IsraelLabour’s arms ban: bad timing and bad politicsThe decision has managed to unite both pro and anti-Israel campaigners in angerBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
GovernmentChief Rabbi says Israel arms suspension ‘beggars belief’UK Jewish leaders voice ‘deep disappointment’ with governmentBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
LabourUK to suspend 30 Israeli arms export licencesGovernment insists decision is ‘not an arms embargo’By Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
HostagesInternational outrage at murder of hostages as Biden says ‘Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes’In the UK, leaders condemn the murders and call for both sides to reach a deal to release hostages and end the fightingBy Felix Pope2 min read
Labour PartyMomentum welcomes Lammy’s moves on Unrwa funding and ICC, calls for arms embargo on IsraelBut Labour source told the JC that the anti-Israel motion is unlikely to be debatedBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read
GovernmentForeign Office official quits over government’s refusal to ban arms sales to IsraelLabour MP urges government to impose an arms embargoBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read
Israel Hamas War 2023David Lammy allegedly snubbed by Netanyahu on visit to IsraelIsraeli PM refused to meet UK foreign minister after government withdrew objection to ICC prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants, according to Israeli mediaBy Jane Prinsley1 min read
Controversial ex-Columbia academic ‘may be kept away from Israel-related work at Foreign Office’The government should defend her appointment, insiders sayBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read||August 16, 2024 16:48
David Lammy and French Foreign Minister in ‘urgent’ visit to JerusalemVisit comes amid ongoing Iranian threat to IsraelBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read||August 16, 2024 14:55
Chief Rabbi discussed ‘deep impact’ of Gaza war on the UK with Foreign SecretaryEphraim Mirvis had requested a meeting with the Prime Minister over reported anti-Israel shiftBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read||August 15, 2024 10:00
Foreign Office draws up plan to evacuate Brits from IsraelImpending Iranian attack and escalation of violence in the region prompt exit plansBy Eliana Jordan2 min read||August 14, 2024 15:30
Starmer reiterates appeal for ceasefire and release of hostages in call with Egypt’s presidentForeign Secretary condemns Israeli Minister’s Gaza aid commentsBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read||August 9, 2024 09:28
Foreign Secretary urges British nationals to leave Lebanon, warns situation ‘could deteriorate rapidly’Lammy slams ‘malign’ Iranian activity destabilising the Middle EastBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read||July 30, 2024 16:59
Will the UK suspend arms sales to Israel? What we know so farBoard of Deputies president criticised suggestions of an arms embargo last weekendBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read||July 30, 2024 10:09
UK to restore funding to controversial UN Palestinian Agency UnrwaIsrael has accused several staff members of participating in the October 7 attacks on Israeli civiliansBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read||July 19, 2024 10:31
King Charles: government committed to a two-state solutionRemarks on Israeli-Palestinian conflict come during state opening of ParliamentBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read||July 17, 2024 15:04
