The Latest Breaking News from Alicia Kearns

Will the UK’s new Labour government halt arms sales to Israel?

Since 2008, the UK has licensed arms exports to Israel worth at least 576 million pounds ($740m).

Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2024

China's ambassador summoned to Foreign Office to be warned against Beijing interfering in British democracy

The move came after a former parliamentary researcher and a second man were charged with spying for China after a probe by counter-terrorism police

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2024

There are Tory splits over Gaza, but the party is only really going in one direction – towards Israel

The criticism of David Cameron among Tory MPs shows how far the party has moved from its long-held Arabist tradition, writes the Spectator’s political editor, Katy Balls

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024

Why a majority of Britons want the U.K. to halt arms exports to Israel

Countries including Canada, the Netherlands and Spain say they're suspending arms sales to Israel. After an Israeli strike killed British World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza, will the U.K. too?

WEKU · Apr 4, 2024

Western allies face genocide complicity if support for Israel continues

Experts say Western allies are risking sanction from the ICJ if they continue to ship arms to Israel.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024

Israel alone? Allies’ fears grow over conduct – and legality – of war in Gaza

When the US allowed a ceasefire resolution to pass at the UN, the warning was clear – and concern is rising elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024

UK government lawyers say Israel is breaking international law, claims top Tory in leaked recording

Ex-Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence official Alicia Kearns said at a Tory fundraiser that legal advice would mean the UK has to cease all arms sales to Israel without delay

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2024

UK counterterrorism police investigate attack on Iranian journalist outside his London home

British counterterrorism police are investigating the stabbing of an Iranian television presenter outside his home in London as concern grows over threats to a Farsi-language satellite news channel long critical of Iran’s theocratic government.

France 24 · Mar 30, 2024

Gaza: Russia and China block US call for immediate ceasefire at UN

It was the first time the US has supported calls for an immediate ceasefire in the region, having previously blocked such demands

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2024

David Cameron accuses Israel of blocking key aid crossing in Gaza

An Israeli official denied the claim in an online row with the UK foreign secretary and has since been suspended

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024