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UK freezes trade with Israel — and integrity with it - opinion

The continued suspension of negotiations for a UK-Israel FTA could have significant consequences for both parties.

 BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY David Lammy walks on Downing Street last week. In the House of Commons, he rose to his feet and read out a statement condemning how the war in Gaza was being conducted by the Israeli government.
 ILLUSTRATION: Abitsam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, Ben-Gurion Airport

Two British MPs denied entry to Israel due to 'intention to spread hate speech'

 UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer delivers a statement at 10 Downing Street earlier this year. Starmer stood staunchly by Israel’s side after the October 7 atrocities, the writer attests.

Labour lawmakers fearing violent reprisals demanded a ceasefire in Gaza, new book reveals

Labour councillor Alan Gardiner, who represents the Ings ward on Hull City Council, apologized for performing a gesture that appeared to be a Nazi salute

UK Labour councillor apologizes for apparent Nazi salute during council meeting


UK announces £7 million to tackle antisemitism in schools, universities

This comes after the number of antisemitic incidents in the UK doubled in the first half of 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023.

 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech, following his first cabinet meeting as Prime Minister, in London, Britain, July 6, 2024.

Netanyahu criticizes UK government's mixed signals and 'misguided' actions

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized the UK government and condemned its decision to suspend arms exports to Israel.

 Illustrative: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, February 20, 2023,British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, Britain, July 6, 2024.

British MP claims Palestinian NHS doctor gave her quicker treatment due to ceasefire vote

Labour MP Jess Phillips claimed she was seen faster in a crowded emergency room as her Palestinian doctor supported her ceasefire vote.

Britain's opposition Labour Party leadership contender Jess Phillips leaves the BBC headquarters after an appearance on The Andrew Marr Show in London, Britain January 5, 2020.

The new Labour government reverts back to antisemitism and anti-Israel policies

A secure Israel and combating antisemitism, discrimination, and inequality were among the promises Starmer made before his election.

 Demonstrators take part in an antisemitism protest outside the Labour Party headquarters in central London, Britain / Keir Starmer speaks during the Labour leadership hustings

Britain's new government commits to building Holocaust memorial

Labour's commitment to the memorial also follows Starmer's efforts to root out antisemitism from his party following a 2020 report.

 Visitors tour an exhibition ahead of Israel's national Holocaust memorial day, at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem

British FM Lammy calls for Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, along with two-state solution

Lammy also spoke about the Labour government’s opposition to Israeli West Bank settlement activity and its commitment to a reformed Palestinian Authority.

British Foreign Minister David Lammy meets with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, 14 July 2024

Letters to the Editor, July 10, 2024: Recognize the truth

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Bibi, it’s time! - opinion

Voter dissatisfaction in the UK ousted the Conservatives, while Netanyahu's political maneuvers keep him in power.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a state memorial ceremony for victims of terror, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, May 13, 2024.

Will Labour continue Britain's Conservative party-led ICC challenge? - opinion

Khan accused Israel of starving Gaza’s civilians, of attacking those queuing for food, and of obstructing delivery of humanitarian aid.

 ICC PROSECUTOR Karim Khan speaks during an interview in The Hague, earlier this year.

Two Labour victories: One in Israel and one across the Pond - opinion

Though the party’s glorious electoral victory has certainly raised the spirits of the British Left, the economic, social, and political inheritance the Labour Party has received is complicated.

 BRITAIN’S PRIME MINISTER Sir Keir Starmer chairs the first meeting of his cabinet at 10 Downing Street on Saturday.

Despite Labour Party win, MPs lose seats to pro-Palestinian opponents

In four areas with a large percentage of Muslim constituents, seasoned Labour MPs lost their seats to independent candidates running on pro-Palestinian campaigns.

Britain's Shadow Paymaster General, Jonathan Ashworth, delivers his keynote speech on the final day of the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, October 11, 2023