByMAX SCHINDLER

British Airways CEO Alex Cruz (left) hoists an advertisement hailing Mandatory “Palestine to Iraq” flights as he visited Tel Aviv on Thursday with BA Israel country manager Yael Katan and BA revenue management head Joerg Tuensmeyer

A scientific uplift for cultural relations

There’s already a huge amount going on. The UK is a leading partner of the Israeli scientific community – last year nearly 1,500 scientific publications included a UK and Israeli researcher.

AUGUST 31, 2017ByCHRISTIAN DUNCUMB

UK-ISRAEL projects tackle major global diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s and cardiovascular disease. (Illustrative

The British elections, Jews and Israel

From a logical point of view Israel and the Jews shouldn’t be issues at all in the election. Yet when antisemitism is concerned rationality often evaporates.

MAY 2, 2017ByMANFRED GERSTENFELD