Britain

New report:

UK antisemitic incidents jump 21% in first half of 2026

UK antisemitic incidents rose 21% in early 2026, according to new data from the Community Security Trust.

British MP under investigation for Israel trip

Reform UK deputy Richard Tice is being investigated over whether he should have disclosed a pro-Israel group's sponsorship before a Commons debate.

Israeli Chabad House:

Even after 20 years: Every Shabbat still feels special

Rabbi Shneor Glitzenstein describes how the Israeli Chabad House in London has become a home for soldiers, Nova survivors, students, and families, who are all seeking to reconnect with their Jewish identity.

UK gov. spends more on 'Palestine' than security for UK Jews

Opposition accuses Labour of misplaced priorities after it was revealed that the British government has earmarked 130 million pounds more for 'Palestine' than for protecting its Jewish citizens.

Palestine action wins right to appeal UK terror ban

The UK Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Palestine Action's proscription as a terrorist group after 117 supporters were arrested in London.

Report:

Iran smuggling covert operatives into UK via migrant routes

Iran using illegal migrant routes to infiltrate covert operatives into Britain, with some agents already in London awaiting orders from Tehran, The Telegraph report says.

UK police apologizes over unchecked phones of Manchester attacker

Greater Manchester Police admit failing to analyze confiscated phones containing extremist content belonging to synagogue terrorist prior to his attack.

Report:

UK assessed freezing Israel trade agreement

Sky News reports the UK examined suspending its trade agreement with Israel in 2025 but did not publicly disclose the assessment.

Travel warning across MidEast

UK pulls diplomatic staff from Iran

UK temporarily pulls diplomatic staff from Iran to operate remotely and warns travelers across 13 Middle Eastern nations of potential disruptions.

Jewish politician Ed Miliband named UK Foreign Secretary

Jewish politician Ed Miliband appointed UK Foreign Secretary under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He has a history of sharp criticism toward Israeli policy.

'Hatred seeping into society'

Uzi Baruch warns of rising antisemitism in UK

After the incident at Luton Airport, Arutz Sheva editor-in-chief Uzi Baruch warns of the rise in antisemitism and the change that Britain is undergoing.

Andy Burnham officially appointed UK Prime Minister

Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer after being invited by King Charles III to form a government, pledging unity while signaling a tougher stance on Israel.

From Manchester Mayor to PM

Andy Burnham named leader of UK Labour party

Andy Burnham becomes UK Labour leader, clearing the way to take over as UK prime minister on Monday following Keir Starmer’s exit.

"I watched it with my own eyes"

British journalist describes October 7 atrocities

A British media personality described the harrowing footage he viewed from the October 7 Hamas attack and sharply criticized the pro-Palestinian demonstrations taking place in the UK.

Tehran summons UK ambassador to protest IRGC blacklisting

Tehran summons Britain's top envoy to protest London's decision to blacklist the IRGC as a national security threat, vowing retaliatory measures.

UK designates Iran's IRGC as terrorist organization

British government designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and two other groups over alleged threats, intimidation, and hostile activity in the UK and Europe.

Amid antisemitism wave

UK pledges over £250 million to protect Jewish neighborhoods

Britain commits over £250 million across three years to deploy hundreds of additional police officers to safeguard Jewish neighborhoods and institutions.

UK summons Iranian diplomat over stabbing of London journalist

Britain summons Iran's senior diplomat after a judge ruled the 2024 London stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati was conducted on behalf of the Iranian state.

Col. Richard Kemp

'Israel not a US proxy, Netanyahu will defend its interests'

Former British commander Col. Richard Kemp tells Arutz Sheva that antisemitism has created a bad situation for Jews in the UK.

Report:

UK PM Keir Starmer expected to resign

Britain's Keir Starmer reportedly faces an imminent resignation deadline after a crucial election victory positioned rival Andy Burnham to launch a leadership bid.

Leading UK activist:

‘October 7 destroyed my faith that others would stand with us’

Speakers at the Arutz Sheva Conference warned that anti-Zionism is fueling antisemitism and urged Britain to confront extremism.

London Defends Israel:

Community pushes back after anti-Israel protest targets synagogue

Counter-protesters gathered in support of a UK Israeli Real Estate Fair, accusing demonstrators of intimidation and antisemitism while calling for stronger action to protect Jewish communities.

US-Iran deal

European powers welcome deal, demand swift reopening of Hormuz

The leaders of France, the UK, Germany, and Italy praise the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, offering a defensive naval mission to safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

UK Elbit factory raid

Palestine Action members jailed, judge rules raid had terror link

Four Palestine Action members jailed over a violent raid on the Elbit factory raid in the UK. 107 arrested at a supportive rally outside the court.

Artist David Hockney dead at 88

British artist David Hockney, celebrated for his vibrant colors and innovative perspectives, passes away at 88, leaving lasting impact on modern art worldwide.

New UK law to target criminal proxies paid by hostile states

Britain will launch a law next month to penalize local proxies hired by hostile states like Iran.

6 countries announce sanctions on Bezalel Smotrich

France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway announced sanctions against a number of Israeli figures, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Manchester synagogue attacker’s accomplice pleads guilty

31-year-old pleads guilty to driving the Manchester synagogue attacker to scout a UK defense site.

British doctor:

'My colleagues said they would refuse to treat dying Israelis'

London-based Jewish doctor reveals some colleagues told him they would refuse to treat dying Israelis.

