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Andy Burnham Chooses Pro-Israel Corporate Lobbyist As Chief of Staff
Britain’s likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham, has made his pick for the highly influential role of chief of staff: a pro-Israel lobbyist who until recently led a firm representing arms companies, private water firms and tech giants. James Purnell has stepped down as CEO of Flint Global to accept the appointment to Burnham’s team. []
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Daily Sabah
· Jun 28, 2026
Judaism is not Zionism: A warning against conflation
One of the most prominent critics of Israeli policies in recent years has been the American economist and public intellectual Jeffrey Sachs. Sachs openly describes the events unfol...
Drop Site News
· Jul 13, 2026
The New Israel-Backed Nonprofit Feeding Lawmakers Model Legislation
The State Legislator Israel Caucus says it’s an independent nonprofit. The Israeli government discreetly paid for its first D.C. junket.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 9, 2026
UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel
LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain's new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over its actions in Gaza, the Guardian reported on Thursday.In an interview with the newspaper, Burnham was critical of how current Prime Minister Keir Starmer had initially reacted to Israel's military campaign in Gaza in October 2023, which came after an attack on Israel by Hamas-led gunmen.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 9, 2026
Burnham eyes more pressure on Israel
Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain’s new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over its actions in Gaza, the Guardian reported on Thursday. In an interview with the newspaper, Burnham was critical of how current Prime Minister Keir Starmer had initially reacted to [] The post Burnham eyes more pressure on Israel appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
World Israel News
· Jul 12, 2026
UK Jewish groups express concern as the likely next PM criticizes Israel over Gaza
Burnham added that he supported further sanctions on Israelis involved in the violence in Gaza, measures to ban trade with Israeli settlements and restrictions on arms licenses to Israel. The post UK Jewish groups express concern as the likely next PM criticizes Israel over Gaza appeared first on World Israel News.
Intel Slava
· Jun 22, 2026
🇮🇱🇬🇧⚡️— Andy Burnham is saying that Israel would be his first overseas visit if he were elect [...]
— Andy Burnham is saying that Israel would be his first overseas visit if he were elected as the new UK Prime Minister. They can’t take a break from licking their boots, can they?
Haaretz
· Jun 29, 2026
Top Israeli diplomats accuse Mamdani of antisemitism after he declines to support Israel 'as Jewish state'
The Israeli envoys' accusations came after the New York mayor said he supports Israel 'as a state with equal rights,' but not as one that privileges one religion over another
AzerNews
· Jun 23, 2026
Netanyahu: Israel must stop depending on US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel must develop its own defense industry. While he stated that he greatly appreciates the support his country received from the United States over the years, he also acknowledged that Israel must free itself from dependence on Washington, AzerNEWS reports.
The Hill
· Jul 7, 2026
Netanyahu attacks Mamdani for stance on Israel: 'It's absurd'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday went after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) for saying he couldn't support Israel because the country “privileges” Jewish citizens over those of other religions. “He conveniently forgets that the only democracy in the Middle East is Israel. Twenty percent of our citizens are in fact Muslims....
Les Crises
· Jul 6, 2026
L’ex-directeur de campagne de Trump a détourné des millions provenant du gouvernement israélien au profit des entreprises de ses fidèles alliés
De nouvelles informations rendues publiques révèlent l’existence d’un réseau d’entreprises de droite financées par Israël par l’intermédiaire de Brad Parscale. Source : The Intercept, Nick Cleveland-Stout, Jacqueline SweetTraduit par les lecteurs du site Les-Crises Brad Parscale, alors directeur de campagne pour la première campagne de réélection du président Donald Trump, est au téléphone avant un []
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 5, 2026
Netanyahu Disagrees with Vance’s ‘US Only Ally’ Remark
In an interview with Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disagrees with US Vice President JD Vance’s “US only powerful ally” remark, saying that while US President Donald Trump remains Israel’s “greatest friend,” Israel also has “some other friends, like a small country called India.” He adds: “We have tremendous support there.” #Netanyahu
Globes English
· Jul 9, 2026
Azrieli selling stake in data centers unit Green Mountain
The Israeli income producing company has hired Goldman Sachs to find a partner to invest 1 billion in Green Mountain at a valuation of 4-5 billion.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 9, 2026
The ABC have a ‘pro-Palestinian agenda’
Jewish Community Member Marnie Perlstein believes the ABC have a “pro-Palestinian agenda”. “The reason I feel that also is that when you look at who they have invited on to their shows in the last two and a half years to represent the Jewish community, it’s people… who have a deeply pro-Palestinian bias,” Ms Perlstein told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “There are very few advocates or community members who have gone on to ABC shows that represent the majority of the Jewish Australian population.”
JFeed
· Jul 6, 2026
Netanyahu's Message to Trump: ‘We Have Other Friends Too’
In a wide-ranging Fox News interview, the Israeli prime minister rejected talk of a rupture with Washington but made clear that Israel will act independently on Iran — and pointedly noted its massive support in India and beyond.
