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Luke Akehurst MP: With a ceasefire in place, it’s time for a reset of UK-Israeli relations

North Durham MP Luke Akehurst has written the below article for the Jewish Chronicle. Click here to read the original. The tragic conflict between Israel and Hamas has put the relationship between Britain and the Jewish state under great strain. The ceasefire deal agreed offers an opportunity for a reset – not Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 23 hours21 October, 2025 ago

Culture Secretary condemns ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

At today’s Urgent Question on the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP set out the government’s opposition to the ban and to anti-Zionist antisemitism more widely. She said: “This is about who we are as a country. A Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 days20 October, 2025 ago

Labour MPs push for action against antisemitism following Maccabi fan ban

At today’s Urgent Question on the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa, several Labour MPs pushed for more action from the government to tackle antisemitism and violence against Jewish people. Blackley and Middleton South MP Graham Stringer asked: “As my right hon. Friend Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 days20 October, 2025 ago

Prime Minister: Hamas disarmament must be non-negotiable

At today’s statement on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer set out the government’s position that the disarmament of Hamas is “non-negotiable”. He said: “Disarmament must be non-negotiable, and that is why it is written into the 20-point plan, and it is why we Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 1 week14 October, 2025 ago

Labour MPs urge support for peacebuilding following ceasefire

At today’s statement from the Prime Minister on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Labour MPs pushed the government for greater support for peacebuilding between Israelis and Palestinians to ensure future peace. Uxbridge and South Ruislip MP Danny Beales asked: “I welcome the Prime Minister’s statement, which we all hope Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 1 week14 October, 2025 ago

Home Secretary pledges to defend Jewish community following Manchester attack

At today’s statement on the terror attack against a synogogue in Manchester, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the government’s condemnation of the attack and its response. She said: “Let me start by calling this attack what it was: an evil act of antisemitic terrorism that targeted innocent worshippers on Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 1 week13 October, 2025 ago

Labour MPs demand action against antisemitic anti-Zionism following synagogue attack

At today’s statement from the Home Secretary following the terrorist attack against a synagogue in Manchester, a number of Labour MPs pushed for greater action to tackle antisemitic anti-Zionism. Local MP Graham Stringer ended his remarks by saying: “Partly because of what has happened in Gaza, many people now think Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 1 week13 October, 2025 ago

Dame Louise Ellman: We must tackle the poisonous lies about Israel to stop the rising tide of antisemitism

Former LFI chair Dame Louise Ellman has written the below article for the Daily Telegraph. Click here to read the original. A major terror attack on a Jewish institution – such as that whichtragically occurred at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation lastThursday – was both predictable and predicted. For two years, a Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 weeks10 October, 2025 ago
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LFI statement on the UK government’s recognition of Palestinian statehood

While we do not doubt the sincerity of the government’s intentions and share its desire to see an end to the tragic conflict in Gaza, we strongly disagree with the decision to recognise a Palestinian state at this point. Recognition of a Palestinian state outside of a meaningful peace process Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 1 month21 September, 2025 ago

LFI director Michael Rubin congratulates outgoing LFI chair on appointment as Starmer’s PPS

Responding to outgoing LFI chair Jon Pearce MP’s appointment as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, LFI director Michael Rubin said: “I’d like to wish Jon a hearty congratulations on this very well-deserved appointment; we’re delighted for him. Jon has been a phenomenal chair of LFI, providing courageous and Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 1 month11 September, 2025 ago

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, 1 month10 September, 2025 ago

Labour MPs back government proscription of Palestine Action

At today’s Urgent Question on the proscription of Palestine Action, Labour MPs supported the government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group earlier this year. David Taylor, MP for Hemel Hempstead, said: “Last August, a police officer was hospitalised after being hit with a sledgehammer while responding to Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 1 month8 September, 2025 ago

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