Israel and britain

Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham urges to ramp up pressure on Israel and ban settlement goods

"We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government ... Yes, we have taken some important steps ... But let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire," said Burnham.

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.
Police officers detain a protester at 'Everyone Day', a mass vigil and sign-holding event in Trafalgar Square organised by Defend Our Juries to demand the lifting of the ban on Palestine Action, in London, Britain, April 11, 2026.

Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful

Israeli settlers gesture during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, February 7, 2026.

US, UK denounce security cabinet decision to expand West Bank annexation

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

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


On this day: 105th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration

105-years-ago, Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour wrote a letter that made history.

Lord Arthur James Balfour and the text of the Balfour Declaration

Church of England, British Catholic Church oppose moving UK embassy to Jerusalem

Archbishop of Westminster Cardent Vincent Nichols (Roman Catholic) and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Wellby (Church of England) have come out against relocating the British Embassy to Jerusalem.

 LEFT: Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Vince Nichols. RIGHT: Head of the Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

New UK PM Truss is a true friend of Israel, Lapid says

Lapid and Truss built a good working relationship since they overlapped as their countries’ foreign ministers.

 Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid exchange documents after signing a memorandum of understanding at Britain's Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office in London, Britain, November 29, 2021.

UK's Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak underscore Israel ties to win Jewish vote

Both candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak promise to counter Iran’s nuclear ambitions, secure a UK-Israel free trade deal, fight BDS.

 Candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss take part in the BBC Conservative party leadership debate at Victoria Hall in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Britain July 25, 2022.

UK reps, EV discuss London e-car charging station pilot

Austin and the delegation were very impressed with the charging stations, which are the only solution in the world for charging an electric vehicle without carbon emissions

British Government trade envoy to Israel Lord Ian Austin with EV chairman Ohad Seligman, Chairman of EV

Interior Minister Shaked meets with British counterpart Priti Patel

The meeting began with the UK’s Patel expressing condolences amid Israel’s recent string of violent terrorist attacks while offering to further intelligence cooperation with Israel.

 Israel's Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked meets with her British counterpart, the United Kingdom's Home Secretary Priti Patel, on Thursday in London.

Israel, UK becoming closer than ever - opinion

The recently-signed memorandum of understanding between Israel and the UK clearly describes a roadmap that will enhance and deepen cooperation across many areas.

FOREIGN MINISTER Yair Lapid and Britain’s Foreign Secretary Liz Truss exchange documents after signing a memorandum of understanding at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in London, in November.

Knesset speaker mourns MP's death with British counterpart

In honor of Sir David's friendship, Speaker Levy brought with him for Sir David’s wife a personal letter and a special tribute on behalf of the Knesset of a golden depiction of Jerusalem.

 Knesset speaker mourns MP's death with British counterpart

Britain’s opposition party wrestles with its identity

Starmer came into office reiterating his utter determination to stamp out the scourge of antisemitism from the party. From very early in his leadership he demonstrated his resolve.

 Britain’s Labour Party leader Keir Starmer with his Jewish wife Victoria at the annual conference in Brighton on September 29.

Grapevine October 10, 2021: Check mates

Several former heads of state and government have made return visits to Israel after leaving office, but none more so than former UK prime minister Tony Blair.

 WORLD CHESS champion Gary Kasparov (right) plays against Natan Sharansky during a simultaneous match against 25 competitors in Jerusalem in 1996.