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Partners in crime: The Moscow-Tehran axis of aggression

LFI is launching its latest paper, Partners in crime: The Tehran-Moscow axis of aggression. In a foreword for the paper - covered in the Telegraph - David Taylor MP says, "The Moscow-Tehran axis helped sustain the murderous regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. It is responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of men, women and children in…

LFI Briefing: UK and allies launch new International Peace Fund in support of a two-state solution

At a meeting of foreign ministers hosted by the UK, the UK government, along with partners Australia and Canada, has announced the establishment of a new International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians. The fund will prioritise long-term peacebuilding to build new constituencies for peace, and foster the values of trust, empathy and dialogue between…

LFI welcomes launch of International Peace Fund

Labour Friends of Israel warmly welcomes the launch of the International Peace Fund, backed by the UK, Australia and Canada, to support grassroots peacebuilding between Israelis and Palestinians and the pledge of £3m in initial funding. LFI has advocated for Britain to support an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace for the past decade, supporting the…

Key Issues 9 June 2026

This week we’re covering Iran’s decision to break the truce by attacking Israel, continued fighting in Lebanon and Egypt-hosted negotiations for the ceasefire in Gaza.   Top stories Israel-Iran conflict Israel and Iran appear to have ceased fire following Iran’s launch of a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed in April. Tehran had fired four salvos since midnight on Sunday. The Iran-aligned Houthi rebels…

Key Issues 2nd June 2026

This week we’re covering Trump’s latest Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announcement alongside the status of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.  Top stories Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Following intensified fighting between Israel and Hezbollah over the past week, Donald Trump announced a new ceasefire agreement between the two parties last night. The previous 17 April US-brokered ceasefire had eroded in the face of escalating…

UK-Israel Aerial Defence Collaboration: Towards a British “Iron Shield” 2026

LFI today publishes an updated edition of its policy paper, UK-Israel Aerial Defence Collaboration: Towards a British "Iron Shield", with a new introduction by Air Vice-Marshal Philip Lester CBE, who served 40 years in the Royal Air Force, holding a series of high-ranking positions. The Air Vice Marshall's call for greater collaboration was covered in…

Hezbollah: Tehran’s Most Powerful Proxy

Labour Friends of Israel has released a new policy paper, Hezbollah: Tehran’s most powerful proxy. It explores the course of Hezbollah’s actions since 7 October, as well as the group’s evolving relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Lebanon. 260323 Hezbollah Policy PaperDownload Long the world’s most well-armed non-state group, Hezbollah represents…