The UK's foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has faced criticism from the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who accused the Labour government of harboring "Jew hate" following Miliband's comments on medical supplies being blocked from entering Gaza. The controversy began after Miliband shared a video highlighting accounts from people inside Gaza, describing the situation as "horrific" and pointing to reports of medicines being denied to those in need, including children who died while waiting for life-saving treatment. In response, Huckabee took to the social media platform X to accuse the UK government of spreading anti-Semitic sentiment, stating that its stance showed "no boundaries or regard for facts." The dispute comes after Miliband announced the UK's intention to "reset" its policy on Israel, which could include imposing sanctions over Israel's construction of illegal settlements in the West Bank. Israel's foreign ministry denied any restrictions on medical supplies entering Gaza and accused Miliband of promoting "stories" without evidence. However, earlier reports from organizations such as Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and the Global Human Rights Clinic at the University of Chicago Law School had indicated restrictions on food and medical supplies in January. The Telegraph also reported cases where chemotherapy drugs ran out mid-treatment. The UN's humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, noted in June that while more aid was entering Gaza, the amount remained insufficient, and restrictions continued to affect critical items like prosthetic limbs. Aid agencies have also warned that limitations on engine oil and spare parts have hindered hospital operations. This is not the first time the UK government has criticized Israel over aid to Gaza. In August 2025, then foreign secretary David Lammy expressed outrage over Israel's refusal to allow sufficient aid into the territory. Miliband, who is the son of Jewish refugees who fled Nazi persecution, emphasized the need for a "comprehensive reset" of British policy towards Israel and called for the UK government to "act more decisively" to improve conditions in Gaza. Shadow foreign secretary Tom Tugendhat, however, warned that damaging diplomatic relations with Israel could harm UK security, citing the importance of intelligence cooperation with Tel Aviv in protecting British citizens from terror attacks.