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UK: Trump peace plan a 'serious proposal'

Secretary Dominic Raab welcomes release of Trump's 'Deal of the Century,' calls on Israel, PA to give plan 'genuine consideration.'

UK: Trump peace plan a 'serious proposal'

BBC slammed for linking Israeli security to Holocaust complex

British Jewish groups blast BBC for apparently linking Israel's treatment of Arabs to a Holocaust complex.

BBC slammed for linking Israeli security to Holocaust complex

UK Labour rivals take on anti-Semitism at first debate

Five Labour party hopefuls discuss anti-Semitism and their thoughts on British PM Johnson.

UK Labour rivals take on anti-Semitism at first debate

Britain adds all of Hezbollah to list of terrorist organizations

Britain's finance ministry adds entire Hezbollah organization, including military wing, to its list of terrorist groups.

Britain adds all of Hezbollah to list of terrorist organizations

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Trump threatened Europe with tariffs over Iran deal violations

Germany says US made secret 'threat' to European powers, demanding they hold Iran accountable for violation nuclear deal.

Trump threatened Europe with tariffs over Iran deal violations

UK Ambassador to Iran arrested during protests in Tehran

Britain's Ambassador to Iran detained for an hour. Foreign Secretary: A flagrant violation of international law.

UK Ambassador to Iran arrested during protests in Tehran

Britain: Labour candidate promises to end anti-Semitism

Keir Starmer, candidate for Labour party leader, says he supports 'chucking out' anti-Semitic party members.

Britain: Labour candidate promises to end anti-Semitism

British chief rabbi disinvited from London Siyum Hashas event

UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis invited, then disinvited from London event marking completion of study of the Talmud.

British chief rabbi disinvited from London Siyum Hashas event

Prince Harry, Megan want to break away from royal family

Royal couple say they want to operate independently, split their time between the UK and North America.

Prince Harry, Megan want to break away from royal family

Uri Geller offers UK govt his 'psychic powers' in job bid

Israeli illusionist Uri Geller applies for work in the British gov't, after PM's adviser calls for 'weirdos and misfits' to apply for jobs.

Uri Geller offers UK govt his 'psychic powers' in job bid

Germany, France and Britain to Iran: Abide by nuclear deal

Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron and Boris Johnson urge Iran to abide by 2015 deal.

Germany, France and Britain to Iran: Abide by nuclear deal

British woman in Cyprus rape claim case appeals to PM

'All I want to do is clear my name,' says British woman who lied about being attacked by 12 young Israelis.

British woman in Cyprus rape claim case appeals to PM

Cyprus defends courts after UK slams conviction of British woman

After Cyprus court convicts British woman who falsely accused Israeli teens of gang-rape, UK voices 'serious concern' about trial.

Cyprus defends courts after UK slams conviction of British woman

British Labour MPs: Anti-Semitism among reasons for failure

British Labour MPs who lost their seats cite party's "unwillingness" to stand up to anti-Semitism as one issue that led to election loss.

British Labour MPs: Anti-Semitism among reasons for failure

Anti-Semitic graffiti mars London synagogue, storefronts

Graffiti on London synagogue and storefronts apparently blames Jews for September 11th attacks

Anti-Semitic graffiti mars London synagogue, storefronts

UK: Fire that destroyed yeshiva - caused by Hanukkah candles

Students at British yeshiva left campus for Hanukkah party - leaving candles unattended, resulting in massive fire that destroyed the school

UK: Fire that destroyed yeshiva - caused by Hanukkah candles

Ham products dumped in kosher section of British supermarket

Tesco apologizes after open ham products are thrown in kosher section of one of its stores.

Ham products dumped in kosher section of British supermarket

UK: Yeshiva destroyed in blaze, Torah scrolls burned

Fire rips through yeshiva in eastern England, destroying Torah scrolls and prayer books.

UK: Yeshiva destroyed in blaze, Torah scrolls burned

British MPs back Brexit plan

British lawmakers vote 358 to 234 in favor of PM Johnson's plan for the UK to leave the EU on January 31.

British MPs back Brexit plan

UK confirms it will ban local councils from boycotting Israel

British government confirms it will proceed with legislation banning local councils from boycotting Israel.

UK confirms it will ban local councils from boycotting Israel

More anti-Israel stalwarts blame Zionists, Jews for Corbyn loss

European anti-Israel activists lament defeat of British Labour party, blame 'Zionist' attacks on Jeremy Corbyn.

