In my introduction to an article circulated on November 12 (https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-uk-ambassador-lse-pro-palestine-protests-tzipi-hotovely), I wrote: "British Home Secretary Priti Patel was forced to resign as Secretary of State for International Development in 2017 as a result of the political scandal caused by her holding unauthorized meetings with numerous Israeli government officials, presumably to receive her instructions, during a purported 'private holiday' in Israel. As is evidenced by her reaction to the LSE incident, she remains a loyal and obedient servant of the Israeli government."
The HAARETZ news report transmitted below proves my point and extends it to Boris Johnson.
As evidenced, yet again, by his recent speech at the annual luncheon of Labour Friends of Israel (https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/keir-starmer-condemns-anti-zionist-antisemitism-1.522581), Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is equally loyal and obedient.
Bootlicking subservience to a particular small country in the eastern Mediterranean and owing one's primary allegiance to a country other than the country which one has been elected to serve are not afflictions unique to American politicians.
https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/u-k-to-designate-hamas-terror-group-supporters-could-get-10-year-jailtime-1.10399707
U.K. designates Hamas as a terror group, supporters could get 10-year jailtime
Home Secretary Priti Patel told reporters in Washington that the move is aimed to combat antisemitism, says The Guardian ■ Israel's PM Bennett told his counterpart Boris Johnson to proscribe Hamas in Glasgow
The U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel said on Friday that she has "taken action" to designate Hamas as a terror organization, effectively outlawing the group.
This comes after Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett asked his counterpart Boris Johnson to take the step at the Glasgow climate summit.
The proscription under the Terrorism Act will mean that any _expression_ of support for Hamas, flying their flag, or holding a meeting for the organization could face up to 10 years in jail, according to a report in The Guardian.
Addressing reporters in Washington in a meeting with officials from the Biden administration, the Home Secretary said the move aims to combat antisemitism in the U.K., the British broadsheet added.
“Hamas is fundamentally and rabidly antisemitic. Antisemitism is an enduring evil which I will never tolerate. Jewish people routinely feel unsafe – at school, in the streets, when they worship, in their homes, and online," Patel said.
In response to the U.K.'s decision, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tweeted, "Hamas is a terrorist organization, simple as that. Its 'political arm' enables its military activity. They are the same terrorists, only they wear suits.
Thank you and with much appreciation to my friend Boris Johnson for his leadership on the subject."
According to political sources, the two leaders have stepped up the relationship between Israel and the U.K., with a focus on the Iran nuclear negotiations. The officials say the U.K. is ready to press other world powers on the talks on Israel's behalf.
Hamas, meanwhile, said the decision proves the U.K. is "biased" toward Israel. In a statement issued on Friday the organization criticized the decision, saying :"instead of apologizing to the Palestinian people for the Balfour Declaration or British imperialism, it aligns itself with the Israeli occupation."
"Resisting occupation by any means is the right of any people under occupation." the statement continued, "Israel is the one acting like a terror state, hurting and attacking Palestinians. The international community, especially Britain and the UN, must stop sending mixed messages and speak out against Israel's blatant violation of international law."
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