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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'

2 arrested

Multiple stabbings on UK train, 9 in critical condition

Multiple people stabbed on a UK train, nine people in critical condition. Two suspects arrested, and Huntingdon station shut down.

Multiple stabbings on UK train, 9 in critical condition

Watch:

After campus threats, professor 'apologizes' for IDF past

After masked activists disrupted his lecture and threatened his life, Professor Michael Ben-Gad reaffirmed his IDF service, saying he 'would have crawled over cut glass' to defend his people.

After campus threats, professor 'apologizes' for IDF past

London:

Anti-Israel protesters threaten to behead Israeli academic

At City St George’s, University of London, anti-Israel protesters invaded Professor Michael Ben-Gad’s lecture, shouting threats to behead him before being removed by security.

Anti-Israel protesters threaten to behead Israeli academic

Britain removes HTS from terror list, eyes cooperation with Syria

Britain removes group that ousted Assad from its terror list to deepen ties with Syria’s new government and dismantle Assad’s chemical weapons program.

Britain removes HTS from terror list, eyes cooperation with Syria

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets to UK game following ban

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets for its fans for match against Aston Villa, after UK police barred attendance. The club cites safety concerns and a toxic climate.

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets to UK game following ban

Sa’ar demands UK revoke ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks to UK Foreign Secretary, urges officials to revoke the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

Sa’ar demands UK revoke ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Star of David 'offensive'?

Jewish man detained at anti-Israel London rally

Jewish lawyer arrested in London for wearing a Star of David. Police claim it antagonized pro-Palestinian Arab protesters.

Jewish man detained at anti-Israel London rally

UK government pushes for all fans to attend Maccabi Tel Aviv game

UK officials working to reverse a police ban on Israeli fans attending Aston Villa’s Nov. 6 match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

UK government pushes for all fans to attend Maccabi Tel Aviv game

Disgrace in Britain:

Widespread condemnation against ban on Maccabi TA fans

'It's like putting a big sign at the entrance to the stadium saying 'no Jews allowed,' says captivity survivor and Maccabi TA fan Emily Damari on the decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the Aston Villa game.

Widespread condemnation against ban on Maccabi TA fans

'Wrong decision'

Starmer slams ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

UK leaders and Jewish groups condemn the decision to ban Israeli soccer fans as antisemitic and shameful.

Starmer slams ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

British minister claims credit for hostage deal

British Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson claimed today that the UK government has been involved in diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.

British minister claims credit for hostage deal

After synagogue attack

UK demands action on campus antisemitism

After the deadly Yom Kippur attack in Manchester, the UK government urges universities to act against rising antisemitism on campuses.

UK demands action on campus antisemitism

British men accused of planning mass murder at Jewish event

British prosecutors say two men plotted an ISIS-inspired attack on Jews in northwest England. Weapons were smuggled in, but an undercover operative exposed the plan.

British men accused of planning mass murder at Jewish event

British Conservative leader:

'UK streets must not host carnivals of hatred against Jews'

British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch warns UK streets have become “theaters of intimidation” after deadly synagogue attack in Manchester.

'UK streets must not host carnivals of hatred against Jews'

Fear in Manchester 'like during the Holocaust'

A community Rabbi in Manchester described a harsh reality of antisemitism faced by British Jews and how families are sending children to Israel as a 'Kindertransport.'

Fear in Manchester 'like during the Holocaust'

Revealed:

Manchester synagogue terrorist’s father hailed October 7 massacre

The father of the Manchester synagogue attacker praised Hamas’ October 7 massacre as divine and called the perpetrators “Allah’s men on earth.”

Manchester synagogue terrorist’s father hailed October 7 massacre

British Deputy Prime Minister booed at Manchester synagogue vigil

Deputy British PM David Lammy heckled at a Manchester vigil after the deadly Yom Kippur attack, with mourners accusing the UK Government of enabling antisemitism and demanding an end to anti-Israel marches.

British Deputy Prime Minister booed at Manchester synagogue vigil

Manchester terrorist lived near synagogue

Manchester terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie lived near the Heaton Park synagogue, worked as a private tutor, local reports reveal.

Manchester terrorist lived near synagogue

Following terror attack:

Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Manchester

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel to arrive in Manchester following deadly Yom Kippur terror attack outside British synagogue. 'Antisemitic incitement is costing human lives.'

Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Manchester

Adrian and Melvin were murdered on Yom Kippur in Manchester

Authorities name Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, as the victims of a terror attack in Manchester, England, during the Yom Kippur fast day.

Adrian and Melvin were murdered on Yom Kippur in Manchester

UK:

Anti-Israel protest to go ahead despite request to delay it

Police urge delay of London protest against ban on Palestine Action, after Manchester synagogue terror attack. Organizers vow to proceed, citing democracy.

Anti-Israel protest to go ahead despite request to delay it

Manchester synagogue terror:

Attacker identified as British citizen of Syrian descent

UK police name Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, as suspect in Manchester synagogue attack. He was shot dead by officers. Three others arrested on terrorism charges.

