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US and Britain sanction Hamas fund-raising network

US Treasury Department says the punitive measures target two individuals and three entities described as key financial facilitators involved in fundraising for Hamas.

US and Britain sanction Hamas fund-raising network

Is Britain next?

Will the UK also halt arms sales to Israel?

More than 130 British MPs signed a letter calling on Foreign Secretary David Cameron to halt arms sales to Israel.

Will the UK also halt arms sales to Israel?

For the first time:

UK airdrops over 10 tons of food supplies into Gaza

British Defense Ministry says the aid consists of water, rice, cooking oil, flour, tinned goods and baby formula and will support the people of Gaza.

UK airdrops over 10 tons of food supplies into Gaza

Survivors of Nova massacre demeaned at UK airport

Footage from the incident shows Border Force officer telling two Israelis who survived the Nova massacre to "knock the attitude off". UK Home Secretary in response: We do not tolerate antisemitism.

Survivors of Nova massacre demeaned at UK airport

The British plan to end the war

Deportation of Hamas leaders

A Lebanese newspaper claims that the plan presented by Foreign Secretary David Cameron during a visit to Oman includes Israel-Saudi normalization in return for a diplomatic process to create a Palestinian state.

Deportation of Hamas leaders

Britain's ultimatum:

Israel must allow Red Cross visits to terrorists

If the demand is not met, Britain will end arms sales to Israel and support a similar embargo for all of Europe.

Israel must allow Red Cross visits to terrorists

Britain's Foreign Secretary:

Remove Hamas leaders & infrastructure from Gaza

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron: ‘Turn pause into a permanent, sustainable truce, but get Hamas leaders out of Gaza; we have to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure.’

Remove Hamas leaders & infrastructure from Gaza

After diplomatic incident

Israel advocacy superstar Eylon Levy suspended

UK government enraged after Israeli government spokesman says Foreign Secretary Cameron 'factually incorrect' in appeal for more trucks to enter Gaza.

Israel advocacy superstar Eylon Levy suspended

King Charles seen in London after rumors of death

King Charles was filmed leaving Windsor Castle after rumors circled on social media of his death.

King Charles seen in London after rumors of death

Former BBC Director:

'There is institutional racism against Jews'

Danny Cohen, who used to be the BBC director of television, points out the network's most serious issues when it comes to reporting on Israel.

'There is institutional racism against Jews'

Report:

UK Conservatives seek to replace Sunak with Johnson

Conservative MPs in Britain launch a new drive to remove Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister, with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the top of their list as his replacement.

UK Conservatives seek to replace Sunak with Johnson

Britain:

Pro-Palestinian activists deface portrait of Balfour

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters deface painting of Lord Balfour, who gave his name to the 1917 declaration on the creation of a Jewish homeland in then-Palestine.

Pro-Palestinian activists deface portrait of Balfour

Fallen soldier's brother

'Sanctions from Britain? They only make us stronger'

Moshe Sharvit, brother of fallen soldier, Harel, spoke to Arutz Sheva: 'If Britain has recognized my endeavors, it seems that this is a sign that we must take action and increase our work."

'Sanctions from Britain? They only make us stronger'

UK:

Foreign Office seminar describes Hamas as 'moderate'

A lecture given to British diplomats claimed that Hamas's political department is a moderate group and that Israel is at fault for the October 7th massacre for its treatment of Palestinians.

Foreign Office seminar describes Hamas as 'moderate'

Houthis vow:

'We will continue targeting British ships'

Yemen's Houthis say they will continue targeting British ships in the Gulf of Aden following the sinking of a UK-owned vessel on the weekend.

'We will continue targeting British ships'

Antisemitic politician elected to British parliament

'Gaza George Galloway', who has in the past declared his constituencies 'Israel-Free Zones,' has been reelected to the British parliament.

Antisemitic politician elected to British parliament

London:

Jewish man verbally accosted on Underground

A Muslim passenger on the London Underground told a Jewish man, 'Your religion kills Muslims,' sparking a heated debate between the two.

Jewish man verbally accosted on Underground

Due to spike in antisemitism:

UK increases security funding for Jewish community

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces 54 million pounds in new funding to protect Jewish communities against antisemitism over the next four years.

UK increases security funding for Jewish community

British PM:

'Mob rule is replacing democratic rule'

British govt. announces millions in funding for increased security for MPs, new regulations empowering police as politicians face growing threats from anti-Israel extremists.

