Israel-UK relations

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 UK Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary 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

In this photo taken on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, UN peacekeepers from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, also known as UNDOF, observe Syria's Quneitra province at an observation point on Mt. Bental on the Israeli side of the Golan Heights, overlooking the border with Syria. .(AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov)

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

Eric Pickles speaks at a Conservative Friends of Israel event. (Conservative Friends of Israel)

September 29, 2018, 9:53 am

Why this Christian Tory peer leads the fight in the UK against Holocaust denial

Ahead of the Conservative Party’s conference, newly appointed Baron Eric Pickles warns that Corbyn’s Labour leadership harms Britain — domestically and internationally

By Robert Philpot

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn waves to delegrates after giving his keynote speech on the final day of the Labour party conference in Liverpool, northwest England on September 26, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF)

September 26, 2018, 4:19 pm

Corbyn says UK will immediately recognize Palestinian state if he’s elected

UK Labour leader condemns anti-Semitism, along with the nation-state law and the killing of ‘unarmed demonstrators’ in Gaza

By Michael Bachner and TOI staff

Illustrative: Delegates hold up Palestinian flags during a debate on the third day of the Labour party conference in Liverpool, northwest England on September 25, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF)

September 25, 2018, 10:12 pm

UK Labour passes motion calling to ban arms sales to Israel

Delegates wave Palestinian flags, chant ‘Free Palestine’ during party conference held amid widespread anti-Semitism accusations

By TOI staff and AP