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Antisemitic attack in London

16-year-old Jewish girl hospitalized with head injury

Man throws glass bottles from balcony at haredi teenagers walking below, sending one girl to the hospital.

16-year-old Jewish girl hospitalized with head injury

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Police investigating after woman sets fire to Israeli flag

London Metropolitan Police launch investigation into an incident in which a woman set fire to an Israeli flag at a venue hosting an event for Jewish university students.

Police investigating after woman sets fire to Israeli flag

London:

Police say Imam's prayer to destroy Jewish homes not hate crime

Metropolitan police accused of 'two-tiered policing' after Imam's call to curse and destroy the homes of Jews weeks after October 7 said to fail to meet 'threshold' of a hate crime.

Police say Imam's prayer to destroy Jewish homes not hate crime

'She's one of our own'

British football fans chant for hostage's release

Tottenham Hotspurs fans gathered outside the club's stadium before the match to call for the release of Emily Damari, a British citizen and fan of the club who is being held hostage by Hamas.

British football fans chant for hostage's release

'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.

Antisemitic slogans and symbols found at London golf club

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

'London Against Hamas' group posts maps of Hamas tunnel system under Gaza throughout the London Underground on October 7 to highlight the plight of the hostages and Hamas' atrocities.

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

'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.

Anti-Israel protesters in London carry pro-Hezbollah banners

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Over 100 doctors attend inaugural MedEx Aliyah fair

MedEx is part of a broader national initiative led by Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Ministry of Health, and Nefesh B’Nefesh, in partnership with the Jewish Agency to tackle the shortage of medical personnel in Israel

Over 100 doctors attend inaugural MedEx Aliyah fair

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Man jailed for life over act motivated by hostility towards Jews

Man in east London admits to starting a fire in his property with the intent of endangering the lives of a Jewish family who lived above him.

Man jailed for life over act motivated by hostility towards Jews

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Gaza march, planned in central London on Yom Kippur, rescheduled

Dave Rich, Director of Policy at Community Security Trust: ‘Such marches should not go anywhere near a synagogue on Yom Kippur, or disturb Jewish people on such a solemn day.’

Gaza march, planned in central London on Yom Kippur, rescheduled

In London church:

Muslim screams she will 'kill the God of the Jews'

Woman goes on antisemitic tirade in north London church, assaults police officers who arrest her.

Muslim  screams she will 'kill the God of the Jews'

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New busline hopes to improve safety for Jewish Londoners

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says that the bus initiative responds to concerns about rising antisemitism, 'Jewish Londoners felt scared to leave their homes. This direct bus link means you can travel on buses and feel safer.'

New busline hopes to improve safety for Jewish Londoners

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Anti-Israel group arrested for plan to disrupt King's speech

Members of Youth Demand group arrested for plan to disrupt the State Opening of the British Parliament in London.

Anti-Israel group arrested for plan to disrupt King's speech

London gallery cancels anti-Putin exhibition over Gaza war

Metamorphika studio cancels exhibition on plight of political prisoners in Russia because 1 of the creators, who is Israeli, expressed sorrow after the October 7 massacre. Studio says it will not support artists who do not condemn Israel for Gaza war.

London gallery cancels anti-Putin exhibition over Gaza war

London

Exhibit on Russian censorship censors Russian-Israeli artist

London gallery cancels Russian-Israeli artist’s anti-Putin show, objecting to her posts mourning Oct. 7.

Exhibit on Russian censorship censors Russian-Israeli artist

Terrifying footage:

Attempt to kidnap Jewish children in broad daylight in London

Suspect arrested after assaulting Jewish man, attempting to steal stroller with a baby and another child from their father in separate incidents on holiday.

Attempt to kidnap Jewish children in broad daylight in London

London police arrest man for online posts supporting Hamas

Counter Terrorism Policing received a public referral about online posts allegedly showing support for Hamas. A 43-year-old man was arrested in west London on suspicion of showing support to a terrorist organization

London police arrest man for online posts supporting Hamas

Thousands march in London, demanding hostages' return

Among those present were aunt and uncle of Omer Neutra, who is still held captive, and parents of Oz Daniel, whose body is being held by Hamas.

Thousands march in London, demanding hostages' return

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Search underway for soccer fan wearing 'Hamas 7' shirt

Police in Britain launch hunt for a Manchester United fan who was photographed wearing a team shirt with “Hamas 7” printed on the back.

