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After 24 years, Israel ends blood donation ban for UK immigrants

Health Ministry regulation which barred blood donations from anyone who lived in Britain for at least six consecutive months nullified.

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Student union accused of failing to protect Jews for 2 decades

Report finds National Union of Students allowed 'hostile environment' for Jews to persist for 17 years.

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Lawmaker suspended after comparing COVID vaccine to Holocaust

British lawmaker suspended after tweeting that COVID-19 vaccines are "the biggest crime against humanity since the Holocaust".

Holocaust survivor paintings to be shown in UK parliament

30 portraits by young artists will be displayed in parliament for Holocaust Memorial Day.

US, Britain condemn latest executions in Iran

Condemnations come after two people are executed over alleged involvement in death of paramilitary officer.

UK National Kebab Awards introduces kosher category

Britain's best kosher kebab and shawarma restaurants are up for the award to be announced in February.

99-yr-old Holocaust survivor makes King Charles’ honors list

TikTok personality Lily Ebert awarded Order of the British Empire for her work in Holocaust education.

Jewish man and infant son violently attacked in London

Stamford Hill antisemitic attack leaves Jewish man with cuts on his face and hand.

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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.

UK Jews urge government to ban Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

Community leaders call on British government to list the IRGC as a terror entity for targeting Jews and Iranian dissidents.

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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.

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King Charles offers tribute to late head of Sephardi community

King Charles gives heartfelt tribute to Rabbi Abraham Levy, the late leader of the British Sephardi community.

Iran blasts Britain after arresting alleged UK-linked network

Iran blasts Britain's "non-constructive role", a day after arresting "network" involved in anti-government protests.

Corbyn's 'Jewish liason officer' kicked out of Labour Party

Activist who was Corbyn's liaison for Jewish community but claimed antisemitism was 'weaponized against the left' calls party a 'cess pit.'

Site of 12th century massacre of UK Jews hosts Hanukkah event

Castle where deadliest killing of Jews in British history occurred in 12th century used for menorah lighting for first time.

London mayor pledges to increase police presence in Jewish areas

Sadiq Khan says that London has ‘zero tolerance’ for antisemitism after month in which multiple incidents take place.

UK’s oldest synagogue to build Central London’s first eruv

Bevis Marks Synagogue submits proposal to construct eruv to become more accessible for the city's Jews.

UK gov report recommends schools teach about antisemitism

Report from government antisemitism advisor calls for schools to educate students about contemporary antisemitism.

King Charles dances with Holocaust survivors before Hanukkah

British monarch visits North London Jewish community center for Hanukkah where he receives warm reception.

London Eye to be transformed into giant menorah

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels will again become a menorah in honor of Hanukkah.

​​​​​​​UK caterer slammed for ‘Anne Frankfurter’ vegan hot dog

Caterer faces intense backlash for offering plant-based hot dog named after Anne Frank.

King Charles to recognize all religious faiths at coronation

Monarch will for the first time during a coronation recognize other religions and not just the Church of England.

UK Jewish politician and Thatcher ally David Young dead at 90

Lord David Young, British-Jewish politician and favorite fixer for Margaret Thatcher, dies at 90.

Rishi Sunak to visit Israel next year on its 75th anniversary

British prime minister tells Jewish audience he will visit Israel in 2023, stresses tough stance against Iran and IRGC.

UK Charity Commission rules against student union BDS motion

Ruling described as 'historic' forces union to repeal BDS measures it took after passing motion.

UK ambassador volunteers at meals on wheels center in Jerusalem

British Ambassador and his staff do volunteer work at Colel Chabad's food packing center in Jerusalem.

UK advocacy org praises proposed online safety bill

Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) explains that draft bill includes their concerns about need to combat antisemitism.

UK parliament to investigate BBC for anti-Israel coverage

Probe will also examine BBC's reporting on British Jewish community, which was recently slammed by media regulator.

Church of England finds Anglican priest guilty of antisemitism

Retired priest convicted by church panel of 'engaging in antisemitic activity’ relating to incidents spanning years long period.

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Chief Rabbi to attend closing of 60-year-old Wembley Synagogue

London congregation moving to smaller venue due to dwindling numbers after six decades.

UK gov to compel social media companies to tackle antisemitism

Proposed laws would force platforms to follow policies on online hate or face fines of up to 10 percent of their annual revenue.