UK lifts travel advisory against Israel

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office no longer advises against travelling to Israel, except along the northern border.

Golders Green:

Arsonist targets apartment complex housing Jewish families

Arsonist targets a Jewish building in the Golders Green neighborhood of London, flees when confronted by residents.

'It must end'

UK Foreign Secretary blasts Israel, demands Hezbollah disarm

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper calls for an end to Israel’s operations in Lebanon, but also demands that Hezbollah disarm.

Britain:

Greek man accused of spying on Iran International reporter

Greek man jailed in the UK for using a hidden sock-camera to spy on a journalist for Iran International.

Actress Helen Mirren harassed by pro-Palestinian activist

80-year-old Oscar winner Helen Mirren was verbally attacked in a London street alongside her husband by a pro-Palestinian activist because of her long-standing support for Israel.

Due to security

British Museum postpones talk on Ancient Israel

British Museum postpones an "Ancient Israel" lecture due to threats of deliberate disruption.

London:

Massive fire at kosher supermarket caused by electric malfunction

Firefighters worked to combat a blaze at a kosher supermarket in Golders Green. Police have ruled out foul play, believing it was caused by an electrical malfunction.

Manchester synagogue attack

Eighth suspect arrested following counter-terror raid

British police arrest an eighth suspect for hiding information on the Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur.

'I lost faith in British society'

Prominent UK Jewish leader announces Aliyah

Former UK United Synagogue chief Jeremy Jacobs is making Aliyah due to rampant antisemitism in Britain.

North London:

German national charged after attacking synagogue goers

German national faces charges after targeting Jewish worshipers outside a north London synagogue during Shavuot.

London

Young man spoke Hebrew and was attacked by masked men

Five men speaking Arabic identified a young Israeli late at night in Golders Green, chased him, and then beat him so severely that he nearly lost consciousness and thought he would die.

Due to security concerns

Nova Exhibition sign in London removed

Police urged organizers to hide the Nova exhibition’s location amid fears of antisemitic violence and major anti-Israel protests.

UK antisemitism wave

London: Police searching for man who threatened to behead Jews

Over the weekend, a video was published showing a young man threatening to harm Jews by beheading them.

UK leadership crisis:

Former Minister Wes Streeting launches campaign to unseat Starmer

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches a bid to replace Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister after local election losses.

'A genuine friend'

King Charles visits Jewish stabbing victims in Golders Green

British King visits London neighborhood to show support for Jewish community after recent antisemitic attacks in London,

King Charles vows 'urgent action' to combat antisemitism

Britain’s Jewish community praises an announcement by King Charles of urgent government plans to fight antisemitism and foreign state threats.

With warships and jets

UK joins global coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The UK is deploying HMS Dragon and Typhoon jets to a 40-nation mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

UK Labour in turmoil

Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to set timetable for departure

PM Keir Starmer faces a massive Labour revolt as 70 MPs and senior ministers demand his resignation.

London man convicted of violent antisemitic attacks

34-year-old pleads guilty to religiously aggravated assaults against Jews in North London.

Antisemitism in Britain

Man whips haredi women with belt in London

A man attacked Haredi women at a bus stop in Stamford Hill and cursed at them. A Jewish child was assaulted in another attack.

UK Conservative leader:

'Britain must always be a sanctuary for Jews'

Kemi Badenoch, the Leader of UK’s Conservative Party, takes part in rally on Downing Street amid rising antisemitism: I stand with you.

Terror in London

Man shouts at Jews on bus “You should all go to the gas chambers"

The suspect shouted "It's a shame Hitler didn't kill you" and "You should all go to the gas chambers," while also threatening to kill Jewish children and claiming to have a knife.

Following antisemitic attacks

Starmer to convene emergency summit

British Prime Minister to meet societal leaders for emergency summit following rise in antisemitic stabbings.

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Heckler claims 'Islamophobia' - Conservative leader shoots back

Kemi Badenoch faces a tense audience clash while warning of rising antisemitism in Britain, rejecting comparisons, and calling the situation a national emergency.

Failed asylum seeker

Man convicted for attack plot on Israeli Embassy in London

Kuwait-born failed asylum seeker convicted of preparing terrorist acts after attempting to storm London's Israeli embassy armed with knives last May.

Over antisemitic posts

Two Green Party candidates arrested in UK

Two Green Party candidates in Britain arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred after allegedly posting a series of antisemitic comments on social media.

Sa’ar blasts UK:

'Antisemitic marches are incitement, not free speech'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticizes the UK government for failing to combat rising antisemitism, calling on Britain to ban anti-Israel incitement and chants like “Globalize the Intifada".

Threat level: Severe

UK: Terrorist attack highly likely in the coming months

Britain raises terror threat to 'severe' after antisemitic stabbing in London, warning attacks are highly likely amid rising threats to Jews.

Keir Starmer

UK government 'taking immediate action' after London stabbing

British PM says the stabbing of 2 Jews in London was not an 'isolated incident' but followed other attacks on Jews.

Starmer

'It's our job to deal with roots of antisemitism'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds COBR meeting after Golders Green stabbing attack, notes that the Jewish community feels 'exposed and vulnerable.'

UK government appeals ruling against ban on Palestine Action

The British government appears before the Court of Appeal to defend its decision to designate anti-Israel group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.