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Behind the UK's decision to suspend some arms shipments to Israel

London officials cited two main reasons for their decision: Israel's failure to provide enough humanitarian aid to Gaza residents and its denial of visits to Nukhba terrorists in prison; However, British officials said that if these issues are addressed, the suspended arms export licenses could be reinstated

Itamar Eichner | 09.03.24

Netanyahu criticizes UK's decision to halt arms exports, says it will 'encourage Hamas'

The UK's suspension of 30 arms licenses to Israel, following Hamas' execution of Israeli hostages, has drawn ire from Netanyahu, who insists Israel's effort to destroy Hamas is akin to 'Britain's heroic stance against the Nazis'

Itamar Eichner | 09.03.24

UK, France foreign minister to meet officials, 'prevent war'

The two top diplomats travel to the middle east and are to visit Jordan and Egypt after their meetings in Israel; Prime Minister Netanyahu is not expected to meet them

Itamar Eichner | 08.15.24

UK minister calls X 'a place of misery'

Jess Phillips, UK minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls, scaled back her use of X (formerly Twitter) after Elon Musk's takeover

Ynetnews | 08.11.24

'Silent' arms embargo against Israel harms security, slows weapons production

Jerusalem fears the imminent British announcement that it will halt defense exports is just the first sign of a broader trend, and will further affect the development of IDF combat systems during the ongoing war; Israel must explore alternative solutions

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 07.30.24

UK real estate sting costs Israelis their savings

A recent liquidation request exposes a $100 million alleged scam involving dilapidated properties marketed as exclusive senior housing in the UK; The Galon Invest story reveals how Israeli investors were lured with promises of high returns, only to face a Ponzi scheme and financial ruin

Almog Ezer, Calcalist | 07.28.24

Britain reportedly will withdraw its objection to international arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

New York Times reports that Britain's new Labor government is expected to change policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza; As a result the UK is distancing itself from the US position on the Hague Tribunal, and will therefore withdraw the objection made by the previous government against the request for the arrest warrants;. London also is expected resume funding UNRWA

Itamar Eichner | 07.25.24

Israeli's UK Airbnb booking canceled by owner amid war: 'I didn't know you were from Israel'

Host cancels booking week before guest's arrival, writing, 'I'm sorry, but I can not condone the war'; Airbnb condemns incident, suspends listing and finds guest nearby alternative, agreeing to cover price difference

‎Iris Lifshitz Klieger‎ | 07.09.24

מנהיג מפלגת הלייבור בבריטניה קיר סטארמר ואשתו ויקטוריה מוחאים כפיים לעובדי מערכת הבריאות בביתם בלונדון

Victoria Starmer set to be one of 10 Downing Street's first Jewish resident

First Labour PM in 14 years hopes to curb antisemitism in UK and Jewish wife Victoria Starmer maintains her connections with the Jewish community while observing Judaism

Ynetnews | 07.06.24

Heathrow security wear Palestinian flag attached to uniform

After passengers bound for Israel complain they feel threatened, the five staff members are removed; Heathrow says they violated guidelines adding all those traveling through the airport must feel safe

Itamar Eichner | 06.21.24

UK Labour Party races toward historic victory, fears Gaza-Israel war ruins it

Brits will head to the polls on July 4, with surveys suggesting Labour landslide, poised to end 14 years of Conservative rule; however, many Muslims who once supported Labour now upset with leader Keir Starmer over his support for Israel

Ynet | 06.16.24

Pro-Palestinian UK protesters vandalize Barclays branches over Israel links

Palestine Action protesters smash windows and spray graffiti with names of Palestinians killed in Gaza on Barclays bank branches across UK

Itamar Eichner | 06.10.24

US, UK urge Hamas to accept Israeli truce proposal

With the clock counting down on Israel's possible assault on Rafah, US and its coalition allies are scrambling to secure a ceasefire deal before that happens; At the moment, it remains unclear whether Hamas is happy with the deal's stipulations

Reuters | 04.29.24

בריטניה אחמד אליד רצח פנסיונר כנקמה למען עזה

Moroccan asylum-seeker found guilty of murdering man in UK in revenge for Gaza

Ahmed Alid killed a 70-year-old victim after approaching him from behind, he later admitted that he did it in revenge for Israel killing innocent children, and blamed Britain for creating the Jewish State

Reuters | 04.26.24

'Be smart,' visiting ministers tell Israeli leaders

Netanyahu tells German, UK foreign ministers Israel to make its own decisions about how to defend itself; David Cameron says hopes Israeli response to Iran attack would not deteriorate region into war

Reuters | 04.17.24

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