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UK demands Gaza ceasefire or face Palestinian state recognition

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also denounced Hamas as terrorists that "must never be rewarded," and reiterated Israel's right to self-defense, calling for the release of hostages

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement inside No. 10 Downing Street on the day the cabinet was recalled to discuss the situation in Gaza, in London, Britain, July 29, 2025.
In this drone view an inflatable dinghy carrying migrants makes its way towards England in the English Channel, Britain, August 6, 2024. (illustrative)

Lebanese man accused of killing model wife arrested after fleeing to UK on small boat

 Tower Bridge from the Tower of London.

Two stabbed to death near Tower Bridge in central London, police say

Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

Gaza Palestinian family given lifeline by court to come to Britain


‘It’s not enough’: European FMs demand Israel do more to alleviate Gaza starvation

UK, Germany, and Spain's foreign ministers reacted with mixed opinions to Israel's decision to establish secure corridors for humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Humanitarian aid is airdropped over Gaza as seen from northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

UK's PM Starmer recalls cabinet from summer break to discuss 'Gaza situation'

The move to recall Starmer's cabinet of ministers for next Sunday, currently in recess until September 1, came after the possible recognition of a Palestinian State.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement on Defence spending at Downing Street on February 25, 2025 in London, England.

UK backs future Palestinian statehood but says ceasefire top priority

Successive British governments have said they would formally recognize a Palestinian state at the right time, without ever setting a timetable or specifying the conditions for it to happen.

IRONICALLY, ALTERNATIVES to a two-state solution don’t necessarily provide any sort of protection from the violence against Israel.

Cambridge U. can ban pro-Palestinian protests from parts of campus for next year, judge rules

A previous injunction was granted in March to prevent protesters from interrupting graduation ceremonies, however its expiry date was set for July 26.

 A man holds a placard shaped like a key during a pro-Palestinian rally calling for the UK government to stop allowing arms exports and military co-operation with Israel, in London, Britain, June 21, 2025.

Turkey nears Eurofighter jet purchase after UK, German agreements

Turkey has been in talks to purchase 40 of the jets, which are built by a consortium of Germany, Britain, Italy and Spain, represented by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo.

 Norway's Air Force F-16 fighters (R) and Italy's Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighters patrol over the Baltics during a NATO air policing mission from Zokniai air base near Siauliai, Lithuania, May 20, 2015.

UK plans to ban public sector bodies from paying ransom to cyber criminals

UK officials said that the move was to protect public services from paying ransoms to cyber criminals.

 Cyber Attack. Illustration

Reinforcing strategic stability in Europe: The role of the London-Berlin treaty - opinion

Europe is signaling its intent to reclaim its position as an independent global actor.

GERMAN CHANCELLOR Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands at a signing ceremony in London last week. For the first time since World War II, the two countries forged a direct bilateral defense pact, says the writer.

Jewish man accused of being Russian spy just ‘dreamt’ of being ‘James Bond,’ ex wife says

Howard Phillips said he was acting as a double agent, attempting to gain intelligence to share with Israel to better London-Jerusalem relations.

 Howard Phillips.

Woman attacks Jews at kosher cafe in central London, screams 'free Palestine'

"This was not an attack based on land; this was an attack based on religion. This was an antisemite who was clearly attacking some Jews just simply sitting and enjoying their meal."

The antisemitic attack that happened in London in July, 2025 with a photo of British police in the background.

Israeli Foreign Ministry decries int'l statement calling for end to Gaza war

UK, France, Italy, Japan, Australia, Canada, and others all condemned what they called "drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians" in Gaza.

Palestinians gather as they carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025

One in two Jewish teachers in UK have experienced antisemitism in workplace, survey finds

51% of the Jewish teachers surveyed have experienced antisemitism in the workplace in the past year, and 78% of those teachers experienced abuse personally.

 A STUDENT protester waves a Palestinian flag above Hamilton Hall on the campus of Columbia University in New York City on Tuesday.