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How Iranian agents operated in Jewish neighborhoods in Britain

Two Iranian citizens are accused of collecting information for the Tehran regime to enable attacks on institutions and individuals associated with the Jewish community in Britain.

How Iranian agents operated in Jewish neighborhoods in Britain

Western leaders warn:

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK condemn Hezbollah attacks on Israel but warn that a major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon could have severe consequences.

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

UK university survey reveals widespread antisemitism on campus

A poll of 1,000 students in the UK found that one in five is unwilling or refuses to share an apartment with a Jewish student. Nearly a quarter witnessed negative behavior toward Jews because of their religion.

UK university survey reveals widespread antisemitism on campus

UK condemns Hezbollah attacks on Israel, calls for diplomacy

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel and urges diplomatic action to prevent escalation, while announcing emergency humanitarian funding for Lebanon.

UK condemns Hezbollah attacks on Israel, calls for diplomacy

Report:

UK weighs deploying drone interceptors to Middle East

Britain is reportedly considering sending thousands of anti-drone interceptor systems to the Middle East as officials examine ways to counter Iranian Shahed.

UK weighs deploying drone interceptors to Middle East

Starmer:

'Britain to allow US use of bases for limited defensive purpose'

British PM Keir Starmer says the UK will not join strikes on Iran but will allow US use of British bases for defensive action, citing collective self-defence and protection of British lives.

'Britain to allow US use of bases for limited defensive purpose'

Amid rising tensions

Countries warn citizens against travel to Israel and Iran

Several countries, including France, Britain, and Germany, advise citizens against traveling to Israel and Iran due to escalating tensions. Warnings include heightened security risks and possible border closures.

Countries warn citizens against travel to Israel and Iran

Britain:

Jeremy Corbyn expected to lead leftist party

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's supporters win control of Your Party’s leadership committee, positioning him to become the parliamentary leader.

Jeremy Corbyn expected to lead leftist party

The Rape Gang Crisis:

Modern-day slavery on British soil

Why did British Elites tolerate the social death of women they were obligated to protect? How should we relate to a Western country where law enforcement horriifically betrays its citizens so as not to be called Islamophobic? Opinion.

Modern-day slavery on British soil

UK government wins right to appeal Palestine Action ban

Britain’s government wins permission to appeal a ruling that deemed its ban on Palestine Action unlawful. The ban will remain in place as the Home Office challenges the decision.

UK government wins right to appeal Palestine Action ban

British couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran for espionage

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran since January 2025, sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage. Their family condemns the sentencing, calling it unjustified.

British couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran for espionage

Report

UK barring US from using bases in strike against Iran

The British government has barred the United States from using the base on the island of Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of a strike against Iran, according to a report in The Times.

UK barring US from using bases in strike against Iran

Drama in Britain:

King Charles's brother arrested

Former Prince Andrew, King Charles's brother, has been arrested on suspicion of improper conduct in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein case.

King Charles's brother arrested

'Most deadly terror plot'

UK men jailed for life over plot to attack Jewish community

Two men jailed for life after planning an attack on Manchester's Jewish community. Foiled by an undercover operative, the ISIS-inspired plot aimed to kill and injure many, including children.

UK men jailed for life over plot to attack Jewish community

International outcry over Israel's new Judea and Samaria measures

Britain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the EU condemn Israel’s decision to expand control over Judea and Samaria, calling it a violation of international law.

International outcry over Israel's new Judea and Samaria measures

UK to seek retrial for anti-Israel activists over Elbit attack

British prosecutors announce they will seek a retrial after six pro-Palestinian activists were acquitted over a violent 2024 raid on an Israeli defense factory in Filton, following fierce criticism.

UK to seek retrial for anti-Israel activists over Elbit attack

UK Conservatives push for retrial of Palestine Action activists

Tories urge a retrial after six Palestine Action activists were acquitted in a raid on an Elbit factory.

UK Conservatives push for retrial of Palestine Action activists

Analysis:

Acquittal in Elbit case raises deep concerns for British Jewry

Official statements stress that antisemitism will not be tolerated, but recent developments cast serious doubt on that claim

Acquittal in Elbit case raises deep concerns for British Jewry

UK:

Six anti-Israel activists cleared in Elbit burglary trial

UK jury acquits six Palestine Action activists over a 2024 raid on an Elbit factory, while prosecutors consider retrial on charges where no verdict was reached.

Six anti-Israel activists cleared in Elbit burglary trial

Britain targets Iran minister, police chiefs in new sanctions

London sanctions ten individuals and one Iranian police body, citing violence against peaceful protestors and pledging continued action with global partners.

