Israel and UK Confirm Post-Brexit Free Trade Agreement
The UK and Israel confirmed a post-Brexit free trade deal Wednesday with International Trade Secretary Liam Fox saying the two countries have shaken hands on a future agreement.
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No Apology: UK Government Tells Palestinians It Won’t Apologize for Balfour Declaration
Britain is proud to have played a key part in the establishment of the modern Jewish State and the document that started that process, the Balfour Declaration, needs no apology from the nation that framed it 100 years ago.
UK Telegraph: Good Relations With Israel Vital To British Interests, Defeating Islamic State
TEL AVIV – Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting in London with his UK counterpart Theresa May, a leading daily in that country said in an editorial that “maintaining good relations with Israel is vital to British interests” and will help protect against the Islamic State.
Israel Issues Apology Over Threat to ‘Take Down’ British Lawmaker
A threat from a junior London-based Israeli embassy worker to ‘take down’ a British government minister drew an immediate apology from the country’s most senior diplomat.
WATCH: New UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is a Friend of Israel
Newly-appointed UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is a vocal supporter of Israel and a critic of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
UK Ambassador: Brexit May Make Israel Relationship More Important
In the aftermath of Britons’ vote to leave the European Union, the UK is going to redouble efforts to strengthen its other international ties, including with Israel, according to Ambassador David Quarrey.
Israel A ‘Beacon of Stability and Freedom,’ Ambassador Tells UK
Israel is a “beacon of stability and freedom” in the strife-torn Middle East and it is proud of its strong links to the UK. That was the simple message delivered by Israeli Ambassador Mark Regev in London last night as he helped celebrate Israel Independence Day.
UK Government Plans to Block Boycott of Israeli Goods and Products
The International Business Times reports: A senior UK minister is expected to announce plans of a government attempt to prevent local authorities from participating in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement against Israel. Under the new guidance, NHS trusts,
UK Envoy: British-Israel Relationship ‘Probably Stronger and Deeper Than Ever’
The Jerusalem Post reports: Israel’s exports to the United Kingdom doubled since London imposed a voluntary labeling scheme on products from the settlements, rendering hollow concern that labeling is the beginning of a boycott, British Ambassador David Quarrey said on Thursday.
Foreign Ministry Rejects ‘Untruthful Allegations’ Against ex-Envoy to UK
The Jerusalem Post reports: The Foreign Ministry on Thursday “expressed disgust at the reports that include untruthful allegations” about former ambassador to the UK Daniel Taub, also calling him “one of the finest members of the foreign service.” On Thursday, The
