Sa'ar, Miliband discuss Hamas disarmament in first call
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband held their first call on Tuesday, discussing the war in Gaza, Iran and bilateral ties. Sa'ar said he emphasized Jerusalem's interest in a productive…
Assessment
The first call between Israel's and Britain's top diplomats signals a potential recalibration of bilateral relations after years of tension. Sa'ar's focus on Hezbollah's financial infrastructure and Iran's IRGC designation suggests Israel is testing how far London will go in aligning with its security priorities. The outcome will indicate whether the new British government is willing to take concrete steps beyond symbolic gestures.