'Mob rule is replacing democratic rule'

Navalny's lawyer arrested in Russia

The attorney representing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died suddenly while in prison, has been arrested by Russian authorities.

Navalny's lawyer arrested in Russia

US and Britain sanction Houthi supporters

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeted in sanctions imposed by the US and the UK.

US and Britain sanction Houthi supporters

Lord Jacob Rothschild passes away at 87

He is remembered as one of the most prominent members of the famous banking dynasty, a patron of the arts, and a philanthropist who supported many causes in Israel.

Lord Jacob Rothschild passes away at 87

Iran:

'US and Britain seek to escalate tensions'

Iran criticizes US and British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, says the two countries seek to "escalate tensions and crises" in the region.

'US and Britain seek to escalate tensions'

Grime music icon stripped of award for antisemitism

The notable musician Wiley was stripped of his Member of the British Empire award following a series of antisemitic posts on social media.

Grime music icon stripped of award for antisemitism

'ISIS bride' loses appeal to regain UK citizenship

Shamima Begum, a British teen who left home to join ISIS, was stripped of her British citizenship in 2019. On Friday, the Court of Appeal rejected her latest bid to recover it.

'ISIS bride' loses appeal to regain UK citizenship

UK and Jordan air-drop aid into Gaza

The aid includes four tons of supplies which were floated down to the Tal Al-Hawa Hospital in northern Gaza.

UK and Jordan air-drop aid into Gaza

Watch:

Chaos at UK House of Commons over Gaza vote

UK House Speaker Lindsay Hoyle comes under fire after allowing a Labour motion on the Gaza ceasefire to be voted on.

Chaos at UK House of Commons over Gaza vote

Over Rafah operation

UK to consider suspending arms exports to Israel

The Guardian reports that, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened, diplomatic pressure has been mounting on the UK to suspend arms exports to Israel.

UK to consider suspending arms exports to Israel

'Like we were back in 1930's Germany'

The British Home Office is investigating the defacement of a birth certificate listing the father's place of birth as Israel.

'Like we were back in 1930's Germany'

Change of stance?

British Labour leader calls for Gaza ceasefire

Keir Starmer's aides insist his latest words do not amount to a change in position.

British Labour leader calls for Gaza ceasefire

British ship comes under attack near Yemen

Explosion damages Belize-flagged, UK-registered and Lebanese-operated cargo ship. Crew unharmed.

British ship comes under attack near Yemen

UK:

Jewish MP suspended for calling Hamas 'death cult'

Midland Heart Housing Association suspends House of Lords Peer Ian Austin over tweet criticizing UNRWA for claiming to not know of Hamas digging tunnels under its facilities.

Jewish MP suspended for calling Hamas 'death cult'

Sunak to Netanyahu:

'Deeply concerned about loss of lives in Gaza'

British Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, expresses UK's concern on "potentially devastating humanitarian impact" of an Israeli military operation in Rafah.

'Deeply concerned about loss of lives in Gaza'

The antisemitism crisis is out of control

In both Britain and America, politics is becoming increasingly distorted. Opinion.

The antisemitism crisis is out of control

The second time this week:

Labour suspends candidate over anti-Israel remarks

Britain’s Labour Party suspends parliamentary candidate who was recorded using an expletive to refer to Israel and calling for Brits who fight in the IDF to "be locked up".

Labour suspends candidate over anti-Israel remarks

David Cameron:

'We want no repeat of UNRWA allegations'

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says the UK wants an "absolute guarantee" that UNRWA will not employ staff who are willing to attack Israel before resuming funding.

'We want no repeat of UNRWA allegations'

UK Labour leader:

'Labour has changed on antisemitism'

Keir Starmer comments on removal of candidate who made anti-Israel statements: When I say the Labour Party has changed under my leadership, I mean it.

'Labour has changed on antisemitism'

After anti-Israel rant:

UK Labour Party withdraws support for candidate

Labour Party withdraws support for candidate Azhar Ali after he suggested Israel relaxed its security in run up to the October 7 attack by Hamas to provide grounds to invade Gaza.

UK Labour Party withdraws support for candidate

Report:

Iran recruiting British Muslims to spy on Jews

Iran is recruiting British Muslims on pilgrimages to spy on Jews and dissidents upon their return to the UK, the Daily Mail says.

Iran recruiting British Muslims to spy on Jews

Following cancer diagnosis:

UK Chief Rabbi composes prayer for King Charles

The prayer beseeches G-d to prolong the King's days, 'so that he may continue to rule over our nation in good health and happiness.'

