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UK company apologizes for threatening to strip tenants’ mezuzahs

British housing company issues apology after it threatened to strip Jewish tenants' mezuzahs.

UK company apologizes for threatening to strip tenants’ mezuzahs

Prince Charles hosts Jewish refugees who fled Germany

UK's Prince Charles hosts former child refugees on 80th anniversary of Kindertransport, which brought 10,000 children to UK from Germany.

Prince Charles hosts Jewish refugees who fled Germany

Former British PM took in Jewish child before Holocaust

Clement Attlee, former British PM after World War Two, sponsored Jewish family to leave Germany, housed one of the children, report reveals.

Former British PM took in Jewish child before Holocaust

Quakers UK launches anti-Israel boycott

British Quakers announce boycott of companies which do business in Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria.

Quakers UK launches anti-Israel boycott

Israeli disabled musicians perform at British College

Students of Eton College in England pause their studies for a musical performance by the Shalva Band.

Israeli disabled musicians perform at British College

Child assaulted in anti-Semitic attack in Wales

Young boy punched in the face after his mother says she was born in Israel on Wales bus.

Child assaulted in anti-Semitic attack in Wales

British Foreign Secretary to visit Iran, discuss nuclear deal

Ahead of first visit to Iran, British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says nuclear deal "remains a vital component of stability".

British Foreign Secretary to visit Iran, discuss nuclear deal

BDS activist goes on racist rant on Air India flight

British BDS activist goes on racist rant on Air India flight, threatens to launch boycott of airline if crew refuses demands for wine.

BDS activist goes on racist rant on Air India flight

Britain worries about Gaza amid rocket attacks on Israel

Britain expresses stance consistent with UN, preferring to speak of 'everyone' without distinguishing between attacking and defending party.

Britain worries about Gaza amid rocket attacks on Israel

Synagogue shooter contacted UK neo-Nazis

Pennsylvania white supremacist who gunned down 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue was reportedly in contact with British neo-Nazis prior to attack.

Synagogue shooter contacted UK neo-Nazis

UK Labour party branch refuses to condemn synagogue shooting

Northern English branch of UK Labour Party votes down measure to condemn massacre in Pittsburgh synagogue which left 11 dead.

UK Labour party branch refuses to condemn synagogue shooting

Right-wing pundit hit for tying chief rabbi to synagogue attack

British right-wing commentator and member of Canada's Rebel Media comes under fire for tying UK chief rabbi to Pittsburgh massacre.

Right-wing pundit hit for tying chief rabbi to synagogue attack

Watch: Racist tirade on London flight goes viral

Footage of man verbally abusing elderly woman with racist epithets on flight to London goes viral, drawing outrage.

Watch: Racist tirade on London flight goes viral

Radical Islamist preacher released from British prison

Anjem Choudary, who was jailed for inviting support for ISIS, released after serving less than half of his sentence.

Radical Islamist preacher released from British prison

Jewish woman assaulted while protesting Labour anti-Semitism

Anti-Israel Labour backers assault Jewish woman, steal her phone during London event.

Jewish woman assaulted while protesting Labour anti-Semitism

Jewish journalists barred from Labour event in London

Jewish activists and journalists barred from Labour UK event in London.

Jewish journalists barred from Labour event in London

'Corbyn anti-Semite who wants to return Britain to dark times'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon slams British Labour Party chairman Jeremy Corbyn at the British Parliament.

'Corbyn anti-Semite who wants to return Britain to dark times'

Corbyn: If elected, we'll recognize 'Palestine'

British Labour leader says a Labour-led government would recognize an independent state of Palestine “as soon as we take office”.

Corbyn: If elected, we'll recognize 'Palestine'

UK Labour Party backs freeze on arms sales to Israel

British Labour Party criticizes Israel’s use of force against protesters on Gaza border, calls for more government funding for UNRWA.

UK Labour Party backs freeze on arms sales to Israel

Corbyn: Anti-Semitism is a scourge in any society

British Labour leader insists he is not an anti-Semite, declares he will “die an anti-racist”.

Corbyn: Anti-Semitism is a scourge in any society

British Prime Minister:

'I will always stand with you'

British Prime Minister reiterates support for both Israel and the Jewish community of Britain.

