At this evening’s third reading of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, Labour’s deputy leader and shadow levelling up secretary, Angela Rayner MP, set out how the party “completely opposes” the campaign to boycott, disinvest and sanction Israel. Rayner said: “Let me start by making clear that Read more…
At today’s Westminster Hall Debate on antisemitic offences in the UK, LFI vice-chair Sharon Hodgson spoke about the increase in antisemitism that has taken place in the UK since 7 October and discussed her experiences visiting Israel on LFI delegations. She said: “It has been the most horrific time since Read more…
LFI board member Louise Ellman has written the below article for The Jewish Chronicle. Click here to read the original. The reservoirs of rage and hate are overflowing now, but we must plan for what comes next In the wake of the atrocities of October 7 and the ensuing catastrophic war, Read more…
LFI chair Steve McCabe MP has written the below article for the Jewish News. Click here to read the original. LFI (Labour Friends of Israel) was founded a little under 10 years after the establishment of the State of Israel. We’ve supported Israel through the good times – the miracle of Read more…
At Monday’s Westminster Hall Debate, on three e-petitions relating to Israel and Palestine, Labour Opposition Whip, Christian Wakeford, stated that he supports increased humanitarian aid into Gaza, including “fuel, electricity and food” supplies, but currently sees a permanent ceasefire with Hamas as impossible, owing to the last pause that “broke Read more…
Today, LFI vice-chair Sharon Hodgson MP has written to the Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron expressing her concern over the emerging evidence of systematic sexual abuse of Israeli women by Hamas terrorists in the 7 October attacks. The letter also condemns the “failure of the international community to clearly and unequivocally Read more…
*** Check against delivery *** Chief Rabbi, Ambassador Hotovely, friends. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Labour Friends of Israel Annual Lunch. And a warm welcome to our friends from the Abraham Accords countries. LFI’s work is more vital than ever, and the Read more…
David Lammy today used the LFI annual lunch to underline Labour’s commitment to Israel and set out a series of measures the party would take in government to support a renewed drive to kick-start the Middle East peace process. The shadow foreign secretary was addressing the biggest LFI lunch since Read more…
LFI board member Louise Ellman has written the below article for Progressive Britain. Click here to read the original. The UN’s International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls on 25 November is a time to face reality: the atrocities of Hamas gunmen in on October 7 included the widespread Read more…
LFI director Michael Rubin has written the below article for the Jewish Chronicle. Click here to read the original. The fury and rage of the anti-Israel protesters who took to the streets of London again this weekend should not be confused with a mass movement with strong public backing. In its Read more…
Today, LFI and the Jewish Labour Movement wrote to all Labour councillors setting out our support for Keir Starmer and Labour’s position on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with a need for humanitarian pauses and to prioritise community cohesion. See below for the full letter.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has today set out Labour’s support for humanitarian pauses in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, explaining in a speech at Chatham House that a ceasefire would leave Hamas with the capability to carry out further attacks in Israel, and prevent the return Read more…