Britain

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.

Watch:

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.

Britain:

Oldest Jewish woman celebrates 108

Julia Jackson has become the oldest Jewish woman. Her daughter said that she herself is surprised by her.age.

Amid antisemitism surge

Starmer pledges move against IRGC

British Prime Minister pledges July legislation against IRGC after synagogue arson, amid rising antisemitism and Jewish security fears.

Teen pleads guilty in arson attack on London synagogue

Teen pleads guilty after London synagogue arson, but claims he did not know target was Jewish.

Hate crime probed

Britain: Arson attack targets Jewish shop in Watford

Hertfordshire Police are treating a fire at a Jewish-owned shop in Watford as a religiously aggravated hate crime. A door was set alight and graffiti was left on the building.

International Monetary Fund

Israel’s GDP per capita surpasses England and France

Another strong indicator for the Israeli economy: GDP per capita continues to rise, reinforcing Israel’s position among the world’s leading economies.

Jewish businesses set on fire in London

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation after Jewish businesses were set on fire on Friday night in Hendon, a Jewish area in northwest London. An Islamist group claimed responsibility.

London:

Islamist group claims attacks on Iran Int'l TV and Jewish sites

British police investigating claim by Islamist group that it is responsible for attempted incendiary attack near Iran International’s London studios, as well as attacks on north London synagogue and Jewish ambulances.

Sharp criticism

British general meets Palestinian Arab terror supporter

Senior British Ministry of Defense official briefed by the Governor of Ramallah, who is regularly documented participating in support meetings with terrorists who murdered Jews.

London:

Over 500 arrested in protest supporting banned Palestine Action

More than 500 people arrested in central London during a demonstration supporting the proscribed group Palestine Action.

UK considering blocking Kanye West from entering the country

The UK government is examining whether to bar Kanye West from entering the country due to his history of antisemitic remarks and actions.

Britain:

Man arrested after car plows into pedestrians in Derby

Man in his 30s arrested after a black Suzuki Swift strikes multiple pedestrians in Derby city center, injuring several.

London: British doctor charged with supporting Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Al-Adwan, 31, a doctor with the British National Health Service, has been charged with supporting Hamas and two counts of inciting racial hatred.

Veteran British MP:

'We should say we love the Jewish people'

Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh, the longest-serving continuously sitting MP, urges unity following the arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances in Golders Green, declares the Jewish community has the full support of the House.

Exhibition in Britain: “Jews Eat Babies"

The exhibition, presented in the town of Margate, sparked a wave of complaints due to a series of images that visitors claim rely on extreme antisemitic stereotypes.

After ambulance arson

UK Home Secretary admits antisemitism rising

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood admits antisemitism is rising after an arson attack on four Jewish ambulances in Golders Green.

Report:

British Tomahawk-armed submarine deployed to Arabian Sea

Report says British nuclear-powered submarine HMS Anson has deployed to the Arabian Sea, giving the UK the ability to launch long-range Tomahawk missile strikes if regional tensions escalate.

UK approves US use of bases to strike Iranian sites in Hormuz

UK approves the US using British bases for strikes on Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz, expanding its previous limited authorization.

Study:

Sharp divide between UK Muslims and public on Iran war

A Policy Exchange study found British Muslims oppose strikes on Iran at far higher rates than the general public, alongside wider gaps on global issues.

How Iranian agents operated in Jewish neighborhoods in Britain

Two Iranian citizens are accused of collecting information for the Tehran regime to enable attacks on institutions and individuals associated with the Jewish community in Britain.

Western leaders warn:

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK condemn Hezbollah attacks on Israel but warn that a major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon could have severe consequences.