'I will always stand with you'

UK union leader: Anti-Semitism scandals invented by Israel

Leader of one of UK's largest trade unions says anti-Semitism 'doesn't exist' in Labour Party, suggests Israel invented scandals.

UK union leader: Anti-Semitism scandals invented by Israel

Cigarette lighter causes Amazon millions in damage

Amazon worker jailed for causing over $10 million in damages.

Cigarette lighter causes Amazon millions in damage

Head of UK Union of Jewish Students quits Labour Party

President of Britain’s Union of Jewish Students resigns from Labour over its inability to tackle anti-Semitism.

Head of UK Union of Jewish Students quits Labour Party

Warsaw Ghetto vandal guest of honor at Labour party conference

Ewa Jasiewicz, who defaced wall of the Warsaw Ghetto and called for murder of Israeli Knesset members, to address Labour conference.

Warsaw Ghetto vandal guest of honor at Labour party conference

Britain: Arab MP denounces anti-Zionist posters

Palestinian Arab MP in Britain says labeling all Israelis racist is anti-Semitic.

Britain: Arab MP denounces anti-Zionist posters

Anti-Israel posters in London after Labour anti-Semitism vote

Posters accusing Israel of racism appear on London bus stops day after Labour Party adopts definition of anti-Semitism.

Anti-Israel posters in London after Labour anti-Semitism vote

UK teacher who hailed anti-Semitism deemed 'not anti-Semitic'

British math teacher who said Israel 'should be wiped off the map' and praised anti-Semitism deemed 'not anti-Semitic' by review panel.

UK teacher who hailed anti-Semitism deemed 'not anti-Semitic'

UK names Russian suspects in poisoning

British police identify Russian nationals suspected in poisoning of ex-spy and his daughter in UK - but no extradition likely.

UK names Russian suspects in poisoning

Britain increases aid to UNRWA

Britain announces an additional £7 million in aid to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees", days after US ends funding to the organization.

Britain increases aid to UNRWA

Bennett:

Arab lawmakers' support for Jeremy Corbyn a disgrace

Education Minister blasts Israeli-Arab lawmakers for public support of UK Labour Party's Jeremy Corbyn amid anti-Semitism scandals.

Arab lawmakers' support for Jeremy Corbyn a disgrace

Tony Blair rips Corbyn's Labour for alienating Jews

Former British PM says anti-Semitism in the Labour party is a "truly shameful episode".

Tony Blair rips Corbyn's Labour for alienating Jews

Arab MKs support British Labour leader

Knesset members from Joint List announce support for Jeremy Corbyn over his "solidarity with all oppressed peoples around the world".

Arab MKs support British Labour leader

Rabbi Sacks: Labour anti-Semitism an existential threat to Jews

Former Chief Rabbi of Britain says UK Jews may leave country if Labour's Jeremy Corbyn becomes PM, says anti-Semitism 'existential threat'.

Rabbi Sacks: Labour anti-Semitism an existential threat to Jews

ISIS supporter who plotted to kill British PM jailed

Judge sentences man who plotted to kill British Prime Minister Theresa May to at least 30 years in prison.

ISIS supporter who plotted to kill British PM jailed

Veteran UK Labour MP resigns over anti-Semitism scandals

'Labour's leadership has become a force for anti-Semitism', says party tolerates anti-Jewish bigotry.

Veteran UK Labour MP resigns over anti-Semitism scandals

Labour dismisses former Chief Rabbi's 'absurd' criticism

Britain’s Labour Party criticizes former British Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks after he condemned Jeremy Corbyn as an anti-Semite.

Labour dismisses former Chief Rabbi's 'absurd' criticism

UK ignored rise of anti-Semitism in WWII, documents show

Newly-released documents show British authorities ignored massive increase in anti-Semitism in UK during World War II.

UK ignored rise of anti-Semitism in WWII, documents show

Corbyn in 2010: Israeli officials write MPs' speeches

New video reveals British Labour leader claimed in 2010 that Israeli officials control the speeches made by British MPs.