More anti-Israel stalwarts blame Zionists, Jews for Corbyn loss

British politician urged to apologize for anti-Semitic remark

Nearly 90 peers call on Jenny Tonge to apologize for post claiming the Chief Rabbi “must be dancing in the street” after Labour defeat.

British politician urged to apologize for anti-Semitic remark

Irish journalist apologizes for anti-Semitic tweet

Irish Times journalist Kitty Holland apologizes after tweeting that Corbyn's defeat in Britain was "a great result for Zionism".

Irish journalist apologizes for anti-Semitic tweet

French far-left leader blames Likud for Corbyn's defeat

Jean-Luc Melenchon blames "networks of influence from Likud" for British Labour leader's loss in last week's election.

French far-left leader blames Likud for Corbyn's defeat

Johnson to pursue anti-BDS agenda as British PM

Conservative Party endorses legislation to ban public bodies from pursuing their own boycotts of foreign countries.

Johnson to pursue anti-BDS agenda as British PM

'Corbyn is leaving, but his followers are still in power'

Former Labour MPs who resigned in protest of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership discuss the party's future following election defeat.

'Corbyn is leaving, but his followers are still in power'

British politician: Chief Rabbi must be dancing in the street

Baroness Jenny Tonge says "pro-Israel lobby" won the British election by lying about Labour leader.

British politician: Chief Rabbi must be dancing in the street

Johnson: Let the healing begin

British PM speaks on Downing Street following "extraordinary" election win, urges closure to Brexit and healing for society.

Johnson: Let the healing begin

'Corbyn's defeat is a victory in fight against anti-Semitism'

Israeli Foreign Minister lauds 'British values', calling Labour's defeat a 'milestone in the fight against hatred.'

'Corbyn's defeat is a victory in fight against anti-Semitism'

PM Johnson: We defeated Jeremy Corbyn and we'll deliver Brexit

Prime Minister Johnson hails 'stonking' victory, says Brexit will be implemented no later than January 31st.

PM Johnson: We defeated Jeremy Corbyn and we'll deliver Brexit

'European Jews are breathing a sigh of relief after Corbyn lost'

Chief of European Jewish Association celebrates Corbyn's election defeat. 'This election wasn't about right vs left, it was right vs wrong.'

'European Jews are breathing a sigh of relief after Corbyn lost'

Conservatives win big in UK with largest majority in decades

PM Boris Johnson trounces Labour's Jeremy Corbyn, leads party to biggest win since 1992, gaining nearly 70 seats, paving way for 2020 Brexit

Conservatives win big in UK with largest majority in decades

How did Britain’s Labour Party become a hotbed of anti-Semitism?

Labour's moderate elites lost control of their own party to radical fringe elements following attempts to 'democratize' the party.

How did Britain’s Labour Party become a hotbed of anti-Semitism?

Former London Mayor: The Jewish vote wasn't very helpful

Ken Livingstone, who was ousted from Labour over anti-Semitic remarks, hints Jewish vote contributed to Labour's defeat.

Former London Mayor: The Jewish vote wasn't very helpful

Corbyn to step down following election defeat

Labour leader says it was a "disappointing night" after party projected to win just 191 seats, its worst showing since the 1930s.

Corbyn to step down following election defeat

Israeli politicians congratulate Boris Johnson

Israeli politicians from across the spectrum on congratulate British PM's victory.

Israeli politicians congratulate Boris Johnson

Johnson headed for victory in British election

Exit polls predict 368 seats for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Labour projected to win just 191 seats.

Johnson headed for victory in British election

'Senior haredi rabbi was duped into signing pro-Corbyn letter'

Orthodox Jewish group says one of its senior rabbis was deceived into signing letter defending Jeremy Corbyn from anti-Semitism accusations.

'Senior haredi rabbi was duped into signing pro-Corbyn letter'

Thousands rally in London against anti-Semitism

More than 3,000 demonstrators gather in London to protest anti-Semitism days before British general election.

Thousands rally in London against anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism stokes fear, election angst in UK's 'bagel belt'

Jewish Labour candidate says British Jews 'frightened' as UK heads to new elections, with Labour dogged by accusations of anti-Semitism.

