Britain

Revealed: Corbyn defended Ahmadinejad's anti-Israel speech

British journalist reveals: Labour leader defended former Iranian's infamous speech calling for Israel to be "wiped off the map".

Watch: The Rabbi and the Prince

UK Chief Rabbi welcomes Prince of Wales at Belfast synagogue.

Wounded British, Israeli, vets to compete in week-long event

For the first time: 100 British, Israeli, wounded vets compete in 'The Veteran Games,' while their children receive pro football coaching.

Swastika found in British Parliament

Elevator inside British Parliament found vandalized with swastika. 'It is unbelievable, but true.'

British Foreign Secretary: Boycotting Israel is anti-Semitic

Jeremy Hunt backs German parliament’s resolution defining the BDS movement as “anti-Semitic”.

Britain warns Iran: Don't underestimate the US

British Foreign Secretary warns Iran that if American interests are attacked, Washington will retaliate.

Hamas thanks British Labour leader

Hamas thanks Jeremy Corbyn for his message of solidarity to a "Nakba Day" rally in London.

British Jewish group: Investigate Labour anti-Semitism

Jewish advocacy group in London accuses Labour Party of “endemic anti-Jewish behavior”, asks government to investigate.

British celebrities reject boycott of Eurovision

British celebrities sign letter speaking out against a proposed boycott of this year’s Eurovision song contest which will be held in Israel.

Corbyn under fire for endorsing anti-Semitic book

British media reveal Labour leader endorsed a book which argued that Europe’s banks and press were controlled by Jews.

Labour suspends member who called for march against UK synagogue

Party suspends member who called for march on synagogue to protest punishment of fellow Labourite disciplined over anti-Semitism.

London Jewish siblings among Sri Lanka bombing victims

Teenage brother and sister with dual US-UK citizenship eulogized in British Parliament after being murdered in Sri Lanka bombings.

UK Labour makes faux pas with Passover greeting

British Labour Party wishes Jews a happy Passover, but includes an illustration of bread in the greeting.

British Chief of Defense Staff visits Israel

British army chief of staff hails cooperation with IDF, meets IDF Chief of Staff Aviv, visits Yad Vashem.

Corbyn: Children should hear from Warsaw Ghetto vandal

Labour party leader revealed to have defended schools' decision to send children to festival featuring woman who vandalized Warsaw Ghetto.

BDS supporter gets 6 months in jail for racist rant on flight

Pro-BDS activist from the UK sentenced to 6 months in prison over drunken, racist tirade on Air India flight.

Uber dumps London driver who refused to take Jews

London Uber driver tells customers he 'won't take Jews' after spotting their kippahs.

Britain condemns Trump’s Golan recognition

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt: We should never recognize the annexation of territory by force.

Ex PM Gordon Brown: Labour party has let British Jews down

Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces that he has joined the Jewish Labour Movement, laments tolerance for anti-Semitism.

Ex-PM: Labour has failed British Jews

Former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown slams current Labour leadership, accuses party of 'letting Jews down' on anti-Semitism.

British lawmakers reject four Brexit alternatives

Britain expected to leave EU on April 12 without a deal, after lawmakers reject four alternatives to the government's Brexit plan.

Former London Mayor:

'It's not anti-Semitic to hate the Jews of Israel'

Ken Livingstone says allegations of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party are “lies and smears” meant to bring down party leader Corbyn.

London police launch manhunt after string of stabbing attacks

Authorities in British capital searching for serial stabber after four people wounded in series of attacks in north London.

Again: British lawmakers reject Brexit deal

For the third time, British lawmakers reject PM May's Brexit deal.

Holocaust survivor Vera Schaufeld awarded top British honor

Survivor who escaped on kindertransport wins British award for helping Holocaust education.

Three ex-Labour members arrested over anti-Semitism

British police arrest three people near London suspected of inciting anti-Semitic hatred in the Labour Party’s ranks.

Passenger plane lands safely - in the wrong country

British Airways passengers shocked to find out they had landed in the wrong country on Monday.

US: Labour Party's record on anti-Semitism a national disgrace

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasts Britain's Labour Party over its anti-Semitism record, calling it a 'national disgrace'.

Israeli-American rabbi barred from entering UK

Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi, a controversial Israeli-born lecturer living in Monsey, barred from entering the UK for speaking tour.