London school children filmed singing song about murdering Jews

Song about apocalyptic final battle where Jews will be massacred sung by children as young as 8 at British school linked to Iranian regime.

British comedian takes his ‘Jews Don’t Count’ argument to TV

Some left-wingers guilty of hypocrisy for excluding Jews from protections for minorities, David Baddiel argues.

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, France and Germany blast Iran after it announced it is enriching uranium to 60 percent at Fordow.

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Hasidic music played at official London military commemoration

Soldiers marching to Jewish songs commemorate 101st anniversary of the 1st wreath-laying by Jewish veterans at the Cenotaph.

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Incitement charges dropped against ‘Palestine convoy’ duo

UK Jewish org furious after two men no longer face charges for 'stirring up racial hatred' against Jews during 2021 convoy.

Man who attacked three Jews in north London found guilty

British man convicted for string of attacks in heavily Jewish area of north London.

Jeremy Corbyn banned from running for Labour Party

Controversial former leader permanently banned from being party candidate.

UK oil protesters slammed for Anne Frank comparison

Just Stop Oil causes fury by comparing themselves to the people who hid Anne Frank during the Holocaust.

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Suspect arrested for throwing eggs at King Charles

23-year-old was on suspicion of a public order offense after hurling eggs and vitriol at King Charles III and Camilla.

British politicians call on Finland not to ban kosher slaughter

Finland urged to amend animal welfare bill that would by technicality serve to ban religious slaughter.

UK uni fires lecturer who called terrorist ‘beautiful fighter’

Sheffield Hallam University fires lecturer with history of inflammatory tweets about Israel.

Ex-British PM Liz Truss has bank card declined at restaurant

Truss embarrassed after friend forced to pay for meal when her card was declined several times.

Fmr. UK student union pres. receives prize from Hamas supporter

Shaima Dallali was fired last week on charges of antisemitism, days prior she received a prize from the Palestinian Forum in Britain

UK soccer fan who made Nazi salute banned for three years

British fan given three year banishment and community service for making Nazi salute at opposing fans during soccer match.

BBC sorry for years of ignoring complaints of anti-Israel bias

UK's national broadcaster issues apology after calls for parliamentary inquiry into longstanding anti-Israel bias by its Arabic division.

Britain's new PM cancels plans to move embassy to Jerusalem

Prime Minister's office confirms that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has abandoned his predecessor's plans to move UK embassy to Jerusalem.

UK student union president fired after antisemitism probe

President of National Union of Students terminated after months-long investigation into antisemitic tweets.

The new UK prime minister's record on Israel

Where does Rishi Sunak, new UK prime minister, stand on Israel and Jewish issues?

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Boris Johnson will not run for Conservative Party leadership

Former PM says he had broad support for bid to return as Conservative leader, but decided it would "not be the right thing to do".

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns

After less than two months, Britain's new premier announces resignation following backlash over tax cut plan.

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King Charles' gaffe during meeting with PM Truss

King Charles mutters "Back again? Dear, oh dear" as he greets PM Liz Truss at Buckingham Palace.

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Archbishop of Canterbury concerned by possible embassy move

Archbishop of Canterbury expresses concerns about impact of a potential move to transfer UK’s embassy to Jerusalem.

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Catholic leader urges Truss not to move embassy to Jerusalem

Archbishop of Westminster writes Prime Minister Liz Truss, expresses concerns over plans to move British Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Liverpool to host Eurovision 2023

British city to host the contest instead of Ukraine, which won last year but cannot host due to safety and security reasons.

London police close investigation into Hanukkah bus attack

Metropolitan Police announce investigation has been put on hold due to lack of identifying perpetrators.

Abraham Accord states urge Truss not to move embassy to J'lem

UK prime minister ordering review of moving British embassy to Jerusalem.

British source:

Leaks to Nord Stream pipelines likely a premeditated attack

British defense source underwater explosive devices likely used in suspected act of sabotage against Nord Stream gas pipelines.

UK Labour leader:

'We ripped out antisemitism by its roots'

Keir Starmer receives ovation after saying "we had to rip out antisemitism by its roots".

British PM on Rosh Hashanah:

'I will always be on your side'

British Prime Minister Liz Truss vows to back Israel, fight antisemitism in Rosh Hashanah message.