Our weekly update looking at the Middle East peace process, regional developments, domestic Israeli and Palestinian affairs and primary issues affecting UK policy on Israel
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We promote constructive and informed discussion within the Labour movement; explaining the intense debate within Israel over the challenges the country faces, including constant security and existential threats
We focus on policy initiatives to help create a lasting peace in the Middle East with Israel safe, secure and recognised within its borders; living alongside a democratic, independent Palestinian state
At today’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Questions session, Mansfield MP Steve Yemm raised the prospect of UK leadership on the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace with the Foreign Secretary. He asked: “The Prime Minister’s commitment Read more…
At today’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Questions session, Foreign Secretary David Lammy made clear the government’s understanding of “legitimate concerns about security on the Israeli side and the way that Iran, sitting behind the scenes, Read more…
LFI chair Jon Pearce became the first British MP to travel directly between Israel and the United Arab Emirates on a visit to the region this week. While in Israel, the Labour MP for High Peak Read more…