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MK Yair Lapid addressing the Israel Allies Foundations conference in Jerusalem, December 9, 2019 (Avi Hayun)
December 9, 2019, 12:41 pm
Lapid accuses UK Labour leader Corbyn of ‘old-school, plain anti-Semitism’
Blue and White MK says he usually wouldn’t interfere in foreign election, but is making an exception for Thursday’s vote because ‘we can tell an anti-Semite when we see one’
By Raphael Ahren
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn holds up a copy of the party's manifesto, as he speaks during the launch of the Labour party election manifesto in Birmingham, northwest England, November 21, 2019. (Oli Scarff/AFP)
November 22, 2019, 1:50 pm
New UK Labour manifesto calls to ban arms sales to Israel
Corbyn’s party also promises to ‘immediately’ recognize a Palestinian state if it wins next month’s general elections
By TOI staff
Britain's opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn delivers a speech during an election campaign event on Brexit in Harlow, England, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Britain goes to the polls on Dec. 12. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
November 15, 2019, 12:04 pm
How bad would it get? Month before vote, UK Jews worry over a Corbyn government
Victory for the hard-left Labour leader on December 12 could radically reshape Britain’s ties with Israel, prompt Jewish emigration, spell an end to domestic displays of Zionism
By Robert Philpot
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
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