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Over 3,500 antisemitic incidents reported in Britain in 2024

New figures show that Britain experienced its second-worst year for antisemitism in 2024, with over 3,500 incidents reported.

Diaspora Minister:

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli criticized PM Starmer for failing to condemn Hamas in a statement about the released hostage Eli Sharabi's condition.

Britain:

UK PM Keir Starmer sacks Health Minister for antisemitism

British Health Minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked over comments posted on a WhatsApp group, as well as wishing death on those who do not support his party.

Hamas' brutal show:

World horrified by hostages' condition, Hamas's show

British, US, and German representatives rush to condemn Hamas' cruel 'release ceremony,' note emaciated states of released hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy.

UK soldier sentenced to 14 years in prison for spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife, a former British soldier, was sentenced to 14 years and three months for attempting to spy for Iran. He claimed to be a double agent, intending to protect UK interests.

Minister Porush to European powers: Stop protecting UNRWA

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Meir Porush criticizes statement by the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany blasting Israel’s ban on UNRWA activities in eastern Jerusalem.

Good Morning Britain:

ITV host apologizes for not mentioning Jews as Holocaust victims

Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA), which fights antisemitism, condemned the ITV broadcast: 'Jews. The word you’re looking for is ‘Jews’, not ‘people’.'

British Museum closes galleries due to computer attack

The British Museum closed several galleries after a fired contractor disabled the museum's computer systems.

Iranian FM:

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

After talks in Geneva with Britain, France and Germany, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the three appear committed to reviving nuclear negotiations: We felt the seriousness.

Sa'ar to British counterpart:

'We want a deal, we'll soon know if Hamas does too'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosts British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The two discuss a number of regional issues, including Iran, Syria, and Lebanon.

On January 13:

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs stresses the talks in Geneva will be "consultations, not negotiations."

Britain considering lowering voting age to 16

Lucy Powell, a senior Labour government member, indicated that the UK may introduce legislation to lower the voting age to 16 this spring.

European powers:

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

Britain, France, and Germany accuse Iran of amassing high enriched uranium to "unprecedented levels" without "any credible civilian justification".

British Foreign Secretary:

'UK had diplomatic contact with Syrian rebel group'

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms the British government established "diplomatic contact" with rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which recently overthrew Assad’s regime, even though it is a proscribed terrorist organization.

Britain, France and Germany:

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

Britain, France and Germany signal their preparedness to reinstate comprehensive international sanctions against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.

New data:

Record levels of antisemitism on UK campuses

Antisemitic incidents linked to universities in Britain have surged by 117% over the past two academic years, finds report by Community Security Trust. The 272 incidents in the 2023/24 academic year represent the highest number ever recorded in a single academic year.

'We urge de-escalation'

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria

Governments of the US, France, Germany, and the UK issue statement on the situation in Syria, after rebels launched an offensive against the Syrian army, taking over Aleppo.

'The situation is catastrophic'

British minister to announce additional aid to Gaza

Britain’s International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds set to announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, as well as £7m of new UK funding to UNRWA.

Day of Shame for Britain

Dithering does not excuse us. In our case, it amounts to betrayal.

France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States release statement welcoming IAEA Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution calling Iran to cooperate with IAEA investigation.

Britain hints:

Netanyahu could face arrest if he enters the country

Downing Street says Netanyahu could face arrest upon entering Britain following the ICC issuance of an international arrest warrant against him, though it won't comment on "hypotheticals".

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

IAEA board approves resolution by France, Germany, and Britain urging Iran to address longstanding questions in IAEA investigation into uranium particles detected at two undeclared locations.

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

European powers and the United States introduce resolution censuring Iran for its insufficient cooperation on its nuclear program.

Over support for Russia

Britain sanctions Iran’s airline and shipping carrier

UK government freezes assets of Iran Air and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), after evidence emerged of Iran providing ballistic missiles to Russian forces.

UK medical staff treated Jews while wearing Free Palestine pins

A lawsuit filed against the hospital accused the doctors and staff of creating a hostile and intimidating environment for the Jewish patients being treated.

America’s electrifying counter-revolution

America is attempting to clean up its house. Europeans are burning theirs down. Whether Britain and Europe follow suit or give up the ghost, Jews there aren’t in for an easy ride. Opinion.

'Remember October of last year'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

MP Ayoub Khan asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer why his government has not classified Israel's war as a genocide, to which he answered: 'I'm well aware of the definition of genocide, and that is why I've never referred to it as one.'

Report:

US and Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen

Houthi media reports that coalition warplanes from the United States and Britain carried out a series of precision strikes on military installations in Sanaa.

Wine critic:

British newspaper censors recommendation for Israeli whisky

Guardian's wine critic was surprised to find that his recommendation for Israeli whisky was censored on the newspaper's website and not included in its print edition.

Britain:

Anti-Israel activists steal busts of Israel's first President

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists from Palestine Action group steal two busts of Israel’s first President, Chaim Weizmann, from Manchester University, citing his involvement in the 1917 Balfour Declaration.

'Totally wrong'

British Foreign Secretary criticizes Israel's anti-UNRWA laws

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticizes bills passed by the Knesset banning the activities of UNRWA: The UK has been clear that Israel must ensure UNRWA can deliver aid at the speed and scale needed.

