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Partners in crime: The Moscow-Tehran axis of aggression

Posted 4 days ago in Iran, News, Publication, Uncategorized
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…

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

Posted 12 June, 2026 in Coexistence, Israeli Politics, News, Uncategorized
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…

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LFI welcomes launch of International Peace Fund

Posted 12 June, 2026 in Coexistence, Israeli Politics, News, Uncategorized
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…

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In Depth: Bennett’s push for bloc leadership and Gaza holds first vote since 2007

Posted 10 May, 2026 in Analysis, Israel, Israeli Politics, News
Sunday’s merger announcement was received by many observers with surprise. The news apparently came as a surprise to Gadi Eisenkot as well, having reportedly been notified of Together’s establishment only minutes before the press conference began.  A union between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, particularly absent a third faction, had been regarded by observers as…

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In Depth: Anti-regime protests erupt in Iran as US military build-up continues

Posted 3 April, 2026 in Analysis, Key Issues, News
Renewed anti-regime demonstrations have taken place in Iran around memorials for the thousands of people killed during last month’s brutal crackdown. In January, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, its Basij militia and Tehran-backed proxies from outside Iran used live fire against protesters and murdered some seeking treatment in hospitals in order to quell the largest protest movement in the Islamic republic’s four-decade long history.  The protests come as the US and Iran…

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LFI Honorary Chair Mark Sewards Leads Historic First Delegation to Israel and Bahrain

Posted 13 February, 2026 in Abraham Accords, Coexistence, Israel, Israeli Politics, Middle East, News, Peace process
Mark Sewards has become the first Labour Friends of Israel chair to visit the Kingdom of Bahrain, following a visit to Israel where he met senior political figures and peace activists. While in Israel, the MP for Leeds South West and Morley met Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog; the leader of Labour’s sister party, the…

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Mark Sewards: “It is now imperative for the UK to reset its relationship with Israel”

Posted 13 February, 2026 in Abraham Accords, Antisemitism, Coexistence, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, Israel, Israeli Politics, Labour Party, Middle East, News, Peace process
LFI honorary chair Mark Sewards has written the article below for Jewish News. Click here to read the original. This week, I am visiting Israel and Bahrain; my first trip to the region since becoming Labour Friends of Israel’s new parliamentary chair. My visit comes at a moment of huge opportunity and challenge. Israelis…

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