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Prime Minister meets Israel’s President Herzog

Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Downing Street this afternoon. In the meeting, the leaders agreed that the 48 remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas for nearly two years must be released. The Prime Minister also shared his condolences for the horrifying terror attack in Jerusalem Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 4 days10 September, 2025 ago

Labour MP: Recognition of Palestine must not reward Hamas

At Foreign Office Questions today, several Labour MPs asked questions of ministers regarding the role of Hamas in a future Palestinian state, the fate of the remaining hostages, and progress towards a ceasefire in Gaza. Luke Myer MP asked: “We all want to see an end to the suffering and Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 weeks2 September, 2025 ago

Labour MPs raise IRGC proscription and support for Israeli moderates in Commons

At today’s Commons statement on the Middle East, Labour MPs asked questions of the Foreign Secretary. LFI chair Jon Pearce asked: “I welcome the Government’s decision to trigger the snapback mechanism to address the Iranian regime’s nuclear ambitions. Following arrests in May relating to a suspected Iranian-backed terror plot, my Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 weeks1 September, 2025 ago
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LFI statement on the situation in Gaza

LFI stands with the vast majority of the Israeli people who want to end the war and free the hostages, who Hamas have held in appalling conditions for nearly 700 days. Hamas’ murderous assault on southern Israel on 7 October triggered a conflict which has brought about terrible suffering for Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 weeks1 September, 2025 ago
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LFI statement on Palestinian recognition

LFI shares our government’s desire to end the devastating conflict in Gaza; secure the release of the Israeli hostages and address the catastrophic humanitarian situation by ensuring more desperately needed aid for its people; and help advance the cause of a two-state solution. We strongly support a negotiated two-state solution as Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 months29 July, 2025 ago

Foreign Secretary: The Israeli people want peace

At today’s statement in the House of Commons on the Middle East, Foreign Secretary David Lammy set out the government’s view that the Israeli people want a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza and how UK recognition of Palestinian statehood must come at the time of maximum impact. On the Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 months21 July, 2025 ago

Labour MPs raise hostages and peacebuilding at Middle East statement

At today’s statement in the House of Commons on the Middle East, Labour MPs asked the Foreign Secretary about UK policy towards the 50 remaining Israeli hostages and support for civil society peacebuilding. LFI chair Jon Pearce MP asked: “I recently met the mother of Oz Daniel, a 19-year-old who Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 months21 July, 2025 ago

LFI vice-chair Damien Egan: It’s time to end the quiet toleration of hatred and extremism

The below article has been written by LFI honorary vice-chair Damien Egan MP in JewishNews. The appalling events at Glastonbury this weekend – not just Bob Vylan’s hateful rhetoric but the fact that large numbers of the crowd joined the murderous chants – highlights once again the manner in which Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 months2 July, 2025 ago

Ministers push for aid to hostages and hope for Abraham Accords

At today’s Foreign Office Questions session, the Foreign Secretary and Middle East Minister set out the government’s view that humanitarian aid must reach the remaining hostages in Gaza, and around the future of the Abraham Accords. On the former, Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer said: “Aid can be delivered effectively Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 months24 June, 2025 ago

Foreign Secretary: Iran must never have a nuclear weapon

At today’s statement on the conflict between Israel and Iran, Foreign Secretary David Lammy set out the government’s position that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon. He said: “Britain has long had concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme. Iran can never have a nuclear weapon, and the United States has Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 months23 June, 2025 ago

Labour MPs push government on Iran nuclear threat

At today’s statement in the Commons from the Foreign Secretary on the conflict between Israel and the Iranian regime, a number of Labour MPs pushed the government on the issue of the nuclear threat posed by Iran to Israel and the wider Middle East. LFI chair Jon Pearce MP asked: Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 months16 June, 2025 ago

Foreign Secretary warns of existential threat to Israel from nuclear Iran

At today’s statement in the Commons from the Foreign Secretary on the conflict between Israel and the Iranian regime, Foreign Secretary David Lammy set out the government’s support for Israel’s right to defend itself and concern about Iran’s nuclear programme. He said: “It should come as no surprise that Israel Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 months16 June, 2025 ago

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