Britain targets Iran minister, police chiefs in new sanctions

London:

86 detained at protest backing Palestine Action activist

London police detain 86 people after protesters backing a Palestine Action hunger striker breach prison grounds.

86 detained at protest backing Palestine Action activist

'No longer safe'

Trump weighs asylum plan for UK Jews amid rising antisemitism

Trump adviser Robert Garson says the administration is exploring asylum for UK Jews, warning Britain is “no longer safe" amid rising antisemitism.

Trump weighs asylum plan for UK Jews amid rising antisemitism

UK police chief quits over ban on Israeli soccer fans

UK police chief Craig Guildford resigns after a report found West Midlands Police used “greatly exaggerated" intelligence to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

UK police chief quits over ban on Israeli soccer fans

UK welcomes US move to Phase Two of Trump’s Gaza peace plan

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper welcomes the US move to Phase Two of Trump’s Gaza plan, urging momentum on the ceasefire, more aid, and a Palestinian‑led future grounded in international law.

UK welcomes US move to Phase Two of Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Amid Iran escalation

UK, US raise security alerts for Israel

UK and US issue heightened travel and security warnings for Israel amid rising regional tensions and concerns over potential escalation involving Iran.

UK, US raise security alerts for Israel

UK summons Iranian amb. over 'brutal' killing of protesters

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper tells Parliament the government will impose 'full and further sanctions' on Iran over its crackdown on protesters.

UK summons Iranian amb. over 'brutal' killing of protesters

British lawmakers urge Starmer to outlaw Iran’s IRGC

UK politicians across parties urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to proscribe the IRGC amid Iran’s deadly crackdown, mass protests, and rising security concerns.

British lawmakers urge Starmer to outlaw Iran’s IRGC

End of circumcision in Britain?

The Crown Prosecution Service in Britain intends to issue guidance to local prosecutors that circumcision is to be defined as child abuse.

End of circumcision in Britain?

UK bans Islamic preacher who defended Hamas after October 7

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood bars Islamic preacher Shadee Elmasry from entering the country over posts defending Hamas.

UK bans Islamic preacher who defended Hamas after October 7

‘Palestinian embassy’ opens in London after UK recognition

The UK inaugurates embassy of “Palestine" in London, following Britain’s recognition of Palestinian statehood.

‘Palestinian embassy’ opens in London after UK recognition

Britain:

Jewish camp leader and child reportedly ejected from Uber

A Bnei Akiva camp leader and child were reportedly forced out of an Uber after a conversation about Judaism and Israel. Police and Uber are investigating.

Jewish camp leader and child reportedly ejected from Uber

UK, France strike ISIS weapons site in Syria

UK and French forces strike a suspected ISIS weapons site in Syria. Britain says the precision attack hit access tunnels.

UK, France strike ISIS weapons site in Syria

UK distances itself from Israel’s Somaliland recognition

Britain reaffirms its support for Somalia’s unity, rejecting Somaliland’s independence despite Israel’s recognition and urging dialogue to maintain regional stability.

UK distances itself from Israel’s Somaliland recognition

UK police close probe of anti-IDF chant at Glastonbury Festival

British police end their investigation into the Glastonbury Festival chant “death to the IDF,” saying it did not meet the criminal threshold, despite widespread criticism.

UK police close probe of anti-IDF chant at Glastonbury Festival

UK

2 men convicted for plot to massacre hundreds of Jews

Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein were convicted of planning a mass murder attack against Jews in the UK, preparing to arm themselves with automatic rifles for the purpose.

2 men convicted for plot to massacre hundreds of Jews

At anti-Israel rally

UK police arrest protesters over ‘intifada’ slogans

British police arrest protesters chanting “intifada” slogans as forces pledge tougher action against incitement following the Sydney Hanukkah massacre and rising concerns over antisemitism.

UK police arrest protesters over ‘intifada’ slogans

Britain develops ‘Iron Dome’-style system

UK building a defence system modeled on Israel’s Iron Dome to protect cities and infrastructure from Russian missiles and drones, addressing a major capability gap across NATO.

Britain develops ‘Iron Dome’-style system

Two British-Lebanese men charged in UK for Hezbollah membership

Two British-Lebanese men face terror charges in London for alleged Hezbollah membership, training in Lebanon, and involvement in drone parts procurement.

Two British-Lebanese men charged in UK for Hezbollah membership

Palestine Action activist:

Elbit raid aimed at damage, not at violence

Palestine Action member Charlotte Head admits planning property damage in Elbit raid but denies violence. Six stand trial in UK for aggravated burglary, violent disorder, and criminal damage.

Elbit raid aimed at damage, not at violence

UK turning to Islam amid war in Gaza, new report finds

Global unrest, particularly the Gaza war, is increasingly influencing Britons to embrace Islam amid rising perceptions of injustice.

