Britain

1 in 5 people in the UK hold antisemitic beliefs

A new study reported by The Sunday Telegraph reveals that 21% of UK citizens agree with four or more antisemitic statements—a worrying surge compared to the last decade.

Hundreds arrested protesting British ban on Palestine Action

More than 300 arrests were made at a protest in London demanding that the British government rescind measures against the group Palestine Action.

MP who backed boycott of Israel named Britain’s Home Secretary

UK PM Keir Starmer appoints Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary. Known for pro-BDS activism, Mahmood once led a protest that shut down a supermarket over Israeli goods and has accused Israel of “collective punishment” in Gaza.

Britain:

Police arrest 26-year-old in hate crime targeting Jewish teen

26-year-old man from Ferndown arrested after a Jewish teen was shot with an air rifle in Bournemouth. Police are treating the incident as a hate crime and have released the suspect on bail.

London

Watch: Man rams Orthodox Jews with scooter in antisemitic attacks

Victims include a 21-year-old woman with serious injuries and a three-year-old child left traumatized in what Shomrim called 'unprovoked antisemitic assaults'.

UK charges 47 more over support for banned Palestine Action group

UK police charge 47 more for alleged support of banned group Palestine Action, now totaling 114. Critics call the terror designation a threat to free speech.

'Offensive and shameful'

UK bans Israel from prestigious arms expo

The British government limited Israeli officials' participation in the DSEI weapons exhibition, prompting Israel to withdraw, calling the move politically motivated and supportive of extremists.

After 'snapback':

Iran offers nuclear talks - if West shows goodwill

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Iran is ready to resume fair nuclear talks after the E3 moved to reimpose UN sanctions over alleged violations of the 2015 nuclear deal.

'Terrorism is in its DNA'

Crown Prince urges E3 to sanction Iran over nuclear threat

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls on the UK, France, and Germany to reinstate snapback sanctions, warning that Iran’s regime is exploiting talks to advance its nuclear goals and evade international oversight.

67 charged as UK cracks down on Palestine Action

London's Metropolitan Police have charged 67 people for supporting the banned group Palestine Action. The UK proscribed the group as a terror organization in July.

Clock ticking:

Iran refuses to yield as sanctions deadline nears

As Iran and E3 representatives meet ahead of deadline for reinstating sanctions, a source tells Axios the Iranians "haven't put tangible detailed deliverables on the table."

Iran nuclear talks resume amid sanctions threat

Nuclear talks between Iran and Europe to resume on Tuesday, as the Europeans threaten sanctions over Iran’s uranium enrichment program.

Report:

E3 Foreign Ministers' call with Iran hits brick wall

According to an Axios report, a phone call between the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany and their Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, failed to make any progress on the nuclear issue.

Hotovely to UK:

Don't tell us where to build in Jerusalem

Israeli Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely fires back after being summoned by the UK Foreign Office over the E1 construction plan: "I wouldn't tell the British where to build in London".

British Foreign Secretary:

Israel’s E1 project a 'breach of international law'

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy blasts Israeli plans to build in the E1 area, calling it a "flagrant breach of international law" that undermines the two-state solution. Germany condemns as well.

Could face terror charges

Prominent Irish author backs banned anti-Israel group

Author Sally Rooney faces UK terror charges for funding the proscribed group Palestine Action. She defiantly vows to use her book earnings to support the organization, which was banned for destructive acts and violence.

EU, UK, Germany lash out at E1 housing expansion plan

The EU, UK, and Germany condemn Israel’s plan to build thousands of housing units in the E1 area near Ma'ale Adumim, claiming it breaches international law and threatens the two-state solution.

E3:

'We’re ready to trigger snapback sanctions if Iran rejects talks'

France, Germany and the UK warn they will trigger UN sanctions if Iran fails to resume nuclear talks before the end of August.

UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis:

'Gov’t recognition of Palestine a betrayal to hostages' families'

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis criticizes the UK government for considering Palestinian state recognition while hostages remain in Hamas captivity, warns it would be a "blow" to their lives.

Report:

Israel weighs defense over UK's Palestine recognition plans

Israel reportedly considering withdrawing defense and security cooperation with the UK if Britain moves ahead with recognizing “Palestine”. Diplomatic sources warn of significant security and economic fallout from such a decision.

Report:

British flyovers attempt to locate hostages in Gaza

The Times reports that British Air Force reconnaissance planes are flying over Gaza, with the aim of collecting intelligence and assisting Israel in locating hostages.

UK court allows Palestine Action to challenge ban

UK judge grants Palestine Action permission to challenge its terrorism designation. The group faces accusations of violent extremism and antisemitic attacks.

Trump dismisses UK push for Palestinian state

President Trump says the US has “no view” on recognizing a Palestinian state, denies discussing the issue with UK PM Starmer.

Danon slams Starmer:

'UN votes won’t change who fights terror'

Israel’s UN Ambassador rejects UK PM Starmer’s threat to recognize “Palestine” by September, warning that UN votes won't deter Israel from fighting Hamas.