Corbyn in 2010: Israeli officials write MPs' speeches

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks calls Corbyn an anti-Semite

Former British Chief Rabbi says British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn gave "most offensive" speech since Enoch Powell.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks calls Corbyn an anti-Semite

J.K. Rowling calls out Corbyn's anti-Semitism

'Harry Potter' author takes fellow author to task for defending Jeremy Corbyn from 'synthetic outrage' of Jews.

J.K. Rowling calls out Corbyn's anti-Semitism

Bodyguards to protect Jewish Labour members from Corbyn backers

Jewish lawmakers and members of UK Labour Party to be assigned bodyguards at party conference to protect them from Corbyn's supporters.

Bodyguards to protect Jewish Labour members from Corbyn backers

Corbyn: The term 'Zionist' has been hijacked by anti-Semites

British Labour clarifies 2013 remarks on Zionists, says he will be more careful with how he uses the term.

Corbyn: The term 'Zionist' has been hijacked by anti-Semites

Corbyn in 2013: Zionists don’t understand British culture

UK Opposition Leader filmed saying 'Zionists don't study history, don't understand English irony,' offers to help them learn lessons.

Corbyn in 2013: Zionists don’t understand British culture

UK Labour leader hosted Hamas members in Parliament

Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn welcomed Hamas members and other extremists who called for attacks on Royal Navy.

UK Labour leader hosted Hamas members in Parliament

PA backs Labour party on anti-Semitism

PA official expresses support for UK Labour party’s refusal to accept IHRA's definition of anti-Semitism.

PA backs Labour party on anti-Semitism

Britain ends funding for some aid to Syrian rebels

British government announces it is ending funding for some aid programs in rebel-held areas of Syria.

Britain ends funding for some aid to Syrian rebels

Report:

Corbyn attended conference with senior Hamas terrorists

Daily Telegraph reveals Labour leader attended conference with Hamas leader Husam Badran who was jailed in Israel over terror.

Corbyn attended conference with senior Hamas terrorists

Labour group says leaders censored material on anti-Semitism

Jewish group affiliated with Labour accuses leaders of censoring material regarding link between anti-Israel radicalism and anti-Semitism.

Labour group says leaders censored material on anti-Semitism

Former British Labour MP suspended over alleged anti-Semitism

Former British Labour MP suspended over alleged online comments about the Jewish community.

Former British Labour MP suspended over alleged anti-Semitism

London ramming suspect charged

Driver suspected of ramming his car into several people outside Britain's Parliament charged with attempted murder.

London ramming suspect charged

Patrick Stewart leaves Labour over Corbyn

British actor famous for playing Captain Picard on Star Trek breaks with party he has supported for over 70 years over current leader.

Patrick Stewart leaves Labour over Corbyn

Claims companies mull replacement for PPI claims

The controversial industry of mis-sold PPI nears its deadline a thousands of claims are made every day by British consumers.

Claims companies mull replacement for PPI claims

Corbyn urged to step down amid latest controversy

Photos show Labour leader holding wreath near the graves in Tunisia of terrorists who murdered Israeli athletes at 1972 Munich Olympics.

Corbyn urged to step down amid latest controversy

Investigation into MP who fought with Corbyn dropped

British Labour Party drops an investigation into MP who had a confrontation with leader Jeremy Corbyn over anti-Semitism.

Investigation into MP who fought with Corbyn dropped

Corbyn apologizes for Labour anti-Semitism

In new video, British Labour leader acknowledges there is a real problem of anti-Semitism in his party.

Corbyn apologizes for Labour anti-Semitism

Corbyn: Labour doesn't pose a threat to Jewish community

British Labour leader acknowledges the party has a problem of anti-Semitism, rejects idea that it poses threat to Jewish community.

Corbyn: Labour doesn't pose a threat to Jewish community

London rabbi apologizes for honoring Ponzi scammer

Rabbi of synagogue where scammer was called up to Torah apologizes, says he didn't know all the facts.

London rabbi apologizes for honoring Ponzi scammer

British police arrest terror suspect in London

20-year-old man arrested in north-west London on suspicion of plotting terrorist acts.

British police arrest terror suspect in London

Corbyn would speak to Jewish audience in London

British Labour party, facing accusations of anti-Semitism, seeks to have leader Jeremy Corbyn speak at Jewish Museum.

Corbyn would speak to Jewish audience in London