Israel and britain
UK Foreign Office withdraws embassy staff from Iran due to 'ongoing security situation'
The UK government website explains that "the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations."
New UK foreign secretary vows to honor Holocaust refugee parents amid Israel policy challenges
What Andy Burnham's rise means for UK's policy in Middle East, Israel and Gaza - explainer
British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports
UK demands Gaza ceasefire or face Palestinian state recognition
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also denounced Hamas as terrorists that "must never be rewarded," and reiterated Israel's right to self-defense, calling for the release of hostages
British and Israeli scientists create partnership through the British Council's BIRAX program
The Britain-Israel Research and Academic Exchange (BIRAX) program's new NIS 12 million investment allows for new scientific advancements.
Britain withdraws family members of embassy staff from Israel
Out of fear of a wider regional conflict, the British embassy withdrew family members of Israeli embassy staff.
UK foreign minister says more sanctions possible over West Bank violence
Labour government is "deeply concerned" over heightened tensions in the West Bank.
Corbyn: UK not abiding by int'l law, supplying arms to 'genocidal' country
Corbyn is also in talks with four other independent MPs to form a new pro-Palestine group, which would increase their sway in Parliament.
Britain sanctions Israeli groups for violence in West Bank
This is the second UK sanction package targeting individuals in the West Bank, with the first being announced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in mid-February.
Giving UK access to Israeli prisons is attempt to build bridges - opinion
The addition of the United Kingdom to the list of Israel’s confident national security discussants is the first time the country has made such a turn for any ally other than the US.
Britain's deputy PM defends Israel but calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Oliver Dowden said the British government was "continuously" urging Israel to abide by international humanitarian law and had also raised concerns about getting aid into Gaza.
UK joins US in announcing travel ban on extremist Israeli settlers
The United Kingdom, European Union, and multiple other countries also put out a statement Friday condemning settler violence.
Israel mustn’t stop war on terrorists who cut off heads - British DS
The UK Defense Secretary compared the IDF aerial bombings of Gaza with the British and American bombing of the German city of Dresden during World War II.
