United Kingdom

UK Court:

Trans females are not legally women

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of woman under equality laws refers strictly to biological sex.

UK Lawyers for Israel rebut anti-Israel letter to PM Sunak

A letter to PM Sunak was published signed by a number of UK lawyers urging their Government to stop selling arms to Israel and to continue sending money to UNRWA, claiming that otherwise it may be in breach of international law. UK Lawyers for Israel responded.

UK summons Israeli Amb. to condemn aid worker deaths

Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell summons Israeli Ambassador to the UK, demands 'quick, transparent investigation' and 'full accountability.'

UK:

Pro-Palestinian activists target dozens of MPs

A counter-extremism dossier reveals nearly 40 instances of intimidation against elected officials by pro-Palestinian activists in what is being called a 'litany of menace.'

Following the US

UK to sanction four Israeli citizens

UK has announced sanctions against four Israelis it referred to as 'extremist settlers' accusing them of 'human rights abuses' against Palestinian Arabs.

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.

US launches fifth round of sanctions against Hamas

The move was joined by Australia and the United Kingdom imposing sanctions of their own against the terrorist organization.

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.

'I felt unsafe':

UK Minister's daughter drops uni course due to antisemitism

The daughter of Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says she felt unsafe following anti-Israel protests at the University of Leeds.

UK Middle East Minister:

'10/7 sexual violence must be investigated to ensure justice'

Lord Tariq Ahmad called on the international community to condemn Hamas and on Israel to take all measures to protect civilians.

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva:

'Demonstrations do not represent UK street'

Israeli Amb. to the UK says the British govt. understands the magnitude of the Hamas massacre, public does not support Islamic extremists.

Suella Braverman removed from post as UK Home Secretary

The staunchly pro-Jewish secretary was accused of undermining the operational independence of - and public confidence in - the police.

Israeli ambassador to UK updates on war effort

Tzippi Hotovely, Israel's ambassador to the UK, tells Sky News about the war in Gaza.

'All the people with antisemitic views didn't go away'

ADL CEO: The British Green Party is looking like the next hub of antisemitism in British politics.

UK:

Home Secretary announces new steps to combat antisemitism

According to the plan, the grant to Synagogues and religious schools will increase by 1 million GBP, and a new task force will be formed.

Amid justice reform division:

UK Chief Rabbi calls for Jewish unity

Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, called Jewish unity a 'sacred responsibility' for all.

UK bans TikTok from official government devices

The move follows similar restrictions imposed by Canada, the European Union and the United States.

Report:

Britain to designate IRGC a terrorist organization

Sources tell The Telegraph the move is expected to be announced within weeks and is supported by British ministers.

'Historic for Anglo Jewry:'

UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis receives Knighthood

Rabbi Mirvis knighted by King Charles as Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to interfaith dialogue, education.

Ambassador Hotovely:

'I've never met anyone who didn't like the Queen'

Tzipi Hotovely explains the mourning that has swept the kingdom, and why she's excited about the nation's new prime minister

UK: 12-year-olds can get COVID shots even if parents object

Government regulations allow for "competent" children between ages of 12 & 15 to overrule parental objection to be vaccinated.

Apology for anti-Semitism 'serious blow to academic freedom'

Noam Chomsky says Scottish university newspaper shouldn’t apologize for article it deemed ‘anti-Semitic.’

Belfast City Council: Expel Israeli ambassadors

City Council of Belfast passes motion calling on UK and Ireland to expel Israel’s ambassadors to those countries.

FM Ashkenazi: World must work together to weaken Hamas

FM Ashkenazi to British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab: We will work in cooperation with international community to weaken Hamas's power

UK Jewish groups, peers urge government not to attend Durban IV

Government urged to boycott commemoration of 2001 Durban anti-racism conference that turned into an anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatefest.

UK: 400-person Jewish wedding broken up by police

UK Chief Rabbi: "A shameful desecration of all that we hold dear. Such illegal behaviour is abhorred by majority of the Jewish community"

Dr. Fauci apologizes for saying UK vaccine approval was rushed

Fauci had accused UK's FDA-equivalent of "joining the marathon in the last mile."

Boris Johnson: It's time to go back to school

Watch: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that it's vital kids go back to school in September

New report to focus on difficulties faced by black Jews

The largest UK Jewish group has commissioned a report on the prejudice black Jews face.

£2.8 million awarded to joint British-Israeli medical research

BIRAX grant awarded to 7 bilateral research projects in the field of ageing.

London: A mix of foreign tourism and Islamic tribalism

Homeowners choosing home improvements over moving due to Brexit

More and more UK homeowners are looking to revamp their current property instead of moving and finding a new home altogether.