Attacker identified as British citizen of Syrian descent

UK Chief Rabbi:

'Manchester attack was inevitable amid rising Jew hatred'

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis says the Yom Kippur attack on Manchester’s Heaton Park Synagogue was the tragic result of unchecked antisemitism, calling it an assault on humanity and a moment of reckoning for Britain.

'Manchester attack was inevitable amid rising Jew hatred'

Channel 12 reporter:

'Britain must do some soul-searching'

Channel 12 News reporter Elad Simchayoff: Antisemitism is at an all-time high; Britain must engage in soul-searching - two Jews were murdered simply for being Jews.

'Britain must do some soul-searching'

Hero of Manchester:

Rabbi Daniel Walker barricaded synagogue during terror attack

Rabbi Daniel Walker was the one who blocked the synagogue door during the Manchester attack and saved the congregation inside.

Rabbi Daniel Walker barricaded synagogue during terror attack

Jewish blood is cheap in Britain

Antisemitic violence does not stay in history books. It finds its way into our houses of worship, our streets, our lives. A call to action. Opinion.

Jewish blood is cheap in Britain

Britain may pay Palestinian Arabs due to state recognition

13 Palestinian families demand that the British government acknowledge war crimes committed during the British Mandate and pay them significant compensation.

Britain may pay Palestinian Arabs due to state recognition

Iran’s President:

'European sanctions move lacks international legitimacy'

Iran’s President Pezeshkian condemns France, Britain, and Germany for reviving UN sanctions, accusing them of yielding to US pressure and undermining the JCPOA at the UN General Assembly.

'European sanctions move lacks international legitimacy'

Iran denies reports of planned meeting with E3 in Vienna

Iranian official denies reports of a meeting with European counterparts in Vienna as UN sanctions loom.

Iran denies reports of planned meeting with E3 in Vienna

'Deep dismay'

British Jews denounce UK's recognition of Palestinian state

Board of Deputies of British Jews expresses "deep dismay" over the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state, which Prime Minister Netanyahu called a "reward for terror."

British Jews denounce UK's recognition of Palestinian state

Israel Responds:

'There is neither a Palestinian state nor people'

Israeli ministers delivered scathing rebuttals to the announcements by Britain, Canada, and Australia that they now recognize a Palestinian state.

'There is neither a Palestinian state nor people'

Report:

UK PM to sanction Hamas while recognizing a Palestinian state

The Telegraph reports that UK Prime Minister Starmer will sanction Hamas while recognizing a Palestinian state, in a bid to strike a more “even-handed” tone.

UK PM to sanction Hamas while recognizing a Palestinian state

Poll:

Most Britons oppose unconditional Palestinian state recognition

A new poll reveals a stark disconnect between PM Keir Starmer and the British public, with nearly 90% opposing his unconditional recognition of a Palestinian state.

Most Britons oppose unconditional Palestinian state recognition

Europe and Iran fail to bridge gap on nuclear safeguards

Talks between Iran and European nations on Iran's nuclear program stall, with UN sanctions set to be reimposed. Tehran refuses concessions, despite Western demands for concrete action, and vows retaliation.

Europe and Iran fail to bridge gap on nuclear safeguards

Report:

UK to recognize ‘Palestine’ by week’s end

The UK is expected to formally recognize a Palestinian state, defying strong US opposition and warnings from the Trump administration. The move follows months of pressure from within the Labour Party.

UK to recognize ‘Palestine’ by week’s end

Amb. Tzipi Hotovely concludes post in UK, returns to Israel

After five years as Israel's envoy in London, Hotovely departs as Tzachi Braverman prepares to assume the post amid a broader diplomatic transition.

Amb. Tzipi Hotovely concludes post in UK, returns to Israel

Report: Israel denies entry to two British MPs

British MPs Peter Prinsley and Simon Opher, both of the Labour Party, say they were denied entry to Israel when attempting to observe 'humanitarian operations' in Judea and Samaria.

Report: Israel denies entry to two British MPs

Committee approves:

Tzachi Braverman named Ambassador to UK

Braverman will replace Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, who has served as Israel’s representative in the United Kingdom for the past five years.

Tzachi Braverman named Ambassador to UK

UK MP under fire for antisemitic remark in Parliament

British lawmaker Shockat Adam decried for speech invoking the Israeli army’s ‘blood-soaked tentacles.’

UK MP under fire for antisemitic remark in Parliament

'Stop the famine'

UK PM presses Herzog on Gaza crisis

Spokesperson for PM Keir Starmer says he urged President Herzog to ease Gaza’s crisis by halting offensives and allowing aid, while reaffirming Britain’s commitment to peace and its alliance with Israel.

UK PM presses Herzog on Gaza crisis

'No role for Hamas'

Starmer and Abbas agree on future Palestinian governance

British PM Keir Starmer meets PA chairman Abbas in London, reaffirming UK’s plan to recognize “Palestine” unless Israel changes course. Both leaders rule out Hamas’s role and call for Gaza ceasefire.

Starmer and Abbas agree on future Palestinian governance

UK government:

'Israel’s Gaza actions do not meet genocide definition'

UK says Israel’s actions in Gaza do not constitute genocide, but urges Israel to reduce suffering of Gazans.

'Israel’s Gaza actions do not meet genocide definition'