Bloomberg
· Jun 23, 2026
Israel Weighs US IPO for Major State-Owned Defense Firms
Israel is considering listing state-owned defense giants Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. in the US to potentially avoid stricter disclosure obligations in the local market.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 22, 2026
Ben-Gvir says has respect for Trump, but warns against 'weak ceasefire' deal
We respect President Trump, but first of all, the soldiers of Israel, our fighters, our citizens. The security of Israel's civilians comes first, he said.
All Israel News
· Jun 24, 2026
US defense firm Anduril considers Israel expansion, potential partnerships with local defense firms
US defense firm Anduril considers Israel expansion, potential partnerships with local defense firms
Off The Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Netanyahu attacks Mamdani for stance on Israel: ‘It’s absurd’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday went after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) for saying he couldn’t support Israel because the country “privileges” Jewish citizens over those of other religions. “He conveniently forgets that the only democracy in the Middle East is Israel. Twenty percent of our citizens are in fact Muslims. []...Click to read more
Arutz Sheva
· Jul 7, 2026
American Reform leadership does not speak for the Jewish People
Reform Movement President, Rick Jacobs, speaks for radical American Ashkenazis, not the entire Jewish People. He sits on the board of the New Israel Fund and on the rabbinic cabinet of J Street, both antagonistic to the Jewish State. Opinion.
The Tribune
· Jul 6, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s ‘India support’ claim draws Congress rebuttal
The Congress on Monday rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assertion that Israel enjoys “tremendous support” in India, with senior party leader Jairam Ramesh saying the claim was incorrect and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s position should not be mistaken for the views of the Indian people. Ramesh’s remarks came after referring to comments by []
DNyuz
· Jul 5, 2026
What ex-Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein had to learn about being rich — and how he’s crushing retirement
Lloyd Blankfein is the CEO of Goldman Sachs. Bloomberg/Getty Images Lloyd Blankfein grew up poor, made it to Harvard, and went on to become CEO of Goldman Sachs. Blankfein’s background led to challenges around giving and fitting in, he writes in “Streetwise.” The former bank chief is happily retired and enjoys being free to trade, []
Washington Examiner
· Jul 5, 2026
Netanyahu rips anti-Israel ‘woke Right,’ rebuffs Vance’s ‘only powerful ally’ remark
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the growing anti-Israel faction in the American Right on Sunday and answered Vice President JD Vance’s comment that the United States is Israel’s only powerful friend. In an interview on Fox News‘s The Sunday Briefing, Netanyahu pushed back against critics of Israel in the U.S., framing the Democratic Party []
Latestly.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Does Donald Trump Do Everything Benjamin Netanyahu Asks? Israeli PM Addresses Claims (Watch Video)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed claims that US President Donald Trump influences his decisions, saying both leaders act independently and in the interests of their respective countries.
Al Jazeera
· Jun 21, 2026
Andy Burnham says Israel would be his first overseas visit in old clip
An old clip has resurfaced showing Andy Burnham saying Israel would be his first overseas visit if elected as UK PM.
The Epoch Times
· Jul 5, 2026
Netanyahu Denies Rift Between Israel and US on Iran
The Israeli prime minister said Sunday that President Donald Trump is acting in the interests of the United States, and he is doing the same for Israel.
Hindustan Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Iran and Trump Blame Israel First
To protect his bad deal, Trump makes the Jewish state the scapegoat.
Guido Fawkes
· Jun 25, 2026
Burnham’s Chief of Staff Choice Raises China Lobbying Questions
Andy Burnham’s choice of chief of staff is already raising eyebrows over lobbying concerns. James Purnell, the latest New Labour zombie lined up to run Number 10 in a few weeks, previously headed Flint Global. A consultancy that once counted the Chinese firm Huawei among its clients Huawei is now banned from British infrastructure. Flint
Free Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Israel Is a Liability, Not an Asset to the U.S.
Americans should know that the state of Israel is a liability, not an asset to the United States. Israel has pressured U.S. administrations since George W. Bush to fight its wars in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Iran under false pretenses—costing U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars and the lives of more than 5,000 American soldiers.
Informed Comment
· Jul 3, 2026
How Murdoch’s Pro-Israel Bias Breeds Failed Journalism
News Corp supports Israel unwaveringly, despite the atrocities committed in Gaza, opposing any nation, organisation or individual that doesn’t.
World Politics Review
· Jun 23, 2026
From Lithium to Drinking Water, Israel’s Influence Stirs Controversy in Milei’s Argentina
Israeli companies are expanding into Argentina’s economy as Milei strengthens ties with Israel—fueling debate over water, lithium and sovereignty. The post From Lithium to Drinking Water, Israel’s Influence Stirs Controversy in Milei’s Argentina appeared first on World Politics Review.
Ana Kasparian Substack
· Oct 4, 2025
Ben Shapiro Slams Right-Wing Critics of Israel
Some on the right have a problem with pro-Israel censorship. Shapiro has a problem with them.
Novara Media
· Jun 25, 2026
Ash Sarkar on Politics Live: Who is Andy Burnham, Really?
Andy Burnham has reportedly chosen James Purnell as his chief of staff — a Blairite who was previously the chief executive of a public affairs company that advised Thames Water and Amazon. If selected, Purnell will become one of the most powerful men in the country. But is this “inconsistent” with Burnham's interest in "public control" for essential utilities? Ash Sarkar discusses on BBC Politics Live.
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