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Blair says he won’t ‘second guess’ UK government over Israel arms decision

Former UK PM tells Sky News 'I’m still involved quite a lot with what’s going on in the Middle East right now'

Lee Harpin, Jewish News | 09.06.24

UK had ‘significant conversations’ with Washington ahead of Israel arms shift

Foreign Office disputed claims that the Biden government felt let down by Britain’s new stance on arms licenses; repeats claim UK remains staunch supporter of Israel

Lee Harpin, Jewish News | 09.04.24

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

אירוע זיכרון ל ילדות שנרצחו ב סאות'פורט בריטניה במסע דקירות בסדנת ריקוד

UK unclear about suspending arms sales to Israel, report

British AG says cannot approve any decision to stop weapons sales until government can define what arms are defensive and what would be used in violation of international law

Ynet | 08.26.24

Major General Tomer Bar cancels all staff vacations

Air Force cancels vacations abroad for staff amid Iran threat

With Israel on high alert due to potential threats from Iran and Hezbollah, the Israeli Air Force commander suspended overseas vacations for staff; IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari confirmed no changes in public safety guidelines, emphasizing the IDF's preparedness and ongoing situation assessments

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 08.12.24

רות'רהאם מהומות מחוץ לאכסניה של מבקשי מקלט בריטניה

Racial hatred surges across United Kingdom fueled by false accusation of Muslim attacker

After three girls were fatally stabbed during a Taylor Swift dance class, a rumor on social media falsely said the assailant was Muslim, igniting anti-immigrant demonstrations in cities across Britain; PM Keir Starmer is set convene emergency government meeting over riots, blames 'far-right thuggery'

ynet correspondents | 08.05.24

ויקטוריה סטארמר נכנסת לראשונה למעון ראש הממשלה בלונדון, 2024

All eyes on Lady Victoria Starmer, Britain's new fashion icon

Britain's First Lady kicks off her new role by taking Britain's fashion scene by storm; She uses bold colors, sneakers and subtle political messages similar to Michelle Obama, and clothes like hers are disappearing from store shelves

Itay Yaakov | 08.01.24

Despite speculation, UK government not expected to announce Israel arms sale suspension this week

Spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday there has been no update from either the Foreign Office or foreign secretary on the matter, despite Israeli officials claims the move is imminent

Lee Harpin/Jewish News | 07.29.24

UK expected to suspend arms sales to Israel, officials say

Decision by Labour government is believed to be based on ICJ opinion that Israel violates international law in its rule over Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 07.29.24

Britain's chief rabbi requests meeting with Starmer to discuss Labour's Israel policy

In a surprise intervention, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis requests meeting with new PM to discuss government's tougher stance on Israel after dropping objection to ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu

Lee Harpin/Jewish News | 07.28.24

Britain will not pursue ICC challenge over Netanyahu arrest warrant

New Labour government changes course clearing path for court to issue arrests; senior Israeli officials calls move a fundamental mistake that would prevent democracies from fighting against terror

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 07.26.24

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

King Charles delivers his speech to Parliament on Wednesday

King Charles sets out Labour’s plan to ‘play its part’ to secure Middle East peace

Among the 35 bills, draft bills unveiled during King's Speech was one to build a Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in the controversial Victoria Tower Gardens site, introduced into the Commons under the previous Tory government

Lee Harpin/Jewish News | 07.17.24

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

קיר סטרמר מנהיג הלייבור נאום ניצחון ב לונדון בחירות בריטניה

Britain's new PM promises change, supports Israel

Starmer stands by Israel's right to self-defense and backs an end to the war only when hostages are freed; he is expected to be more critical of Netanyahu's government and supports a Palestinian state after a comprehensive peace agreement

Elyasaf Kosman | 07.05.24

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