UK turning to Islam amid war in Gaza, new report finds

UK defends terror ban on Palestine Action at High Court

UK lawyers defend the ban on anti-Israel activist group Palestine Action under anti-terror laws, citing security needs.

UK defends terror ban on Palestine Action at High Court

London anti-Israel protesters target Israeli bakery

A Black Friday protest in London against Israel splinters into an unlicensed rally outside Israeli-owned bakery.

London anti-Israel protesters target Israeli bakery

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

Yoni Finlay recounts the Manchester synagogue terror attack, warning that rising antisemitism has left British Jews fearful, exposed, and even considering aliyah as they question their future in the UK.

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

Unfulfilled commitments:

PA continues to transfer payments to terrorists

Despite Abbas’ promise to the British Prime Minister, PA payments to terrorists continue through a new 'welfare program.' European Union is demanding clarifications.

PA continues to transfer payments to terrorists

Manchester police arrest suspect in Yom Kippur synagogue attack

British police arrest a 31-year-old man at Manchester Airport over synagogue attack that killed two worshippers on Yom Kippur.

Manchester police arrest suspect in Yom Kippur synagogue attack

In defiant post

Suspended British doctor blames 'Israeli and Jewish lobby'

Suspended NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan attacks “the Israeli and Jewish lobby” after a tribunal banned her for 15 months over antisemitic posts.

Suspended British doctor blames 'Israeli and Jewish lobby'

Over terror classification

Palestine Action battles UK government

Palestine Action challenges its UK terror designation in court after RAF base break-in. Over 2,000 arrests since the ban, with critics warning free speech and protest rights are under threat.

Palestine Action battles UK government

Manchester Police Chief criticizes ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said he would not have backed the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the Birmingham match, telling LBC the ban was neither practical nor necessary.

Manchester Police Chief criticizes ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

End of war near?

Britain reaffirms readiness to deploy forces to Ukraine

Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Britain’s commitment to deploy troops after a ceasefire “remains,” despite Russian objections.

Britain reaffirms readiness to deploy forces to Ukraine

London police move anti-Israel protest away from synagogue

London police move an anti-Israel protest away from St. John’s Wood Synagogue after activists were urged to appear “visibly Jewish.”

London police move anti-Israel protest away from synagogue

UK:

Six on trial for breaking into Elbit site, causing £1M in damages

Six activists accused of breaking into Elbit’s UK site and causing £1M in damage appear in court. The trial opens amid pro-Palestinian Arab protests outside the court.

Six on trial for breaking into Elbit site, causing £1M in damages

'Distorted'

Oxford Union adopts motion saying Israel tops Iran as threat

Widely condemned decision sees Oxford Union back a motion portraying Israel as destabilizing the region, despite Iran’s record of proxy warfare and regional aggression.

Oxford Union adopts motion saying Israel tops Iran as threat

'Illegal migration dividing our country,' says UK Home Sec.

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood initiates plan to cut term of refugee status and extend period until asylum seekers can apply to settle permanently, 'illegal migration is dividing our country,' she declares.

'Illegal migration dividing our country,' says UK Home Sec.

British university bans lecturer over blood libel claims

University College London reports lecturer Samar Maqusi to police and bans her from campus over a lecture reviving blood libel and antisemitic tropes.

British university bans lecturer over blood libel claims

Arab NGO loses UK court bid to halt F-35 parts flow to Israel

UK Court of Appeal backs government decision to continue F-35 parts exports to Israel, rejecting Al-Haq’s challenge despite concerns over Gaza conflict implications.

Arab NGO loses UK court bid to halt F-35 parts flow to Israel

UK police still probing Glastonbury chants of 'death to the IDF'

UK police confirm they are still investigating Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chant of “death to the IDF” this past June.

UK police still probing Glastonbury chants of 'death to the IDF'

Jeremy Corbyn:

'New party committed to absolute opposition to Zionism'

Jeremy Corbyn declares “absolute opposition to Zionism” at a Your Party meeting, aligning with co-founder Zarah Sultana’s anti-Israel stance.

'New party committed to absolute opposition to Zionism'

After ICE detention

British commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US

UK commentator Sami Hamdi will leave the US after ICE detained him over pro-Hamas remarks. CAIR says he was targeted for criticizing Israel.

British commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US

Tommy Robinson acquitted of terror charges

Judge finds no basis for police demand after activist refused to unlock phone at Channel Tunnel citing journalistic protections.

Tommy Robinson acquitted of terror charges

Britain:

Demand to recognize 'Islamophobia'

Forty members of parliament sign a letter calling on the government to adopt a definition of 'Islamophobia' in Britain.

Demand to recognize 'Islamophobia'