Israel-UK relations

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.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of a possible attack during the 2026 election.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Museumplein ahead of a 6 km march through the city as part of a protest demanding a tougher stance from the Dutch government against Israel's war in Gaza, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 5, 2025.

Israel's peculiar state of affairs: Arab nations friendlier, Europe's relations fall - editorial

There is something deeply strange about an Israel increasingly able to discuss its future with Arab and Muslim states while European nations grow increasingly hostile.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage speaks during a press conference on a plan to deport foreign prisoners on August 10, 2026 at Royal Horseguards Hotel in London, England.

Reform UK would 'undo' Labour’s damage to Israel ties, Nigel Farage tells 'Post' - exclusive

Farage spoke to the Post following a phone call with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Wednesday - a conversation Farage described as "very productive."

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 8, 2026.

Israel's measures against UK likely succeeded in diminishing British influence, Abrams says

Elliott Abrams said Israel's retaliatory measures against Britain were likely successful in limiting London's diplomatic influence.

|ByHERB KEINON

Israeli winery CEO, UK kosher wine store vow to weather UK boycott - interview

The Post reached out to Aaron Schapiro of London-based Arele's Kosher Wines, which stocks one of the biggest selections of Israeli and kosher wines in the United Kingdom.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
The Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA) represents nearly 40 wineries nationwide, uniting boutique estates and leading producers under one banner to educate, promote, and introduce U.S. consumers to Israel’s world-class wines.

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, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL
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.

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

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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London

Miliband accuses settlers of ethnic cleansing as UK imposes sweeping sanctions

Miliband: UK believes Israel is carrying out ethnic cleansing in West Bank, 'we refuse to be bystanders' • Alongside UK, France, and Canada, 12 countries say they back restrictions on settlements

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband departs after a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, September 8, 2026

UK set to ban trade with Israeli settlements in West Bank on Tuesday, 'Post' learns - exclusive

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told the House of Commons last week the UK needs “a comprehensive reset of our policy” when it comes to the West Bank.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli families attend an inauguration ceremony for the new settlement of Maale Arugot in Gush Etzion in the West Bank, September 2, 2026

Palestine Solidarity Campaign income surges fivefold since Oct. 7 amid growing UK influence

Before October 7, 2023, PSC registered yearly incomes of around £600,000 to £700,000.

AUGUST 10, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
People use megaphones as demonstrators from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign hold a march to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba and against the "Unite the Kingdom" rally taking place in London; illustrative

Pro-Palestinian protesters trash defense supplier, target logistics firm in UK

The group's online posts framed the incident as a form of direct action against military supply chains and described themselves as a “group taking direct action to stop the UK-Israel weapons trade.“

AUGUST 10, 2026ByALEX CARSON
Pro-Palestine protesters chant outside the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey during the trial of eight alleged Palestine Action activists following a break in at Elbit Systems UK on June 29, 2026 in London, England; illustrative