British Foreign Secretary:

'A regional war would be catastrophic'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he spoke to his Israeli and Iranian counterparts in an attempt to avoid escalation into a “catastrophic” regional war.

Will surveillance flights be used against Israel?

Britain announced it would consider providing intelligence collected from surveillance flights over Gaza to the ICJ as part of the investigation against Israel for war crimes.

British PM:

'Alarmed to hear about drone launched towards Netanyahu's home'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to Netanyahu after Hezbollah fired a UAV towards his private home. His office: He discussed with Netanyahu the opportunity presented by Sinwar’s death to halt the fighting and get the hostages out.

UK announces new sanctions against yeshiva, Jewish groups

British government announces sanctions against Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva, several organizations and outposts it claims promote anti-Arab violence or are illegal.

'Heil Hitler'

Antisemitic slogans and symbols found at London golf club

Graffiti which includes phrases such as “Heil Hitler”, "f*** the Jews" and "Heil Hitler" drawn in the sand at Hendon Golf Club. Police investigating.

Italy, Britain, France, Germany:

'Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law'

Italy, Britain, France and Germany issue joint statement criticizing Israeli strikes which UN’s mission in Lebanon.

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

The UK government announced a new round of sanctions targeting senior Iranian military figures and organizations for their role in attempting to destabilize the Middle East in response to Iran's massive ballistic missile attack on Israel two weeks ago.

Iranian dissident attacked in London:

'I feel safer in Israel'

Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian journalist who was attacked in London, says that despite the war he feels safer in Israel.

Amid Gaza war:

Religious hate crime hits record high in England and Wales

Government data finds that religious hate crime in England and Wales surged by a record 25 percent over the past year. Hate crimes against Jewish people more than doubled.

Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor and TikTok sensation, dies at 100

Ebert, who was honored by King Charles in 2022, survived the Auschwitz death camp where much of her family was murdered.

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

Iran, ISIS, and Russia are all attempting to recruit operatives and carry out acts of terrorism in the kingdom.

'I love Hezbollah'

Anti-Israel protesters in London carry pro-Hezbollah banners

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian Arab activists stage demonstration through London, some of them carry banners with pro-Hezbollah wording.

UK Defense Secretary:

'British forces played their part in preventing escalation'

British Defense Secretary John Healey comments on Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, says British forces played a role in preventing further escalation.

'It cannot be tolerated'

British Prime Minister condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Iranian ballistic missile attack: We stand with Israel, Iran must stop these attacks, together with its proxies like Hezbollah.

Keir Starmer meets families of hostages

British Prime Minister meets with the families of hostages and bereaved families at his residence in London.

British MP

Star of David should be displayed at every UK point of entry

Former British Minister of State for Immigration Robert Jenrick vows to move the UK embassy in Israel to Jerusalem if elected PM, says he wants Britain to be the most welcoming country for Jews.

After Israeli strike in Beirut

Britain to its citizens: Leave Lebanon now

Britain urges its citizens in Lebanon to "take the next available flight" out of the country amid the recent escalation.

Hostages' families meet with new British government

The families of hostages met today with new British MPs and asked for their support in recovering their loved ones.

Britain:

PM Starmer calls for the return of the Israeli 'sausages'

PM Kier Starmer tripped up while listing his desires for the Middle East and addressing the issue of the hostages held in Gaza.

Netanyahu criticizes British gov't:

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

In interview with Daily Mail, PM Netanyahu criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over its anti-Israel decisions: These misguided decisions will not change our determination to defeat Hamas.

British PM:

'Suspension of arms exports to Israel was a legal decision'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends his government's partial suspension of arms exports to Israel, says it does not signify a change in UK support for Israel's right to self-defense.

British journalist:

'UK arms ban to Israel is shameful betrayal'

Daily Telegraph's Allison Pearson severely criticizes UK's decision to ban arms shipment to Israel, 'A shameful betrayal of a heroic ally.'

'An important step'

Jordan welcomes British suspension of weapons licenses to Israel

Jordan's Foreign Ministry says Britain's decision to suspend some export licenses for weapons to Israel is an important step to protect civilians.

Report:

US warned Britain against suspending arms sales to Israel

US reportedly privately warned Britain against suspending arms sales to Israel, citing concerns such a move could damage attempts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza.

'Will encourage our enemies'

UK Chief Rabbi criticizes suspension of arms sales to Israel

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis criticizes British government’s decision to suspend some of its arms sales to Israel: It will not help to secure the release of the remaining 101 hostages, nor contribute to the peaceful future we wish and pray for.

Former Trump adviser warns UK against Israel arms embargo

Trump's former national security adviser Robert O’Brien says Britain’s Labour Party risks creating a rift in the UK’s relationship with the US if it moves forward with a ban on arms sales to Israel.

Iran's new Foreign Minister seeks dialogue with the EU

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who negotiated 2015 nuclear deal, says Iran welcomes relations with the European Union "in an environment based on mutual respect".

British diplomat resigns over arms sales to Israel

Mark Smith, a British diplomat based in Ireland, claims the UK's foreign office "may be complicit in war crimes".

Revealed: Hamas' plan to blackmail Britain

IDF reveals Hamas documents detailing plan to exhume remains of British, Commonwealth, soldiers from early 20th century, blackmail British government.