Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, expressed strong disapproval of the government's decision, stating, "On the day that those beautiful people were being buried... the UK decides to send a signal that it's Israel that it wants to penalise, and that is a terrible, terrible message to be sending both to Israel in its hour of need, also to Hamas about the consequences where consequences are for the horrific actions that Hamas has taken as a terrorist organisation... the wrong decision taken very much at the wrong time."
Johnson criticized the Labour party's stance, questioning their commitment to Israel's security. He stated on X, "Why are Lammy and Starmer abandoning Israel? Do they want Hamas to win?" This reflects a deep concern about perceptions of support for Israel during the ongoing conflict.
Former national security adviser Peter Ricketts emphasized the concerns surrounding the timing of the suspension, stating, "I leave it to the ministers to explain the timing of the announcement so soon after the killing of six Israeli hostages by Hamas." This highlights the complexity and sensitivity involved in the decision.
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