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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem April 15, 2018. (AFP/Gali Tibbon)
April 15, 2018, 2:21 pm
Netanyahu praises West for Syria strike, urges similar policy against Iran
PM tells British counterpart that the same mindset regarding Assad's chemical weapons should be applied to prevent 'terrorist states' from acquiring nuclear abilities
By TOI staff and Agencies
British Military personnel wearing protective coveralls work to remove a vehicle connected to the March 4 nerve agent attack in Salisbury, southeast England on March 14, 2018. (Adrian DENNIS/AFP)
March 20, 2018, 4:04 pm
UK indicates displeasure with Israeli condemnation of poison attack
London says it expects 'strong statements from all allies' after Jerusalem's initial response fails to mention Russia
By TOI staff
Britain's Foreign Minister Boris Johnson arrives to meet with the Thai prime minister at the Government House in Bangkok on February 12, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / POOL / NARONG SANGNAK)
February 12, 2018, 6:50 pm
UK backs Israeli actions in Syria, urges Russia to rein in Iran
Boris Johnson says Britain 'supports Israel’s right to defend itself,' expresses concern over Tehran's 'provocative' moves
By TOI staff
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, during a press conference in Tehran, on February 6, 2018, to mark the 39th anniversary of Iran's Islamic revolution. (AFP Photo/Atta Kenare)
February 11, 2018, 11:02 pm
Israel said to have conveyed a warning to Iran before Saturday’s flareup
TV report: Netanyahu's message, passed on to Tehran by European leaders, was that Israel would act militarily if diplomatic efforts failed
By TOI staff
British Prime Minister Theresa May (L) poses with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside 10 Downing Street in London on November 2, 2017.(AFP Photo/Tolga Akmen)
January 6, 2018, 11:39 pm
Netanyahu said to urge UK’s May to back Iran protesters
TV report says PM told his British counterpart that Iranian support for Assad regime risks reigniting European refugee crisis
By TOI staff
A British flag is shown near Big Ben's clock tower in front of the Houses of Parliament in central London, March 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
December 13, 2017, 2:00 pm
Israel, UK need to sign a free trade accord ASAP, report indicates
UK-Israel trade relations could be 'harmed' unless EU agreements are replaced post-Brexit, especially in agriculture, pharmaceuticals and aviation
By Shoshanna Solomon
National flags flutter near the The Elizabeth Tower, commonly referred to as Big Ben, in central London on June 9, 2017. AFP/ Glyn KIRK)
November 19, 2017, 12:58 pm
UK investors to visit Israel on business opportunity quest
With Brexit underway, UK businesses scout for alternative markets; there are over 300 Israeli firms operating in the UK
By Shoshanna Solomon
This photo taken on September 12, 2017, shows Britain's then international development secretary Priti Patel arriving at the weekly meeting of the cabinet at Downing Street in central London. (AFP Photo/Daniel Leal-Olivas)
November 8, 2017, 2:46 pm
UK minister faces chance of sacking over Israel meetings
Priti Patel recalled by PM from official trip to Uganda after further details emerge, including her offering support for IDF treatment of injured Syrians
By Alice Ritchie
In this undated photo provided on July 19, 2017, an IDF soldier attends to a Syrian infant as part of the army's 'Good Neighbor' program to provide humanitarian aid for Syrian civilians on the Syrian Golan Heights. (Israel Defense Forces)
November 7, 2017, 10:38 pm
UK minister sought to help fund IDF humanitarian aid to Syrian war casualties
International Development Secretary Priti Patel held unauthorized talks with Israeli officials about helping operation on the Golan Heights
By TOI staff
Britain's International Development Secretary Priti Patel arrives at 10 Downing Street for the weekly meeting of the cabinet in central London on October 31, 2017. AFP PHOTO / Tolga AKMEN)
November 7, 2017, 9:11 am
UK minister apologizes for unauthorized meetings with Israeli officials
Priti Patel met Netanyahu, Lapid and Erdan while on vacation in Israel without notifying Britain's Foreign Office
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with British Prime Minister Theresa May in London on November 2, 2017. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
November 3, 2017, 8:55 pm
30 years after Thatcher’s rebuff, Theresa May celebrates Balfour with Israel
Downing Street's warm reception for PM Benjamin Netanyahu comes amid close trade ties and diminishing antagonism between Israel and Arab states
By Robert Philpot
UK Labour Party spokesman on Middle East affairs, Fabian Hamilton. (Courtesy UK Parliament/CC-SA-3.0)
November 3, 2017, 2:18 pm
‘No reason’ for Israel not to trust Corbyn, says his Jewish spokesman
Speaking with The Times of Israel, an optimistic Fabian Hamilton claims his party's leader isn't anti-Semitic and if elected PM, the UK-Israel relationship won't change
By Robert Philpot
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu poses with British Prime Minister Theresa May outside 10 Downing street in London on November 2, 2017. (AFP Photo/Daniel Leal-Olivas)
November 2, 2017, 10:57 pm
Palestinians must accept Israel, Netanyahu tells May in London
Ahead of centenary celebration for Balfour Declaration, British leader says UK 'proud' of document, set on two-state solution
By Raphael Ahren
Shadow Secretary Emily Thornberry gives a speech at the 2016 Labour conference. (CC BY-SA 4.0, Rwendland, Wikipedia)
October 30, 2017, 11:40 am
Top Labour MP: UK should mark Balfour by recognizing Palestinian state
Criticizing Israel for having 'lost its way,' Emily Thornberry says Britain should not celebrate centennial of document pledging support for Jewish national home
By Alexander Fulbright
British Foreign secretary Boris Johnson drinks a toast at the UK embassy in Paris on October 27, 2017, during a European tour. (AFP PHOTO / GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT)
October 30, 2017, 6:19 am
British FM says he’s ‘proud’ of Balfour Declaration, 100 years on
Boris Johnson acknowledges parts of the document dealing with Arab rights have 'not been fully realized,' urges two-state solution
By AFP
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