Search underway for soccer fan wearing 'Hamas 7' shirt

Knife-wielding woman arrested in the UK

Woman who brandished knife in Stamford Hill, London, allegedly claimed, 'You people, you Jewish...all the trouble you’re creating in the world.'

Knife-wielding woman arrested in the UK

Britain:

Blow to the Right, Labour loses votes because of war in Gaza

Local elections in Britain reflected polls indicating a loss to the Conservative party in next year's elections | Labor Party also loses votes after refusing to call on Israel to reach a permanent ceasefire.

Blow to the Right, Labour loses votes because of war in Gaza

Britain:

14-year-old boy dies from injuries sustained in attack

Police arrest sword-wielding man in northeast London, after five civilians and police are injured in attack.

14-year-old boy dies from injuries sustained in attack

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Four men attempt to kidnap Orthodox Jew

Four, currently unidentified, individuals approached the Jewish man, threatened him, and demanded he get into the truck of their car.

Four men attempt to kidnap Orthodox Jew

Yad Vashem condemns covering of London Holocaust memorial

Israel's national Holocaust memorial warns 'root problems of antisemitism' must be confronted after Holocaust memorial covered during anti-Israel march.

Yad Vashem condemns covering of London Holocaust memorial

London police cover Holocaust memorial during anti-Israel march

Hyde Park Holocaust memorial covered to prevent anti-Israel marchers from defacing it, 1 week after Jewish man warned he faced arrest for being 'visibly Jewish.'

London police cover Holocaust memorial during anti-Israel march

For carrying swastika placard

Man arrested at pro-Palestinian Arab protest in London

Two men arrested at Palestine Solidarity Campaign demonstration in the British capital to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Man arrested at pro-Palestinian Arab protest in London

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Blood-covered horses run loose

Two blood-covered cavalry horses were seen galloping through central London when, according to reports from the British capital, at least four people were injured.

Blood-covered horses run loose

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Jewish man threatened with arrest for crossing London road

A policeman in London was recorded warning a Jew wearing a yarmulke not to cross the road to the area of an anti-Israel protest, even threatening that if he did, he would be arrested.

Jewish man threatened with arrest for crossing London road

First time in 100 years:

Soldiers of the King's Guard in Britain permitted to grow a beard

Several soldiers in the Welsh Guards started growing beards after King Charles gave the green light, 100 years after growing beards was prohibited.

Soldiers of the King's Guard in Britain permitted to grow a beard

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3 charged for pro-Palestinian protest outside Labour head's home

Three activists were charged with public order offenses after they demonstrated outside the home of Sir Keir Starmer calling for an arms embargo on Israel. PM Sunak: 'No MP should be harassed at their own home.'

3 charged for pro-Palestinian protest outside Labour head's home

Britain:

Suspects in stabbing of Iranian journalist fled the country

British police say three suspects involved in stabbing of Iran International journalist left the country within hours of the attack.

Suspects in stabbing of Iranian journalist fled the country

London police officer:

'Swastikas need to be taken in context'

Metropolitan Police under fire after officer filmed stating swastikas displayed at pro-Hamas protests are not necessarily antisemitic in defense of police refusal to take action.

'Swastikas need to be taken in context'

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Iranian TV host stabbed outside his London home

A presenter for London-based Iran International, which is affiliated with the Iranian opposition, stabbed outside his home in the city's south.

Iranian TV host stabbed outside his London home

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

It's 1984 in Londonistan

Integration? England is becoming the United Kingdom of Allah. Op-ed.

It's 1984 in Londonistan

How the UK Times called out antisemitic protests

A March 8th editorial in the respected UK Times, spoke out against the anti-Israel protests, showing them for what they are and suggesting the way to protect law and order while allowing freedom to assemble. Op-ed.

How the UK Times called out antisemitic protests

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Man arrested for holding 'Hamas is terrorists' sign

Iranian activist in exile holds sign stating that Hamas are terrorists at an anti-Israel rally and is the only person arrested.

Man arrested for holding 'Hamas is terrorists' sign

London counter-protest organizer:

We’ve had enough of those anti-Israeli hate marches

Inaugural counter-protest held against anti-Israel hate marches sees a score of attendees, organizers say 'enough is enough' to inflammatory anti-Israel hate marches.

We’ve had enough of those anti-Israeli hate marches

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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

Prince of Wales visits Western Marble Arch Synagogue

The Prince of Wales visited the Western Marble Arch Synagogue, London, where he participated in conversations about the deeply troubling rise in antisemitism in the UK, and some of the invaluable work that is being carried out to combat it.

