The UK’s disastrous decision to boycott Israel

Published September 13, 2026 5:00am ET



The United Kingdom’s new policy of boycotting Israeli goods is not only discriminatory; it is disastrous. It will increase antisemitism, strain relations with an important ally, and do nothing to address the myriad problems plaguing the country today.

On Sept. 8, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband gave a lengthy speech before Parliament calling for a “reset” in relations between the United Kingdom and Israel. The speech was as disgraceful as it was disingenuous.

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