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The UK should protect its allies in the Gulf and Middle East - but Israel isn’t one of them

The UK should protect its allies in the Gulf and Middle East - but Israel isn’t one of them

Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear programme is good for the UK - helping Israel now is not, and here’s why, Sam Kiley, World Affairs Editor explains.

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