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Israeli intelligence showed that ISIS destroyed Russian jet

Israel reportedly provided the intercepted phone calls in which ISIS brag about taking down plane in Sinai.

Israeli intelligence showed that ISIS destroyed Russian jet

Report: Russian airliner downed by British jihadis

Intelligence sources have reason to believe British nationals who joined ISIS were responsible for bombing plane in Sinai.

Report: Russian airliner downed by British jihadis

Cameron warned not to join Syria air strikes

British committee says Cameron's idea to join Syria air strikes is incoherent.

Cameron warned not to join Syria air strikes

Prominent Holocaust researcher David Cesarani dies at 58

British historian David Cesarani, who specialized in Jewish history and the Holocaust, dies at 58.

Prominent Holocaust researcher David Cesarani dies at 58

Western countries to present UN resolution on Syria barrel bombs

Britain, France and Spain to present a draft resolution to Security Council on stopping the Syrian regime from using barrel bombs.

Western countries to present UN resolution on Syria barrel bombs

British artists reject Israel boycott, call for dialogue

More than 150 British artists call to promote coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians instead of a cultural boycott of Israel.

British artists reject Israel boycott, call for dialogue

Briton Who Travelled to Syria: ISIS 'Not My Cup of Tea'

British woman who fled ISIS with her five children after travelling to Syria says she didn't enjoy the experience.

Briton Who Travelled to Syria: ISIS 'Not My Cup of Tea'

Britain Says it is 'Concerned' by Israel's Use of Force

Britain’s Foreign Office condemns ongoing terror wave, but also calls out Israel for using force to quell Arab riots.

Britain Says it is 'Concerned' by Israel's Use of Force

UK Conservative Told to 'Get Back to Auschwitz'

UK Conservative Party delegate says protesters outside a conference verbally abused him with anti-Semitic comments.

UK Conservative Told to 'Get Back to Auschwitz'

British Foreign Secretary Mocks Labour Leader Over Israel

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond mocks Jeremy Corbyn for failing to mention Israel by name at a Labour pro-Israel event.

British Foreign Secretary Mocks Labour Leader Over Israel

Britain Condemns Henkin Murders, Says Attacks 'Undermine Peace'

Britain’s Minister for the Middle East condemns murders of Rabbi Eitam and Naama Henkin, urges all sides to promote calm.

Britain Condemns Henkin Murders, Says Attacks 'Undermine Peace'

British Labour Leader to Address Pro-Israel Group

Jeremy Corbyn accepts invitation to speak at Labour Friends of Israel's reception.

British Labour Leader to Address Pro-Israel Group

UK Museum Apologizes for Calling Jews 'Terrorists'

Imperial War Museum apologizes for exhibit branding Jewish soldiers who fought the Nazis during World War Two as "terrorists".

UK Museum Apologizes for Calling Jews 'Terrorists'

Iranian Sick of Britain Begs to be Returned Home

An Iranian immigrant fed up with 'unfriendly, violent' people in Manchester turns himself in to police, despite being in UK legally.

Iranian Sick of Britain Begs to be Returned Home

UK Labour's Pro-Israel Group Reaches Out to Corbyn

Labour Friends of Israel invites new Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to address reception, despite his ties to pro-Palestinian groups.

UK Labour's Pro-Israel Group Reaches Out to Corbyn

New British Labor Leader Says He Has Jewish Ancestry

Jeremy Corbyn says there is a "Jewish element" in his family, stresses he is not anti-religious.

New British Labor Leader Says He Has Jewish Ancestry

British PM: New Labor Leader a 'Threat to National Security'

British Prime Minister David Cameron warns about Hamas sympathizer Jeremy Corbyn, a day after he was elected Labor leader.

British PM: New Labor Leader a 'Threat to National Security'

Netanyahu to British Jews: Don't Apologize

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets in London with leaders of the British Jewish community, urges them to stand up to attempts to boycott Israel.

Netanyahu to British Jews: Don't Apologize

British Minister Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack in Manchester

Junior British Minister Susan Williams says she is appalled to hear of anti-Semitic attack in Manchester.

British Minister Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack in Manchester

'Arrest Netanyahu' Petition Reaches 100,000 Signatures

100,000 sign online petition calling for the arrest of Netanyahu in the UK. Petition not expected to be discussed in parliament.

'Arrest Netanyahu' Petition Reaches 100,000 Signatures

Hamas Welcomes UK Labor Frontrunner's Anti-Israel Stance

Hamas leader says Jeremy Corbyn is sympathetic towards Palestinians and is against "racist" Israel.

