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Gaza conflict

Britain threatens 'concrete actions' against Israel

British PM Keir Starmer warns Israel of "further concrete actions" if it doesn't cease its Gaza offensive and lift aid restrictions.

Western powers to censure Iran over nuclear non-compliance

Western nations to table a resolution at the UN nuclear agency, accusing Iran of non-compliance with safeguards obligations—a first in 20 years.

Iran warns Europe:

'Sanctions will be met with retaliation'

Iran issues a stark warning to European powers, threatening retaliation if they exploit the latest UN report on its escalated uranium enrichment to reimpose sanctions.

Former Royal Marine charged in Liverpool parade crash

A 53-year-old former Royal Marine, Paul Doyle, charged following the Liverpool parade crash that injured 79. Doyle faces multiple counts of causing and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, along with dangerous driving.

After UK's comment

Iranian FM threatens nuclear talks halt

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi threatens to end nuclear talks with European officials after UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson seemingly backed US calls for "zero enrichment" in Iran.

Amid Gaza war

Jeremy Corbyn demands inquiry into UK-Israel ties

Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn to introduce a parliamentary bill calling for an independent public inquiry into the UK’s involvement in Israel’s actions in Gaza since October 2023.

Over Hezbollah flag

Irish hip-hop artist charged with terrorism

Liam O’Hanna, a member of the Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap, charged with a terrorism offense by London’s Metropolitan Police for displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah during a November 2024 show.

Netanyahu responds:

'UK, Canada and France offering huge prize for October 7 attack'

Netanyahu issues statement responding to the UK, Canada and France’s ultimatum to Israel to end the war in Gaza or face sanctions: Israel will continue to defend itself by just means until total victory is achieved.

'Nakba Day' graffiti targets Jewish building in Manchester

Manchester building housing Jewish businesses defaced with "Happy Nakba Day" graffiti and red paint. The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester condemns the antisemitic act.

Iran warns Europe:

'Snapback sanctions could lead to irreversible escalation'

Iran's Foreign Minister warns Britain, France, and Germany that using the UN snapback sanctions mechanism could lead to "irreversible" tensions and end Europe's role in the 2015 nuclear deal.

Proud in my kippah:

Jewish teen with royals at national VE Day service

Jewish Teen Sam Rose-Isaacs represents Jewish community at historic VE Day ceremony, 'Proud to be British. Proud to be Jewish. And proud to be part of a generation that remembers history and carries it forward.'

Report:

Iranians arrested in England were targeting Israeli embassy

British police arrested five individuals, foiling an advanced terrorist plot targeting the Israeli embassy in western London.

Report:

Eight Iranians arrested in UK targeted Israeli Embassy

Eight Iranian nationals who were arrested in coordinated raids across the UK are suspected of plotting an attack on the Israeli Embassy in London, according to The Times. British authorities remain tight-lipped.

London:

Police block anti-Israel protest over antisemitism fears

Demonstration by anti-Zionist group banned from Swiss Cottage amid fears over rising antisemitic tensions and public order disturbances.

UK extends detention of seven Iranians suspected of terror plot

British counter-terrorism authorities secure extended detention for seven Iranian nationals linked to two separate investigations, citing ongoing complex inquiries.

BDS claims credit

UK concerts by Israeli Dudu Tassa canceled

Planned UK performances by Jonny Greenwood and Israeli artist Dudu Tassa canceled without explanation after drawing criticism from pro-boycott activists. BDS: The concerts would have whitewashed Israel’s genocide.

Britain:

Five arrested, including four Iranians, in suspected terror plot

Five men, including four Iranian nationals, arrested under suspicion of planning a terrorist act in the UK. The coordinated counter-terrorism operation spanned multiple cities.

Outrage in UK:

Police probe neo-Nazi celebration at local pub

Police in Greater Manchester investigating a neo-Nazi gathering held at a pub in Oldham, where members of the far-right British Movement displayed swastikas and celebrated Adolf Hitler's birthday.

UK:

Anti-Israel orgs. submit request to arrest Minister Sa'ar

Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and the Hind Rajab Foundation submitted a request to the UK Attorney General to issue an arrest warrant for Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who is visiting the country.

UK Court:

Trans females are not legally women

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of woman under equality laws refers strictly to biological sex.

Newspaper uses Byzantine period synagogue as Palestinian symbol

The Guardian posts an article about a new book on 'Palestinian history and culture,' embarrassingly using a picture of an ancient synagogue from the Byzantine period.

Watch:

PM quizzes Jewish children on Passover customs

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Jewish children at his official residence and speaks with them about Passover customs.

'It is unjust'

Hamas seeks legal removal from UK terror list

Hamas files a legal request to be removed from the UK’s list of terrorist groups, asserting it is a legitimate “resistance movement”.

Britain:

Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes

Human rights lawyers in Britain to file complaints against 10 IDF soldiers who have British citizenship, after they fought in Gaza.

Anti-Israel Labour MPs 'astounded' after Israel denies them entry

Labour MPs Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang say they were “astounded” after Israeli authorities barred them from entering the country, citing support for boycotts and anti-Israel rhetoric.

UK Foreign Secretary condemns Israel’s deportation of Labour MPs

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy strongly criticizes Israel for detaining and deporting two Labour MPs who called for a boycott of Israel.

Israel denies entry to two UK MPs who called for Israel boycott

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel orders British MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed turned away upon arrival in Israel.

Painting looted by Nazis to return to rightful owners

Britain’s Tate to return Nazi-looted painting to heirs of Jewish art collector.