Ex-Scottish MP blasted over anti-Israel cartoon

Ex-Labour MP caught in scandal after sharing cartoon portraying Israel as a dog, just days after local leaders vowed to fight anti-Semitism.

British university rejects IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Leeds University Union votes against motion calling on the British institution to fight anti-Semitism.

Saudi Arabia welcomes British ban of Hezbollah

Saudi Arabia says British decision to outlaw the political wing of Hezbollah is an "important and constructive" step.

Iran denounces Britain for blacklisting Hezbollah

Iran’s foreign ministry says British government’s move to ban Hezbollah's political wing is “irresponsible”.

UK Labour suspends MP over anti-Semitism comments

Chris Williamson, a close ally of Jeremy Corbyn, suspended after saying Labour was "too apologetic" over anti-Semitism allegations.

Labour MP: We're too apologetic about anti-Semitism

British MP close to Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn says his party has has 'given up too much ground, been too apologetic' about anti-Semitism.

London: Elderly Jewish man assaulted in apparent hate crime

'Are you Jewish?' assailant checked if elderly man was Jewish before punching him in the face.

British Labour party against Hezbollah terrorism designation

Labour party demands British Home secretary provide more evidence Hezbollah is a terrorist organization after government blacklists group.

Israel welcomes British move to ban Hezbollah 'political wing'

Foreign Minister Katz praises Britain's decision to outlaw Hezbollah terror organization in its entirety, calling on UN to follow suit.

Lebanon: British decision on Hezbollah won't impact relations

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister says Britain’s decision to blacklist Hezbollah's political arm will not impact bilateral relations.

'No difference between Nasrallah and Iranian threat'

Acting Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz praises British government decision to recognize all of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

UK announces ban on Hezbollah terror group's political wing

British government announces plans to extend ban of Hezbollah to group's 'political wing'.

Britain to ban Hezbollah's political wing

British Home Secretary reportedly to ban the political wing of Hezbollah to prevent its supporters from parading its flag on UK streets.

UK Labour MP apologizes for blaming Israel for party split

After Labour MP suggested it was 'possible' Israel was behind departure of 8 MPs from the party, lawmaker walks back comments.

Eighth British Labour MP resigns over anti-Semitism

Joan Ryan quits Labour Party, citing a "culture of anti-Jewish racism".

Britain and Israel sign trade agreement

New continuity agreement will see British businesses and consumers benefitting from continued trade with Israel after the UK leaves EU.

Britain: BDS activists protest Israel hosting of Eurovision

Dozens of BDS activists protest in Manchester against Israel hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this year.

Britain: Anti-Semitism at record high for third straight year

Number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in the United Kingdom rose to 1,652 in 2018, according to annual CST report.

British Jewish historian Simon Schama knighted

UK Jewish historian, best-known as host of popular documentary series and author of 18 books, awarded knighthood at Buckingham Palace.

Labour MPs demand data on anti-Semitism within the party

Labour lawmakers pass motion demanding leaders reveal data regarding complaints of anti-Semitism within the party.

Britain's Chief Rabbi defends Israel's right to host Eurovision

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis warns BDS activists could harm peace by calling to boycott Eurovision in Israel.

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.

British Foreign Secretary: 1939 White Paper a 'black moment'

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt slams British policy which prevented Jews from being able to flee the Holocaust.

British cultural figures call for boycott of Eurovision

Group of British cultural figures sign letter calling on BBC to cancel Eurovision coverage because it is taking place in Israel.

'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.'

British Labour reinstates MP suspended over anti-Semitism

Former MP Jim Sheridan reinstated following investigation into comments about Jews made online.

Poll: Five percent of British citizens deny the Holocaust

New poll finds more than 2.6 million British people think the Holocaust is a myth.

British spiritual leaders urge unity on Holocaust Day

Archbishop of Canterbury, British Chief Rabbi and prominent imam sign joint letter on the occasion of International Holocaust Memorial Day.

May: Corbyn willing to sit with Hamas but not with me

British PM rips Labour leader over his refusal to discuss Brexit, takes jab at him on comments on Hamas and Hezbollah.

British Labour official: Reverse Malaysian ban on Israelis

Deputy leader of British Labour party says Paralympic qualifiers in Malaysia should be cancelled if the country refuses entry to Israelis.

Holocaust victims laid to rest in Britain

Remains of six Holocaust victims killed in Auschwitz laid to rest 22 years after being sent to Imperial War Museum in London.