Hamas Welcomes UK Labor Frontrunner's Anti-Israel Stance

British Hostage Freed from Al Qaeda by UAE Forces

Briton held year-and-a-half released in military operation in southern Yemen port city of Aden, just before Al Qaeda conquers the city.

British Hostage Freed from Al Qaeda by UAE Forces

'Jihadi John' Returns in New Video, Threatens to Come Back to UK

For the first time since January, the ISIS terrorist from London appears in new video, vows to continue “cutting heads”.

'Jihadi John' Returns in New Video, Threatens to Come Back to UK

Britain Officially Announces Re-Opening of Iran Embassy

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond announces he will reopen the UK's embassy in Iran on Sunday.

Britain Officially Announces Re-Opening of Iran Embassy

Report: Hamas Leader Invited to Visit London

Head of a Hamas-affiliated institution claims Tony Blair invited Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal to London to discuss truce with Israel.

Report: Hamas Leader Invited to Visit London

Thousands Sign Petition Calling to Arrest Netanyahu in London

Nearly 35,000 sign online petition calling for the arrest of Israeli PM during visit to London. British Embassy: It won't happen.

Thousands Sign Petition Calling to Arrest Netanyahu in London

Britain Extends Iraq Airstrikes By a Year

Britain announces it is extending its airstrikes against ISIS group targets in Iraq by a year to March 2017.

Britain Extends Iraq Airstrikes By a Year

UK: Holocaust Survivor Harassed by Pro-Palestinian Activists

Holocaust survivor who set up a pro-Israel stall at a trade union festival said he was called a Nazi by pro-Palestinian campaigners.

UK: Holocaust Survivor Harassed by Pro-Palestinian Activists

UK Labour Member: We Shouldn't Have Recognized 'Palestine'

Liz Kendall, candidate for the leadership of the British Labour party, says recognizing Palestine was not the “right thing to do”.

UK Labour Member: We Shouldn't Have Recognized 'Palestine'

British PM Tackles Islamism Head-On

'If you say violence in London isn't justified, but suicide bombs in Israel are - then you are part of the problem,' David Cameron fires.

British PM Tackles Islamism Head-On

Cameron: Britain Wants to Re-Open Tehran Embassy

British Prime Minister tells Iranian President Hassan Rouhani he is committed to re-opening the British embassy in Tehran.

Cameron: Britain Wants to Re-Open Tehran Embassy

British FM in Israel to Nudge Netanyahu on Iran Deal

Despite blasting Israel for not wanting any deal, British FM Philip Hammond 'confident' he can change Netanyahu's mind.

British FM in Israel to Nudge Netanyahu on Iran Deal

Former British Mosque Head Promoted Suicide Bombing to Children

Firas al-Rawi, former head of Leeds Grand Mosque, distributed and sold children's DVD that encouraged suicide bombs against Israelis.

Former British Mosque Head Promoted Suicide Bombing to Children

Britain Warns Tourists to Leave Tunisia

British government says terrorist attack in Tunisia is "highly likely" and the country's government has not done enough to enhance security.

Britain Warns Tourists to Leave Tunisia

ISIS Releases UK-Specific Jihadi Guide

Terror guide includes instructions on how to evade British police and skirt gun laws.

ISIS Releases UK-Specific Jihadi Guide

British Foreign Secretary: Iran Needs to Show 'More Flexibility'

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says Iran needs to be more flexible to reach nuclear deal, doesn't rule out another extension.

British Foreign Secretary: Iran Needs to Show 'More Flexibility'

3 British Sisters Feared to Have Joined Jihadists in Syria

Three British sisters are feared to have travelled with their nine children to join up with jihadists in Syria.

3 British Sisters Feared to Have Joined Jihadists in Syria

Chinese, Russian Agents Hack Sensitive Snowden Documents

Documents put tens of British, American agents at risk of exposure; Snowden accused of having 'blood on his hands' for the leak.

Chinese, Russian Agents Hack Sensitive Snowden Documents

Lapid Speaks Out Against UK Students' Boycott of Israel

Yesh Atid chairman calls on British government to condemn the student union's decision to boycott Israel.

Lapid Speaks Out Against UK Students' Boycott of Israel

Hamas: UK Should Pay Us Reparations for Israel's Existence

Britain should pay Palestinians reparations, aid Hamas in terrorizing Israel, Hamas officials claim.