UK Chief Rabbi composes prayer for King Charles

British PM:

'Intimidating' anti-Israel protests 'will not stand'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces series of measures police will be empowered to take if anti-Israel protests following October 7 turn intimidating or violent.

'Intimidating' anti-Israel protests 'will not stand'

4 months since massacre:

British MPs show support for Gaza hostages

Israel’s Embassy in London initiated a show of support and dozens of Parliament members wore hostage dog tags commemorating four months since the Hamas attack on southern Israel

British MPs show support for Gaza hostages

British Defense Minister:

'Coalition attacks degrading Houthis capabilities'

The British Defense Minister delivers a report on the coalition attacks against the Houthis to protect shipping in the Red Sea.

'Coalition attacks degrading Houthis capabilities'

'Go talk rubbish on the BBC'

Former UK union boss calls Israel terrorist state

British host James Whale kicks the keffiyeh-clad National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers' former senior Assistant General Secretary, Steve Hedley, out of the studio after he calls Israel, US, and Britain 'terrorist states'.

Former UK union boss calls Israel terrorist state

US, Britain strike targets in Middle East

The US and Britain announce they struck 36 targets of the Iranian-affiliated Houthis in 13 locations in Yemen.

US, Britain strike targets in Middle East

UK:

Pro-Israel MP forced to leave politics after threats

British MP Mike Freer announced he would not seek reelection following an arson attack on his office and numerous death threats by Islamists.

Pro-Israel MP forced to leave politics after threats

America and Britain - blind stupidity?

America and Britain have crossed. a treacherous red line. Their unhinged obsession with the “two-state solution” threatens to incentivize Hamas. Opinion.

America and Britain - blind stupidity?

British Foreign Secretary:

'We could recognize Palestine after Gaza ceasefire'

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron hints his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state without waiting for Israel-PA negotiations.

'We could recognize Palestine after Gaza ceasefire'

'Part of future Palestinian state'

UK against plans for Jewish 'resettlement of Gaza'

The UK Foreign Office published a statement expressing alarm over the conference held in Jerusalem which called to restore Jewish communities in the Gaza Strip.

UK against plans for Jewish 'resettlement of Gaza'

Britain:

'We have considerable concerns about ICJ ruling'

British government comments on ICJ ruling in South Africa's case: Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas.

'We have considerable concerns about ICJ ruling'

Countries follow US' lead in suspending UNRWA funds

Several countries follow US' lead, announce pause in funding for UNRWA following 'deeply concerning' reports that UNRWA employees participated in the Oct. 7 massacre.

Countries follow US' lead in suspending UNRWA funds

British General:

Citizens must be ready for war with Russia

The head of the British army recently stated that both men and women in Britain must be ready to fight if NATO goes to war with Russia.

Citizens must be ready for war with Russia

Yemen:

US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles

In latest strike against Iranian-backed rebels, US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were ready to be launched.

US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles

Push for Gaza ceasefire

British Foreign Secretary to visit Israel

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron expected to advocate for a pathway out of the war during visit to Israel on Wednesday.

British Foreign Secretary to visit Israel

36 hours and 5 countries to reach IDF reserve duty

Shuki Salzman was exempt from reserve service but was willing to undertake an exhausting trip to do his part after the October 7th massacre.

36 hours and 5 countries to reach IDF reserve duty

Houthi leader:

'US and British strikes will only make us stronger'

Houthi leader unfazed by US and Britain's strikes: The American and British must understand that our people do not know how to surrender.

'US and British strikes will only make us stronger'

“Operation Poseidon Archer”

US and Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen

US and Britain strike eight Houthi targets in Yemen as the US names the ongoing operation to target Houthi assets in Yemen “Operation Poseidon Archer”.

US and Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen

UK Defense Secretary:

'No other option than a Palestinian state'

Britain’s Defense Secretary, Grant Shapps, says Netanyahu's comments rejecting the prospect of a Palestinian state were "disappointing".

'No other option than a Palestinian state'

Britain:

Kate Middleton in hospital after surgery

Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace reveals that King Charles will attend hospital next week for a "corrective procedure".

Kate Middleton in hospital after surgery

Israeli Ambassador to the UK:

'Idea behind advocating for Israel is to never stop'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, explains the importance of holding media outlets accountable when they publish harmful inaccurate information.

'Idea behind advocating for Israel is to never stop'