Tag: Israel-U.K. relations
Sunak vows to stand with Israel
The United Kingdom will continue to support Israel against “reckless” attacks by Iran and its terrorist proxies in the region, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed in his annual Passover holiday statement on Monday.
“My...
UK probing reported harassment of Oct. 7 survivors at Manchester Airport
The United Kingdom is investigating a report that two survivors of the Hamas-led massacre in southern Israel on Oct. 7 were discriminated against upon their arrival at Manchester Airport on Sunday.
British Home Secretary James...
Prince William calls for more aid to Gaza, release of hostages
Britain’s Prince William released a statement on Tuesday calling for more aid into the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip as well as the release of the remaining 134 Israeli hostages being held by Palestinian terrorists.
“I remain...
UK refuses to release documents on aid to Palestinians
The U.K. Foreign Office has declined to disclose how British development aid to the Palestinian Authority is audited, claiming it would "not be in the public interest" to do so, Jewish groups claimed on...
Anti-BDS bill advances in House of Commons
Britain's House of Commons passed in its second reading a bill that would bar public bodies from boycotting foreign states that the UK government hasn’t sanctioned.
The measure passed by 268 votes to 70 in the 650-member...
British ministers to advance bill to stop councils boycotting Israel
British Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove is due to push forward the U.K. government's long-anticipated plan to prevent further boycotts against Israel, reported Britain’s Financial Times.
The bill is aimed...
King Charles to visit Israel
Preparations are underway for newly crowned King Charles of England to become the first British sovereign to visit the Holy Land, British media reported on Sunday.
“The preparation has been done by his team to...
Israel’s two-faced allies
America and Britain claim to be allies of Israel. There is no gainsaying the deep links between them of military assistance, intelligence and trade. Israel is the invaluable strategic asset for America and Britain...
‘He stood up for Israel at every turn’: UK Jewish group hails resigning premier
The British Jewish group Conservative Friends of Israel has thanked departing Prime Minister Boris Johnson for his steadfast support for Israel following his announcement that he will resign from his position.
CFI issued a statement on Thursday...
Israeli President Herzog congratulates Queen Elizabeth on ‘Platinum Jubilee’
President Isaac Herzog congratulated Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday on the occasion of her “Platinum Jubilee.”
“HM Queen Elizabeth II’s powerful sense of duty over a lifetime of public service has been a great inspiration,”...