Israel and britain

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.

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.
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's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London

Miliband invoked his 60 relatives murdered in the Holocaust, then announced sanctions on Israel

Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian Authority's mission to the United Kingdom, gestures during a ceremony after Britain announced on Sunday its recognition of a Palestinian state at the mission's headquarters in London, Britain, September 22, 2025; illustrative.

PA's UK Embassy praises Foreign Sec. Miliband's ban on trade with West Bank settlements


Anti-Zionist British MP alleges Netanyahu using Iran protests as pretext for military intervention

Zarah Sultana claimed that Netanyahu's "genocidal government" is "cynically exploiting" the Iranian protests to bring about regime change.

Zarah Sultana joins a pro-Palestine protest outside the Your Party conference on November 30, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

UK’s Palestine Action ban could lead to Sally Rooney's books being removed from shelves

"The disappearance of my work from bookshops would mark a truly extreme incursion by the state into the realm of artistic expression," she said in the statement.

 Author Sally Rooney poses for a photograph ahead of the announcement of the winner of the Costa Book Awards 2018 in London, Britain, January 29, 2019

'What has become of the state of Israel?' British-Jewish MP asks after being denied entry

UK lawmaker Peter Prinsley criticizes Israel after being turned away, citing the need for openness to resolve conflict.

Member of Parliament Peter Prinsley speaks during Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 4, 2024; illustrative.

Herzog, UK's Starmer clash during 'tough' meeting on Qatar strike, Palestinian statehood

Herzog's office warned that recognizing a Palestinian state at this time would "constitute a reward for terror" and undermine efforts to release the hostages and end the war in Gaza. 

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer sits with Israel's President Isaac Herzog as he visits 10 Downing Street in London, Sept. 10, 2025.

Ending the conflict: Negotiation is Israel's only path to peace - opinion

UK Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters urges negotiation with Palestinians, stressing that peace is the only way to secure Israel’s future and end the cycle of violence.

UK AMBASSADOR Simon Walters: ‘Britain has stood with Israel through its darkest hours and its most remarkable achievements.’

Former UK army officer assisted Israel's Elbit to gain lucrative bid, whistleblower claims - report

The contract under bidding was regarding a 15-year training agreement. The whistle-blower claimed a recently retired brigadier guided Elbit's UK subsidiary to success through privileged information.

A display of Elbit weaponry is seen

UK demands Gaza ceasefire or face Palestinian state recognition

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also denounced Hamas as terrorists that "must never be rewarded," and reiterated Israel's right to self-defense, calling for the release of hostages

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement inside No. 10 Downing Street on the day the cabinet was recalled to discuss the situation in Gaza, in London, Britain, July 29, 2025.

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.

 Bar-Ilan University

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.

 People inspect damage at the site of an Israeli strike, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon September 27, 2024.

UK foreign minister says more sanctions possible over West Bank violence

Labour government is "deeply concerned" over heightened tensions in the West Bank.

Britain's Foreign Minister David Lammy arrives to attend a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, earlier this year.