Hamas: UK  Should Pay Us Reparations for Israel's Existence

David Miliband Won't Run for Labor Party Leadership

David Miliband criticizes brother's failed campaign, but stresses he won't run for the leadership of the Labor Party.

David Miliband Won't Run for Labor Party Leadership

Galloway Launches Legal Proceedings Against Election Rival

After losing his seat to a Labor candidate, anti-Israel lawmaker launches lawsuit to overturn the result.

Galloway Launches Legal Proceedings Against Election Rival

Cameron Headed Towards Victory in UK

Exit polls in UK predict 316 seats for Cameron's party. Anti-Israel MP George Galloway lost his seat, may have broken law.

Cameron Headed Towards Victory in UK

UK Taxpayers to Fund Hamas Play in Britain

Jewish groups furious as play legitimizing murderous Hamas terrorists gets massive funding from Arts Council of England.

UK Taxpayers to Fund Hamas Play in Britain

British PM Vows to Fight 'New Anti-Semitism'

David Cameron speaks strongly against delegitimizing Israel, says Jewish community is 'incredibly important' in Britain.

British PM Vows to Fight 'New Anti-Semitism'

Miliband: I'll Recognize Palestine When 'Time is Right'

British Labor leader says decision to recognize 'Palestine' dependent on how it would constructively 'help negotiations' with Israel.

Miliband: I'll Recognize Palestine When 'Time is Right'

London Counterterrorism Police Probing Syrian Imam's Murder

Counter-terrorism police investigating Abdul Hadi Arwani's murder; despite opposition to Syrian regime, family dismisses this as factor.

London Counterterrorism Police Probing Syrian Imam's Murder

Son of British Politician Among Nine Detained in Turkey

The son of a British local councillor among nine people detained by Turkish authorities for trying to cross the Syrian border.

Son of British Politician Among Nine Detained in Turkey

Britain: Deal Must Put the Bomb Beyond Iran's Reach

British Foreign Secretary says he believes a deal with Iran could be reached, insists it must place an atomic bomb "beyond reach".

Britain: Deal Must Put the Bomb Beyond Iran's Reach

Watch: British 'Nazi' Fails to Burn EU Flag

Jihadist-style video by masked British man fails virally after he attempts to burn fire-retardant EU flag.

Watch: British 'Nazi' Fails to Burn EU Flag

The UK's Muslim Jihadists Exposed

600 Britons have joined jihad, many of them with ISIS. Just who are they and what have they done? A BBC news team provides an in-depth peek.

The UK's Muslim Jihadists Exposed

Britain: Assad Has No Place in Syria's Future

Britain insists Bashar Al-Assad had no place in Syria's future, after Kerry says Washington will have to negotiate with him.

Britain: Assad Has No Place in Syria's Future

Britain Arrests Teens Believed to Have Been Headed to Syria

Three British teenagers suspected of trying to travel to Syria released on bail late after being questioned for 24 hours.

Britain Arrests Teens Believed to Have Been Headed to Syria

Missing British Girls Stole Jewelry to Fund Syria Flight

British police three London schoolgirls who fled to Syria stole family jewelry to fund their travel.

Missing British Girls Stole Jewelry to Fund Syria Flight

Report: Half of British ISIS Terrorists Already Home

350 jihadists have returned to Britain, have been labeled as 'dangerous.'

Report: Half of British ISIS Terrorists Already Home

Missing British Schoolgirls Reportedly in Raqqa, Syria

Sky News says three missing schoolgirls who left Britain to join ISIS are believed to be staying at a house in the city of Raqqa.

Missing British Schoolgirls Reportedly in Raqqa, Syria

Britain to Try to Stop Locals from Joining ISIS

Britain will introduce new laws to try to stop airlines carrying passengers who may be travelling to join ISIS.

Britain to Try to Stop Locals from Joining ISIS

Charities Cut Funds to Rights Group Linked to 'Jihadi John'

Two British charities cut funding to legal rights group Cage, after it was revealed to have worked with ISIS executioner for over two years.

Charities Cut Funds to Rights Group Linked to 'Jihadi John'

Britain Bans Ad Saying Jerusalem's Old City is Part of Israel

Britain's advertising watchdog bans an Israeli government tourism ad for suggesting the Old City of Jerusalem was part of Israel.

Britain Bans Ad Saying Jerusalem's Old City is Part of Israel

Report: 'Jihadi John' Contemplated Suicide in 2010

London man believed to be ISIS executioner told a report he was contemplating suicide because of the surveillance on him.

Report: 'Jihadi John' Contemplated Suicide in 2010