Israel and britain

British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports

“If settlements are illegal, why have we not made an outright ban on trade? What exactly is it that we’re waiting for?” said Abtisam Mohamed, a Labour politician.

Member of Parliament Abtisam Mohamed looks on on the day Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a ministerial statement on Hamas' October 7 attack anniversary and the Middle East at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, October 7, 2024.
Labour MP and challenger for Leader of the Labour party, Andy Burnham, arrives at Millbank studios in Westminster, central London, on July 2, 2026.

UK Jewish groups express concern as the likely next PM Andy Burnham criticizes Israel over Gaza

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.

Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham urges to ramp up pressure on Israel and ban settlement goods

Police officers detain a protester at 'Everyone Day', a mass vigil and sign-holding event in Trafalgar Square organised by Defend Our Juries to demand the lifting of the ban on Palestine Action, in London, Britain, April 11, 2026.

Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful


Theresa May, a ‘long-standing friend of Israel’

The parliamentary chairman of the Conservative Friends of Israel issued a statement saying that “Israel can rest assured that a UK led by Theresa May will be there in its moments of need."

Theresa May emerges to speak to reporters after being confirmed as the leader of the Conservative Party..

UK ambassador: Brexit may make Israel relationship more important

A ‘BREXIT’ SUPPORTER holds a Union Jack at a Vote Leave rally in London earlier this month.

British Labour lawmaker who accused Israel envoy of dual loyalties gains senior posts

Flynn said the ambassador to Israel should be “someone with roots in the UK [who] can’t be accused of having Jewish loyalty.”

A woman holds a Union flag umbrella in front of the Big Ben clock tower (R) and the Houses of Parliament in London

What price Brexit?

How will Israel be affected by the decision of the United Kingdom, its third-largest trading partner, to leave the European Union?

Former London mayor and Brexit champion Boris Johnson stands beside chef Assaf Granit, during a visit to the Machneyuda restaurant in Jerusalem in November

Fraying Europe: The call of the future

Faced with a fraying Europe, Israel’s task is to do there what it has learned to do in the Middle East: Keep neutral and cultivate trade.

Nigel Farage, the leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), makes a statement after Britain voted to leave the European Union last week.

Brexit: So is it ‘good for the Jews’?

We can only hope and pray that European captains of industry, politicians, media and NGOs take the UK vote as a wake-up call for them all.

A ‘BREXIT’ SUPPORTER holds a Union Jack at a Vote Leave rally in London earlier this month.

British ambassador: UK's relationship with Israel won't change significantly

The Israeli relationship with the EU, however, is another story.

Britain’s new ambassador to Israel, David Quarrey

Analysis: On diplomatic front, weaker EU not necessarily bad for Israel

Israel loses good friend in Cameron, but leading contenders to succeed him – Johnson, Osborne – also very friendly.

A man carries a EU flag, after Britain voted to leave the European Union

How will the historic Brexit hit the EU economy?

Other EU members will have to fill in at least some of the shortfall from a future lack of UK contributions.

Dawn breaks behind the Houses of Parliament and the statue of Winston Churchill in Westminster, London, Britain June 24, 2016

Britain votes on EU membership after tight and bitter campaign

Most opinion polls put the "Leave" and "Remain" camps neck-and-neck at the end of a campaign that was dominated by immigration and the economy.

Leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage waves a launch for an EU referendum poster from a bus at Parliament Square in London, Britain June 16, 2016.