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.