The UK government has ruled out setting a specific financial commitment to Israel’s war effort, focusing instead on a broader strategy for stability and peace in the Middle East.
In response to a question from Andrew Snowden, Conservative MP for Fylde, about whether the £3 billion annual support for Ukraine’s war effort would be mirrored for Israel, Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard made clear that such an allocation was not being pursued.
Instead, he emphasised the government’s commitment to achieving a sustainable resolution to the conflict.
“A resolution to this conflict has been a priority since day one of this Government. An immediate ceasefire is just the first step towards a lasting solution to the crisis,” Pollard said in his written reply.
He added that the UK continues to fund its operational presence in the Middle East to support regional stability while advocating for a two-state solution as the cornerstone of long-term peace.
This stance reflects the UK’s broader approach to balancing diplomatic efforts and operational commitments in the region, while avoiding direct financial pledges to specific conflicts outside its current priorities.
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Why should the UK finance Israel’s war effort, Isn’t that Americas job???
Israel is the biggest grifter on the planet and it brings nothing but trouble, who on earth outside of the US would ever think about giving them money.
Hopefully the Donald wakes up and cuts Israel and Egypt off, only in America would the government keep such a dodgy deal going for so long.
I can see why US tax payers are pissed, it’s just a pity they are not pissed at the right people.
The military industrial complex and special interest donors keep this entire thing going.
Oh, the US taxpayers are pissed all right, pissed at the real grifters – the Europeans.
The US spends more money on supporting Israel annually then it does supporting NATO.
As usual and expected everyone talks but do not put any data on their words.
USA forces, exercises and nuclear umbrella in Europe it is certainly bigger than what support for Israel.
USA spends 2B money supporting Israel to make Israel buy US weapons and build their factories in USA.
For comparison the military assistance to Ukraine is more than 64B since 2022.
What nuclear forces does the US provide NATO please, can you list them?
What’s a nuclear umbrella, where do I get one.
Seriously with comments like that you would be better on CNN or BBC rather than a defence journal.
Oh please that is the typical US Govt message massaged for public consumption by political elements intent on self indulgent and self serving policies. It’s ironic that the MAGA mob have an inherent hatred of Jews while ironically their religious Masters overtly support the financing of Israel because the whole religious right power construct and their followers obedience to it rely on biblical texts that would be totally undermined by the failure of Israel itself. The political and economic power and influence of the Israeli and greater supportive Jewish lobbiex is far, far greater than the negligible Jewish population of… Read more »
” It’s ironic that the MAGA mob have an inherent hatred of Jews “
Impressive ignorance, i guess you only read progressive sites.
At least do diligence and search for Israel flags in Trump MAGA reunions.
How much foreign military aid does the US provide European NATO members? To my knowledge the figure is zero but perhaps you have a different figure, please do share.
Maybe Jim can explain the problems in Philippines, India, Nigeria, Northern Mozambique, Mali, Sudan as fault of Israel, i will be well seated waiting for you.
I guess you are one of those sycophants.
We would probably be dead without Israel in Cold War. Some Czech general said that the Israel aerial victories in 1982 was what prevented the more bellicose Warsaw Pact generals from having the hear of politicians for a last dash against West.
Ok now I know your joking 😂
Get your self across to info wars, I think their comments section is perfect for you if it’s still there. Even better if it’s the Onion they love a good satire.
“ we probably be dead without Israel” 😂🤣
An immediate ceasefire is just the first step towards a lasting solution to the crisis,” Pollard said in his written reply.
Always the same ridiculous opinions.
Lasting solution is the destruction of Ayatollah regime, and its minions. That was it was done in WW2.
At some point the west is going to have to deal with the Iranian regime, but to be honest it’s probably better done by political warfare and massive destabilising operations..the west should be doing unto the regime as it’s does to the west and its allies in the region… a lot of the population of Iran don’t like the regime at all and there is a good number who would have a far crack at overthrowing it…feed them money, support, training and weapons..then watch the country itself rip the horrible regime apart the next time it’s thugs beat an innocent… Read more »