Stockholm Declaration:

British, Swedish, and US Embassies commemorate 25th anniversary

The Stockholm Declaration serves as the guiding framework for the IHRA and its member states in their ongoing efforts to promote Holocaust education, remembrance, and scholarly research.

Quds Day:

Supporters of the Iranian regime gather in central London

On a stage outside the BBC headquarters speakers including Muslim clerics and British leftists took the stage to protest Israel and any support of it.

Due to right-wing participants:

British Chief Rabbi pulls out of antisemitism conference

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has withdrawn his participation in the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem due to the 'presence of several populist politicians.'

Eight-year sentence for group who planned to abduct Israeli

Itay Kashti, an Israeli music producer, was assaulted and abducted by a Muslim gang masquerading as representatives of a production company.

Iran summons European envoys over UN nuclear meeting

Iran summons diplomats from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to protest UN Security Council meeting on Tehran's nuclear program, which Iran says is "provocative and political".

Hamas supporter facing deportation was British embassy worker

Mahmoud Khalil worked for over four years as a program manager at the UK’s Syria Office.

Big Ben protester pleads not guilty, remanded in custody

29-year-old who climbed up London’s iconic “Big Ben” clock tower with a PLO flag appears in court. His lawyer says he intends to plead not guilty to charges of causing a risk or serious harm to the public.

London:

Man charged after scaling Big Ben with PLO flag

29-year-old who scaled Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower with a PLO flag charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.

France, Germany, Italy, and UK back Arab Gaza plan

Foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and Britain say Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza "shows a realistic path to reconstruction".

London:

Man who scaled Big Ben with PLO flag descends after 16 hours

Man who scaled Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower with a PLO flag agrees to come down after a standoff of over 16 hours with police.

UK government summons BBC over Gaza documentary controversy

British government calls for urgent meeting with the BBC following the airing of a documentary about children in Gaza narrated by the son of a Hamas leader.

Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Geneva

Iran holds discussions with Germany, France, and Britain regarding its nuclear program. Senior Iranian diplomat says both sides "exchanged views on nuclear and sanctions lifting issues" and agreed to continue talks.

Suspect arrested for alleged hate crime in Jewish area of London

Man arrested following reports that he targeted Jewish-owned businesses and attempted to assault pedestrians in the Golders Green neighborhood in London.

Over 3,500 antisemitic incidents reported in Britain in 2024

New figures show that Britain experienced its second-worst year for antisemitism in 2024, with over 3,500 incidents reported.

Diaspora Minister:

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli criticized PM Starmer for failing to condemn Hamas in a statement about the released hostage Eli Sharabi's condition.

Britain:

UK PM Keir Starmer sacks Health Minister for antisemitism

British Health Minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked over comments posted on a WhatsApp group, as well as wishing death on those who do not support his party.

Hamas' brutal show:

World horrified by hostages' condition, Hamas's show

British, US, and German representatives rush to condemn Hamas' cruel 'release ceremony,' note emaciated states of released hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy.

UK soldier sentenced to 14 years in prison for spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife, a former British soldier, was sentenced to 14 years and three months for attempting to spy for Iran. He claimed to be a double agent, intending to protect UK interests.

Minister Porush to European powers: Stop protecting UNRWA

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Meir Porush criticizes statement by the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany blasting Israel’s ban on UNRWA activities in eastern Jerusalem.

Good Morning Britain:

ITV host apologizes for not mentioning Jews as Holocaust victims

Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA), which fights antisemitism, condemned the ITV broadcast: 'Jews. The word you’re looking for is ‘Jews’, not ‘people’.'

British Museum closes galleries due to computer attack

The British Museum closed several galleries after a fired contractor disabled the museum's computer systems.

Iranian FM:

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

After talks in Geneva with Britain, France and Germany, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the three appear committed to reviving nuclear negotiations: We felt the seriousness.

Sa'ar to British counterpart:

'We want a deal, we'll soon know if Hamas does too'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosts British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The two discuss a number of regional issues, including Iran, Syria, and Lebanon.

On January 13:

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs stresses the talks in Geneva will be "consultations, not negotiations."

Britain considering lowering voting age to 16

Lucy Powell, a senior Labour government member, indicated that the UK may introduce legislation to lower the voting age to 16 this spring.

European powers:

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

Britain, France, and Germany accuse Iran of amassing high enriched uranium to "unprecedented levels" without "any credible civilian justification".

British Foreign Secretary:

'UK had diplomatic contact with Syrian rebel group'

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms the British government established "diplomatic contact" with rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which recently overthrew Assad’s regime, even though it is a proscribed terrorist organization.

Britain, France and Germany:

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

Britain, France and Germany signal their preparedness to reinstate comprehensive international sanctions against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.

New data:

Record levels of antisemitism on UK campuses

Antisemitic incidents linked to universities in Britain have surged by 117% over the past two academic years, finds report by Community Security Trust. The 272 incidents in the 2023/24 academic year represent the highest number ever recorded in a single academic year.

'We urge de-escalation'

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria

Governments of the US, France, Germany, and the UK issue statement on the situation in Syria, after rebels launched an offensive against the Syrian army, taking over Aleppo.

'The situation is catastrophic'

British minister to announce additional aid to Gaza

Britain’s International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds set to announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, as well as £7m of new UK funding to UNRWA.

Day of Shame for Britain

Dithering does not excuse us. In our case, it amounts to betrayal.