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.

OCTOBER 8, 2026|ByJAMES GENN, GOLDIE KATZ

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'

"When they appease our common enemies and attack us, it doesn't say much," Netanyahu said about the current relationship with the UK government during an interview with The Daily Mail.

OCTOBER 3, 2026|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

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

London is no longer operating behind the curtain, signaling to Islamists that they still have a major power patron, while stepping openly into the role of a major opponent of Israel.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026|ByTINA GHAZIMORAD

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

Britain and Israel have genuine strategic interests in common even when their governments disagree sharply, but diplomatic relations require reciprocity.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2026|ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Britain’s next Labour government and Israel

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

FEBRUARY 22, 2019ByNEVILLE TELLER

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.

FEBRUARY 20, 2019ByJEREMY SHARON

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.

JANUARY 17, 2019ByEYTAN HALON

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.

NOVEMBER 27, 2018ByHERB KEINON

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?

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018ByISI LEIBLER

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.”

JULY 4, 2018BySTEPHEN CRABB, ERIC PICKLES

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.

JUNE 10, 2018ByJEFF BARAK