Israel-UK relations

Then-mayor of London Boris Johnson touches the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City on Nov. 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

July 23, 2019, 5:50 pm

British Jews congratulate Boris Johnson, wish him success as PM

Board of Deputies praises ‘long and positive relationship’ with ex-foreign secretary elected to replace Theresa May

By Cnaan Liphshiz

Jeremy Corbyn addresses the crowd in Trafalgar Square in London, England, July 13, 2018. (Niklas Hallen/AFP/Getty Images/via JTA)

July 17, 2019, 6:55 pm

UK Labour lords condemn Corbyn for ‘toxic’ anti-Semitism in party

After 200 ex-staffers suggest Jeremy Corbyn might need to step down, 60 members of House of Lords accuse him of presiding over ‘most shaming period in Labour’s history’

By AP

F-35 fighter jets from Israel, the United States and the United Kingdom take part in an aerial exercise over the Mediterranean Sea on June 25, 2019. (Israel Defense Forces)

June 26, 2019, 1:05 pm

Israeli F-35s train alongside US, UK in first international exercise

Fifth-generation stealth fighter jets fly in drill over Mediterranean Sea to test and improve aircraft’s abilities, IDF says

By Judah Ari Gross

Israeli security forces scuffle with American-French protester Frank Romano on September 14, 2018, during a protest against the expected demolition of the Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank. (AFP/Abbas Momani)

June 7, 2019, 1:02 am

New UK human rights report accuses Israel of ‘continued violations’

Document notes Jewish state a ‘robust open democracy,’ but decries ongoing ‘pressure’ on critics of Israeli policies vis-à-vis the Palestinians; also slams PA and Hamas for abuses

By Raphael Ahren

President Reuven RIvlin with participants in Veterans Games in Jerusalem, May 30, 2019 (Mark Nriman/GPO)

From the WebJune 1, 2019, 1:16 pm

Veteran Games ‘unite extraordinary people’ from Israel and UK

British and Israeli ex-service personnel injured in battle come together for ‘life-changing’ sporting event, the UK Jewish News reports

By Justin Cohen

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) meets with Boris Johnson at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, June 6, 2018. (Haim Zach (GPO)

May 24, 2019, 10:33 pm

Johnson leads race to succeed May, but he’s not the only pro-Israel would-be PM

A dozen Conservative MPs are jostling to replace UK leader, and several would maintain her support for Israel. A key question is who would defeat Corbyn in the next election

By Robert Philpot

Incoming UK Ambassador to Israel Neil Wigan. (courtesy UK Embassy, Tel Aviv)

From the WebMay 14, 2019, 10:20 am

New UK envoy to Israel: ‘This is a job I’ve always wanted to do’

In interview with Jewish News, Neil Wigan says he had a ‘fantastic time’ as political attache in 2002-6 — and ties now are even closer

From the WebApril 2, 2019, 10:24 pm

UK condemns Trump’s recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli

Jeremy Hunt tells House of Commons London ‘should never recognize the annexation of territory by force,’ the Jewish News reports

A picture taken on June 18, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland, shows a general view during the opening of the 38th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. (AFP/Alain Grosclaude)

March 21, 2019, 3:01 pm

UK, Austria to oppose UN Human Rights Council condemnations of Israel

Britain’s foreign secretary says body’s attitude toward Jewish state undermines its credibility; Vienna will vote against a key resolution on Gaza violence

By Stuart Winer

A pro-Palestinian supporter holds up a flag belonging to the Hezbollah group, during a march to protest against Israel in central London, May 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

March 3, 2019, 10:28 pm

PM thanks May for blacklisting Hezbollah under anti-terror laws

Netanyahu tells British counterpart he expects other countries to outlaw membership in political branch of Iran-backed militia

By TOI staff

January 31, 2019, 12:10 pm

Britain names Neil Wigan as new ambassador to Israel

Current head of UK Foreign Office’s Africa Directorate to succeed David Quarrey in June

By Raphael Ahren

Israeli fighter jets performing an aerial show at a graduation ceremony at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert, December 26, 2018. (Aharon Krohn/Flash90)

January 17, 2019, 12:55 pm

In first, IAF to fly in British air exercise Cobra Warrior

Israeli pilots to fly alongside Royal Air Force counterparts in the aerial drill in September, as cooperation between the two militaries becomes more public

By Judah Ari Gross

British International Trade Secretary Liam Fox, left, meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on November 28, 2018. (Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO)

November 28, 2018, 10:56 pm

British minister visits Israel to promote post-Brexit trade

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox tells Netanyahu the UK wants to ‘push concept of free trade even further’ after leaving EU

By AFP

From the WebNovember 16, 2018, 11:50 pm

Prince Charles is a friend to Anglo-Jewry

On the future king’s 70th, UK Jewish leaders reflect on how he has gone above and beyond to support their community

By Justin Cohen

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, left, meets locals at Finsbury Park Mosque in north London, after an incident where where a van struck pedestrians, in London, Monday June 19, 2017. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP)

October 31, 2018, 11:46 am

Poll: 38% of British voters brand Jeremy Corbyn an anti-Semite

After a tumultuous summer of revelations, Britons appear unconvinced by the UK opposition leader’s rebuttal of allegations of anti-Semitism

By Robert Philpot