Prince of Wales visits Western Marble Arch Synagogue

Arab peace activist:

'From the river to the sea means murder of Jews'

Arab peace activist Loay Alshareef peaks at 'No To Terror' rally in London: "I know that this war can end, not today, not in the next hour, but in the next second, if all the hostages are released and Hamas lays down its weapons."

'From the river to the sea means murder of Jews'

British Palestinian activist:

'The cycle of death, hatred and trauma must end'

British Palestinian activist John Aziz speaks at 'No To Terror' rally in London: "Hatred is not the cure for hatred. Death is not the cure for death. Dehumanization is not the cure for dehumanization."

'The cycle of death, hatred and trauma must end'

'No To Terror'

Muslims and 7/10 survivors hold 'No To Terror' rally

Muslim leaders unite with Oct. 7th massacre survivors from the Nova music festival to say 'No To Terror.'

Muslims and 7/10 survivors hold 'No To Terror' rally

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Jewish MP: I feel safer in Israel than in London

Tory MP Andrew Percy says in the House of Commons that 'Nobody in this house has any business telling Israel where to operate to rescue hostages.'

Jewish MP: I feel safer in Israel than in London

'From river to sea' projected onto London's Big Ben

Anti-Israel demonstration held outside Parliament during debate on ceasefire resolutions, with genocidal slogan projected onto iconic London landmark.

'From river to sea' projected onto London's Big Ben

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Statue of Jewish singer Amy Winehouse defaced

London police open investigation after Amy Winehouse statue is defaced with pro-Palestinian sticker.

Statue of Jewish singer Amy Winehouse defaced

Comedian riled audience to yell anti-Israel rhetoric

London theater apologizes after comedian allegedly berates Israeli audience member who did not applaud Palestinian flag.

Comedian riled audience to yell anti-Israel rhetoric

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Dozens rally for women being held by Hamas

Several dozen rally in London to draw attention to the women still being held hostage by Hamas and to the issue of Hamas’ sexual violence.

Dozens rally for women being held by Hamas

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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

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34-year-old charged in Golders Green knife incident

A worker in a London kosher supermarket retold the dramatic moments when a man entered the store yesterday waving a knife: "I fought him with a broom."

34-year-old charged in Golders Green knife incident

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Knife-wielding man arrested in Jewish neighborhood

Police and the local Shomrim chapter have detained an individual in the Jewish community of Golders Green in London.

Knife-wielding man arrested in Jewish neighborhood

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Three Israelis attacked while speaking Hebrew

Three Israelis attacked in an antisemitic incident. Local police ignored their call and responded: 'We’re busy. Try to calm down.'

Three Israelis attacked while speaking Hebrew

Anti-Israel activist in London:

'We must normalize massacres as the status-quo'

Mohammed el-Kurd says he misspoke when calling to 'normalize massacres' in speech which included more eliminationist rhetoric against Zionists.

'We must normalize massacres as the status-quo'

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Pro-Palestinian plot against Stock Exchange foiled

Six activists from the Palestine Action group allegedly intended to target the London Stock Exchange on Monday morning, causing damage and 'locking on' to prevent the building from opening for trading.

Pro-Palestinian plot against Stock Exchange foiled

'On the good side of history'

Thousands rally for Israel in central London

Thousands of pro-Israel supporters gathered in Trafalgar Square to mark 100 days since Hamas's attack on Israel and to demand the return of the hostages.

Thousands rally for Israel in central London

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Pro-Israel MP targeted in arson attack, told he deserves to burn

Golders Green MP Mike Freer says suspected arson at his office likely due to his pro-Israel views, his security has been increased.

Pro-Israel MP targeted in arson attack, told he deserves to burn

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London cyclist assaults Orthodox Jews

Man on bicycle assaults multiple Jewish men in Stamford Hill neighborhood as London sees hundreds of percent rise in antisemitism.

London cyclist assaults Orthodox Jews

Foreign Minister bashes London agency for ending hostage ads

Minister Eli Cohen denounces a London advertising agency for that cancelled an ad campaign for the return of the hostages.

Foreign Minister bashes London agency for ending hostage ads

Investigation in Britain:

London bus drivers failed to stop for Jewish children

Police in London investigating claims Jewish children were prevented from getting on buses in the city.

London bus drivers failed to stop for Jewish children

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Thousands gather to rally against antisemitism

Former UK PM Johnson and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis attended the rally after a series of antisemitic and anti-Israel protests.

Thousands gather to rally against antisemitism