Watch: PM Boris Johnson makes first speech in Parliament

New UK PM Boris Johnson makes his first speech in Parliament as prime minister.

67 Labour MPs blast Corbyn over anti-Semitism crisis

One third of all Labour MPs sign public letter accusing Jeremy Corbyn of 'failing to defend anti-racist values' amid anti-Semitism scandals.

Jeremy Corbyn calls emergency meeting over Labour anti-Semitism

Labour UK chief to convene shadow cabinet amid ongoing crisis over anti-Semitism within the party, following BBC expose.

Corbyn: Anti-Semitism in Labour has been 'ignored or mislaid'

In a first, Labour UK chief Jeremy Corbyn admits failures in party's handling complaints regarding anti-Semitism.

Despite star power, boycotting Israel has little appeal in UK

Just 10% of Brits back BDS agenda against Israel, despite backing of celebrities like Roger Waters and Brian Eno.

Police:

Orthodox Jewish teen found dead in Manchester was not murdered

Police rule out murder after 16-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl found dead in abandoned building in Manchester.

'The Church can do more to fight anti-Semitism'

Former Archbishop of Canterbury says growing anti-Semitism not just due to Muslim immigration. 'Christians are to blame as well.'

Labour UK threatens anti-Semitism whistle-blowers

'Labour leadership intimidating those trying to fight anti-Semitism', group affiliated with Labour claims.

Haredi school in UK rated 'inadequate' for teaching in Yiddish

Jewish private school for boys near Manchester rated inadequate by Britain’s education watchdog, citing how pupils not taught in English.

Watch: Racist tirade on London flight goes viral

Footage of man verbally abusing elderly woman with racist epithets on flight to London goes viral, drawing outrage.

Sharp rise in UK hate crimes targeting religious minorities

Number of hate crimes based on religion jumps 40% in England and Wales.

It's official: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting first child

Five months after their wedding at Windsor castle, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say they're expecting first child in spring of 2019.

Jewish journalists barred from Labour event in London

Jewish activists and journalists barred from Labour UK event in London.

UK to ban Hezbollah, despite Labour opposition

British Home Secretary expected to announce full ban on Hezbollah terror group, despite objections of Labour Party.

UK union leader: Anti-Semitism scandals invented by Israel

Leader of one of UK's largest trade unions says anti-Semitism 'doesn't exist' in Labour Party, suggests Israel invented scandals.

86% of UK Jews say Jeremy Corbyn is anti-Semitic

Overwhelming majority of British Jews believe chief of UK Labour Party is an anti-Semite, new poll shows.

Anti-Israel posters in London after Labour anti-Semitism vote

Posters accusing Israel of racism appear on London bus stops day after Labour Party adopts definition of anti-Semitism.

UK teacher who hailed anti-Semitism deemed 'not anti-Semitic'

British math teacher who said Israel 'should be wiped off the map' and praised anti-Semitism deemed 'not anti-Semitic' by review panel.

UK names Russian suspects in poisoning

British police identify Russian nationals suspected in poisoning of ex-spy and his daughter in UK - but no extradition likely.

Rabbi Sacks: Labour anti-Semitism an existential threat to Jews

Former Chief Rabbi of Britain says UK Jews may leave country if Labour's Jeremy Corbyn becomes PM, says anti-Semitism 'existential threat'.

UK ignored rise of anti-Semitism in WWII, documents show

Newly-released documents show British authorities ignored massive increase in anti-Semitism in UK during World War II.

Bodyguards to protect Jewish Labour members from Corbyn backers

Jewish lawmakers and members of UK Labour Party to be assigned bodyguards at party conference to protect them from Corbyn's supporters.

Corbyn in 2013: Zionists don’t understand British culture

UK Opposition Leader filmed saying 'Zionists don't study history, don't understand English irony,' offers to help them learn lessons.

UK Labour leader hosted Hamas members in Parliament

Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn welcomed Hamas members and other extremists who called for attacks on Royal Navy.

Labour group says leaders censored material on anti-Semitism

Jewish group affiliated with Labour accuses leaders of censoring material regarding link between anti-Israel radicalism and anti-Semitism.

Labour MP quits party in protest of anti-Semitism code

Following decision by Labour UK to redefine anti-Semitism, MP quits party in protest.

Trump to UK: Don't negotiate with EU - sue them

British PM says President Trump advised her not to negotiate with EU over Brexit - but to sue.

UK Jews blast Labour for attempt to redefine anti-Semitism

'Insulting for Labour to tell Jews how to define anti-Semitism.' UK Jews criticize Labour's new definition of anti-Semitism.