James Cleverly Archives

File photo dated 11/09/23 of Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley in conversation with Sir Trevor Phillips at the Policy Exchange in London. PA

April 25, 2024, 11:07 am

Cleverly backs Met chief after antisemitism campaigner protest row

Home secretary says there’s still work to do after Mark Rowley refuses to sanction officer for using ‘clumsy and offensive’ language

By JN Reporter

Daniel Sharabi, 24, and his brother Neriya, 22

March 26, 2024, 3:58 pm

‘A disgrace beyond all proportion’ – Israeli heroes of Nova terror attack detained and interrogated at Manchester Airport

Former attorney general condemns treatment of brothers Daniel and Neriya Sharabi, who tell Jewish News that once they told the border officers they were Jewish, “the attitude got worse”.

By Jenni Frazer and Lee Harpin

James Cleverly in the Commons. Source: Parliament TV

February 29, 2024, 7:11 pm

Cleverly overrules top civil servant on funding security for Jewish communities

A further £54 million of cash has been announced for the CST to provide the security measures until 2028, in addition to £18 million previously allocated.

By Jewish News Reporter

February 28, 2024, 9:38 am

Cleverly questions what regular pro-Palestine protests are hoping to achieve

'They have made a point and they made it very, very loudly and I’m not sure that these marches every couple of weeks add value to the argument,' Cleverly said.

By JN Reporter

January 17, 2024, 3:42 pm

GMC urged to suspend GP leader of UK Islamist group

Dr Abdul Wahid, UK chair of Hizb ut-Tahrir, remains an NHS doctor in Harrow despite the group now being banned in the UK

By Michelle Rosenberg

Hizb-ut-Tahrir rally in London in October.

January 15, 2024, 2:04 pm

Cleverly moves to ban Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir as terror organisation

'Hizb ut-Tahrir is an antisemitic organisation that actively promotes and encourages terrorism, including praising and celebrating the appalling October 7 attacks.'

By PA

James Cleverly meets Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh.

November 9, 2023, 9:27 am

Cleverly visits Saudi Arabia for talks on Israel-Hamas crisis

He will hold high-level talks with regional counterparts in efforts to prevent escalation and push to get humanitarian aid into Gaza.

By Jewish News Reporter

James Cleverly filmed for new foreign office video

September 15, 2023, 11:41 am

Cleverly in new Foreign Office video, stresses: ‘Israel’s security is our security’

Foreign secretary James Cleverly appears in new government social media film stating 'the UK understands the threat posed by Iran'

By Lee Harpin

April 26, 2023, 3:10 pm

UK wishes Israel happy 75th birthday: ‘Stand together against Iran, antisemitism’

"The strong ties between the UK and Israel over the past 75 years is a testament to the strength of our close and historic relationship," UK’s Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, said.

By Jotam Confino in Israel

Husband and children of Lucy Dee mourn during her funeral at a cemetery in the West Bank settlement of Kfar Etzion, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The British-Israeli woman died of wounds suffered in an April 7 shooting by Palestinian gunmen in the West Bank that also killed her daughters, Maia and Rina Dee. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

April 17, 2023, 10:03 am

Lucy Dee’s siblings thank James Cleverly as they return to UK for Shiva

Foreign Secretary is "setting a new benchmark for the morality of nations in which terrorism can never be justified and the victims of terror are never responsible for their own fate," the siblings said.

By JN Reporter

Rabbi Leo Dee delivers eulogy to his daughters

April 16, 2023, 9:25 pm

Rabbi Leo Dee: Vast majority of Palestinians are good people

The father and husband of the three British-Israelis murdered in the West Bank tells Sky News how his late wife Lucy's organs have saved the lives of five people, including an Arab citizen

By Lee Harpin

Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. Credit: GPO/Shlomi Amsalem

March 18, 2023, 11:59 pm

Israel’s foreign minister to arrive in London ahead of Netanyahu visit

Eli Cohen will sign a 10-year roadmap for deepening ties with the UK during talks with James Cleverly

By JN Reporter

Palestinians clash with Israeli troops during an Israeli army raid in Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank March 7,2023. REUTERS/Raneen Sawafta

March 14, 2023, 12:50 pm

Cleverly: I’ve urged Israelis and Palestinians to ‘take steps to end cycle of violence’

Foreign Secretary came under pressure from MPs on Tuesday to explain what the government was doing to try to end violence that has led to further bloodshed in Israel and the West Bank

By Lee Harpin

IRGC tank in 2012 military parade in Tehran (Wikipedia)

December 28, 2022, 4:38 pm

UK imposes sanctions on Iranian Revolutionary Guards

James Cleverly said:: “I hope you will not hear me utter the well-worn phrases: ‘I am concerned by…’ or, worst of all, ‘I am deeply concerned by…,’ without also saying what I am doing."

By Jenni Frazer

A recent CFI lunch addressed by James Cleverly

December 12, 2022, 4:46 pm

Lord Polak praises PM Sunak over UN Israel vote stance

CFI honorary president Lord Polak issues challenge to UK government after suggesting it was "not at the table" as Abraham Accords were signed

By Lee Harpin

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