Israel-UK relations

Israeli, German, Italian and British fighter jets fly together as part of the Royal Air Force's Cobra Warrior exercise in the United Kingdom in September 2019. (Israel Defense Forces)

September 20, 2019, 8:38 am

In first, Israeli planes take part in British aerial exercise Cobra Warrior

IAF fighter jets, cargo planes join UK, German, Italian and US aircraft in combat simulations over eastern England

By Judah Ari Gross

Illustrative: Members of the Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officers pose during a media opportunity in London, August 3, 2016. (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)

September 6, 2019, 9:14 am

Rarely seen elite UK counter terror police secures Netanyahu’s visit to London

Specialist forces seen protecting prime minister’s convoy as he meets with British counterpart Boris Johnson

By Stuart Winer

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10 Downing Street in central London on September 5, 2019 after a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson. (DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

September 5, 2019, 8:22 pm

Netanyahu on possibility of Trump-Rouhani talks: ‘I don’t tell him who to meet’

If such a summit takes place, prime minister says he thinks the US president will maintain a ‘tough and sober’ approach

By TOI staff

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) greets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside 10 Downing Street in central London on September 5, 2019. (DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

September 5, 2019, 3:51 pm

Johnson pushes Netanyahu on two-state solution in lightning meeting

PM thanks British counterpart for fighting anti-Semitism, leaves 10 Downing Street, in turmoil over Brexit, after merely 30 minutes; also set to meet US defense chief

By Raphael Ahren

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, left, and Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, center, at the Nevatim Air Force Base on July 9, 2019. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)

September 5, 2019, 9:08 am

Now is not the time to talk to Iran, Netanyahu says en route to London

A day after Tehran announces further violation of nuclear deal, and with Trump saying meeting with Rouhani is ‘possible,’ PM urges increased pressure on regime

By Raphael Ahren

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) meets with British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in London, United Kingdom. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)

September 4, 2019, 9:27 pm

Netanyahu to dash to London Thursday, meet Johnson, amid UK political upheaval

PM to discuss efforts to ‘rebuff Iran’s terrorism and aggression’ with embattled counterpart Boris Johnson; will also powwow with new US defense chief

By Raphael Ahren

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