Between September 8–9, 2026, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar responded to British Parliament criticism and a Labour government resolution, calling the actions hostile interference in Israeli politics. Sa'ar denied plans to expel Palestinians from Gaza and rejected accusations against Israel, describing them as contributing to antisemitism.
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Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: The accusations today of the Foreign Secretary in the British Parliament were outrageous and also all false.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: We have a hostile Labour government in Britain that is consistently operating against Israel, and it has left us no choice but to respond to its hostile actions.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: The resolution of the Labour government is a very stark intervention in Israeli politics before elections. It is an unacceptable attempt to intervene in times of elections.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: We did not return to our land after 2,000 years in order to lose it under the pressure of Islamists and woke people.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: We are shutting down the British consulate in Jerusalem. We will expel British representatives from the International Gaza Support Center in Kiryat Gat.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: We will prevent 12 British elected officials from entering Israel.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: Those who act against Israel, Israel will act against them. They will lose their influence and relevance in the region. Measures against Israel will not remain without a response.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an age-old conflict. The Palestinians have always rejected proposals to resolve it and have never abandoned terrorism.
This comes less than a day after Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced measures against the UK, including the immediate removal of personnel from the CMCC headquarters in Kiryat Gat.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: Israel is almost the only true partner of Europe in the Middle East. We are defending Europe.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: Who is responsible for the victims in Gaza? Hamas is responsible for the victims of both sides: Israelis and Palestinians.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: We are not planning to expel or deport anyone from the Gaza Strip. If someone wants to immigrate willingly and there is a country that is ready to accept him, we will not oppose that.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: The demonization of the only Jewish state directly contributes to antisemitism.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: The communists were really good at propaganda, and the Palestinians were their students. This is why they are very good at propaganda.