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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband Has Family Ties in West Bank and Gur Hasidic Community
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 20, 2026
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Ed Miliband, newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary and former Labour leader, has deep Jewish roots and family in the West Bank and Israeli Hasidic communities. He supports a two-state solution, criticizes Netanyahu's policies, and pledges to pursue peace between Israel and Palestine. Miliband is the second Miliband brother to hold the Foreign Secretary role.
- 01Ed Miliband appointed UK Foreign Secretary, with Jewish heritage central to his identity.
- 02He has family ties in the West Bank and Gur Hasidic communities in Israel.
- 03Miliband supports a two-state solution and criticizes Netanyahu's government policies.
- 04He opposes boycotts of Israel and advocates for peace through negotiation.
- 05Miliband is the first Jewish Labour leader and second Miliband brother to serve as Foreign Secretary.
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