Anti-Semitism stokes fear, election angst in UK's 'bagel belt'

British daily revises anti-Semitic op-ed

The Independent drops claim that settlements are ‘the trouble with Jews today.’

British daily revises anti-Semitic op-ed

Poll: Brits have warmer feelings for PA than for Israel

New poll shows Brits have more favorable view of PA than of Israel - but most Brits reject BDS and say hating Israel is anti-Semitism.

Poll: Brits have warmer feelings for PA than for Israel

UK paper publishes op-ed calling Israel ‘the trouble with Jews’

Op-ed by far-left philosopher Slavoj Zizek defends Jeremy Corbyn's anti-Israel stance, refers to Israel as 'the trouble with Jews today'.

UK paper publishes op-ed calling Israel ‘the trouble with Jews’

France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles

France, Germany and the United Kingdom say Iran defied UN call by developing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.

France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles

UK Jewish newspaper to Corbyn: This is a REAL apology

The Jewish News urges Labour leader to issue a real apology for the anti-Semitism in his party, includes a suggested text.

UK Jewish newspaper to Corbyn: This is a REAL apology

Labour fails to mention Jews in video that champions diversity

British Labour Party fails to mention Jews in elections campaign video that champions the rights of over 20 other groups.

Labour fails to mention Jews in video that champions diversity

Drama over the UK: Fighters scramble to intercept Tel Aviv plane

Britain scrambles fighter jets to intercept former El Al plane heading from Tel Aviv to the US, after plane loses contact with control tower

Drama over the UK: Fighters scramble to intercept Tel Aviv plane

'Kill Jews': Rabbi beaten, left bleeding in London attack

Rabbi visiting the UK assaulted in anti-Semitic attack, left bleeding on the ground in northeast London as assailants screamed 'kill Jews'.

'Kill Jews': Rabbi beaten, left bleeding in London attack

Two dead in terror attack at London Bridge

Police shoot and eliminate suspect after several people stabbed in terror attack at London Bridge.

Two dead in terror attack at London Bridge

Jewish Labour candidate bombarded with death threats

Ruth Smeeth, candidate for British Labour party, says half of the many death threats she receives are anti-Semitic.

Jewish Labour candidate bombarded with death threats

Corbyn won't apologize to Jewish community

British Labour leader asked in TV interview whether he wants to apologize to Jewish community over anti-Semitism in his party, but declines.

Corbyn won't apologize to Jewish community

British Chief Rabbi blasts Corbyn over anti-Semitism

In op-ed ahead of December election, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says "poison" has taken root in Labour party.

British Chief Rabbi blasts Corbyn over anti-Semitism

British Conservative party to ban boycotts of Israel

Conservative Party in Britain, led by PM Boris Johnson, pledges to ban local councils from boycotting foreign countries, including Israel.

British Conservative party to ban boycotts of Israel

UK election: Conservatives maintain wide lead over Labour

Conservatives projected to win 80-seat majority in December elections, as Brexit Party drops out of key Tory districts.

UK election: Conservatives maintain wide lead over Labour

Suspect arrested over anti-Semitic abuse on London Tube

Man arrested after video of Tube passenger directing abuse at Jewish children was released.

Suspect arrested over anti-Semitic abuse on London Tube

Tory candidate: Jews become 'brainwashed extremists' in Israel

Candidate for British Parliament Amjad Bashir claimed before EU parliament that rabbis brainwash young Jews visiting Israel.

Tory candidate: Jews become 'brainwashed extremists' in Israel

Conservatives surge in election polls, widen lead over Labour

PM Johnson's Tories gain ground over Jeremy Corbyn's Labour, expanding Conservative lead well into double digits as Brexit party sinks.

Conservatives surge in election polls, widen lead over Labour

Did Labour member help members dodge anti-Semitism probe?

UK Labour Party member accused of running secret Facebook group to help party members defend themselves against anti-Semitism accusations.

Did Labour member help members dodge anti-Semitism probe?

Johnson: Safety of Jews a priority for UK government

British PM responds to request from Jewish Agency for Israel Chairman, Isaac Herzog for European leaders to protect their Jewish citizens.

Johnson: Safety of Jews a priority for UK government

Prominent non-Jews won't vote for Labour due to anti-Semitism

Two dozen prominent Britons announce they will not be voting for the Labour Party due to its ongoing anti-Semitism controversy.

Prominent non-Jews won't vote for Labour due to anti-Semitism