Israel and britain
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.
UK demands Gaza ceasefire or face Palestinian state recognition
British and Israeli scientists create partnership through the British Council's BIRAX program
Britain withdraws family members of embassy staff from Israel
UK foreign minister says more sanctions possible over West Bank violence
Labour government is "deeply concerned" over heightened tensions in the West Bank.
Corbyn: UK not abiding by int'l law, supplying arms to 'genocidal' country
Corbyn is also in talks with four other independent MPs to form a new pro-Palestine group, which would increase their sway in Parliament.
Britain sanctions Israeli groups for violence in West Bank
This is the second UK sanction package targeting individuals in the West Bank, with the first being announced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in mid-February.
Giving UK access to Israeli prisons is attempt to build bridges - opinion
The addition of the United Kingdom to the list of Israel’s confident national security discussants is the first time the country has made such a turn for any ally other than the US.
Britain's deputy PM defends Israel but calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Oliver Dowden said the British government was "continuously" urging Israel to abide by international humanitarian law and had also raised concerns about getting aid into Gaza.
UK joins US in announcing travel ban on extremist Israeli settlers
The United Kingdom, European Union, and multiple other countries also put out a statement Friday condemning settler violence.
Israel mustn’t stop war on terrorists who cut off heads - British DS
The UK Defense Secretary compared the IDF aerial bombings of Gaza with the British and American bombing of the German city of Dresden during World War II.
Israel freezes Barclays bank account linked to Hamas fundraising
The Israeli police said in a statement on Tuesday that its cyber unit worked with British police to freeze a Barclays bank account linked to Hamas.
UK PM Sunak to Jewish communities in Britain: 'I am with you'
"There are not two sides to these events. There is no question of balance, I stand with Israel, we stand with Israel," Sunak said.
1,000 authors, academics ask Germany to cancel Netanyahu visit
The letter, signed by over 1,000 authors, professors and academics, asked Germany to cancel the Israeli prime minister's visit due to his government's policies.
Israel's authoritarian judicial reform is a mistake as bad as Brexit - opinion
If Israel's judicial reforms do pass as is, the result will be about as felicitous as Brexit – that much is actually quite clear.
