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

The passengers claimed to be part of an official delegation visiting Israel on behalf of the British parliament, however, this turned out to be untrue.

 ILLUSTRATION: Abitsam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, Ben-Gurion Airport
 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

 Labour MP Andrew Gwynne.

UK health minister fired after barrage of antisemitic, sexist texts exposed


US, UK stress commitment to Israel's security, desire for ceasefire

Both countries stressed the desire to avoid regional escalation and work towards a two-state solution.

 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (not seen) holds a joint meeting with the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken (L), and the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, David Lammy (R) in Kyiv

Why is the UK halting some arms sales to Israel?  - explainer

The 30 licenses cover systems the UK believes present a “clear risk” of being used to “commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law.”

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

Chief rabbi, British Jews criticize UK decision to restrict arms sales to Israel

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development's Office's suspension of almost 30 of the around 350 arms licenses to Israel "beggars belief."

Britain's chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

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.

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.

 Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn attends a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in London, Britain, July 6, 2024.

Jewish UK Labour Party members accuse PM Starmer of worsening antisemitism

Labour Against Antisemitism wrote a letter to British PM Keir Starmer, accusing his party's government of worsening antisemitism.

 UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer speaks in the House of Commons last week. Israelis are left wondering: ‘Who can we turn to for support?’ The answer, increasingly, seems to be: ‘Ourselves alone,’ the writer maintains.

'Secret arms embargo’: UK stalls military sales to Israel - Daily Mail

The pause also prevents military radios and body armor from being sent to Israel at a time when Iran's attack is considered imminent.

 FILE PHOTO: Britain's new foreign secretary, David Lammy, is pictured at a meeting in Beirut, Lebanon in January 12, 2024.

UK acting against justice by dropping ICC objections — Israeli official

On the ICC submission... I can confirm the government will not be pursuing (the proposal) in line with our long-standing position that this is a matter for the court to decide on, says spokesperson.

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

UK to resume UNRWA funding, says controversial aid org. will ensure neutrality

The foreign secretary said the government will now provide £21 million in new funding and that UNRWA had taken steps to “ensure it meets the highest standards of neutrality."

 PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY TV and UNRWA schoolbooks teach Palestinian children to hate Israel and the Jews, the writer asserts.

Despite landslide victory, there may be trouble ahead for UK government - opinion

Despite Starmer’s largely successful efforts to disempower the hard Left within his party to make it electable after the Corbyn years, a sizeable rump of pro-Corbynites remains.

 NEWLY ELECTED BRITISH MPs gather in the House of Commons Chamber for a group photo in London, last week. For one bloc of voters, a foreign war 3,000 miles away was more important than all the usual domestic concerns, the writer says.

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