Netanyahu to Starmer:

'Recognizing Palestine rewards terror'

PM Netanyahu blasts UK Prime Minister for vowing to recognize a Palestinian state by September if the Gaza situation doesn't improve, says this "rewards Hamas's monstrous terrorism" and would create a "jihadist state" threatening Britain.

Report:

Starmer to tie Palestinian statehood to Gaza ceasefire

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to propose conditional recognition of a Palestinian state, linking it to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, amid rising pressure from Labour MPs.

Starmer recalls cabinet amid calls to recognize Palestinian state

UK PM Keir Starmer will recall his cabinet amid growing pressure to recognize a Palestinian state. Over 200 MPs demand action as the Gaza crisis worsens.

Will Britain join France's recognition of a Palestinian state?

Over a third of British Parliament members signed a letter urging Prime Minister Starmer to join France in recognizing a Palestinian state.

Iran, European powers agree to continue nuclear talks

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with European powers after "serious, frank, and detailed" discussions in Istanbul, the first since last month's bombings of Iran’s nuclear sites.

UK, France, Germany accuse Israel of blocking Gaza aid

France, Germany, and the UK issue joint rebuke of Israel, accusing it of blocking aid and worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. The leaders demand an end to restrictions and call for an immediate ceasefire.

UK PM Starmer links Palestinian state to broader peace plan

A day after France’s announcement, British PM Keir Starmer states recognizing a Palestinian state is crucial for lasting Israeli-Palestinian security, but must be part of a wider peace plan.

With anti-Israel former MP

Jeremy Corbyn launches new party

Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana launch a new political party amid mounting controversy over their support for anti-Israel group Palestine Action.

James O'Brien reads antisemitic accusations on live broadcast

LBC radio host James O'Brien read a listener's comment claiming: 'Jews teach that the life of one Jew is equal to thousands of Arab lives; Arabs are cockroaches.'

'Appalled and sickened'

UK FM urges ceasefire, warns Israel of more sanctions

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemns Israeli strikes in Gaza as “grotesque” and warns of more sanctions if the war continues.

London:

66 arrested at protest supporting banned anti-Israel group

UK police arrest 66 people during a London protest supporting Palestine Action, now banned as a terrorist group.

Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Iran says it will hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany in Istanbul on Friday, amid rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Over antisemitic comments

UK lawmaker re-suspended by Labour

Diane Abbott, the UK's longest-serving Black female MP, re-suspended by the Labour Party following her reaffirmation of controversial remarks on racism.

Europe warns Iran:

'Resume diplomacy or face sanctions'

France, Britain, and Germany issue a stern warning to Iran, demanding immediate resumption of nuclear diplomacy and threatening to reinstate UN sanctions by summer's end if "concrete progress" towards a nuclear deal isn't made.

Europe gives Iran August deadline for 'snapback' sanctions

The EU is moving to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran with an August 29 deadline for nuclear progress. This action could trigger a full "snapback" of sanctions by October 15.

UK:

Report paints troubling picture of spread of antisemitism

Report underscores inconsistent law enforcement regarding hate crimes against Jews, failure to recognize antisemitism as a form of racism, leading to insufficiently firm responses.

UK crackdown:

Over 70 arrested in protests for Palestine Action

Over 70 individuals arrested across the UK in a second week of protests against the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.

British MPs call to recognize Palestinian state

Nearly sixty MPs demanded action from PM Starmer after Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the establishment of a 'humanitarian city' in the ruins of Rafah.

Macron calls for joint UK-France recognition of 'Palestine'

French President Emmanuel Macron urges the UK to join France in recognizing a Palestinian state, deeming it essential for regional peace.

UK warns Iran:

'Dramatic sanctions' if UN inspectors aren’t allowed

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy warns Iran of "dramatic sanctions" if it doesn't clarify its nuclear program and allow UN inspectors.

Palestine Action terror proscription upheld by UK High Court

UK High Court judge upholds the government's ban on Palestine Action under anti-terror laws, effective Friday.

Melanie Phillips:

The need to acknowledge Muslim antisemitism

Britain may be an outlier for now, but America’s not far behind. Opinion.

Over aircraft vandalism

Palestine Action members to face terror charges in UK

Four activists, aged 22-35, charged over the June 20 break‑in at RAF Brize Norton, where they defaced two military planes with red paint.

After anti-IDF chant

BBC bans 'high risk' live shows

The BBC announces it will no longer stream "high risk" music acts live after punk-rap duo Bob Vylan chanted “death to the IDF” during a live broadcast from Glastonbury.

Palestine Action designated a terrorist organization by UK MPs

UK Members of Parliament overwhelmingly vote to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, with the order set to become law soon. The move criminalizes support for the group and follows incidents like the spray-painting of RAF planes.

After 'Death to IDF' chant

German venue nixes Bob Vylan

German music venue cancels a Bob Vylan performance after the rap duo's frontman led an anti-Israel chant at Glastonbury, sparking widespread condemnation.

Slams 'settler violence'

UK minister condemns anti-IDF chants

UK Health Secretary condemns the "death to the IDF" chants at Glastonbury as "appalling", says the BBC and Glastonbury have "questions to answer".

BBC under fire:

Glastonbury performance sparks outrage over anti-IDF chants

Police investigating punk band Bob Vylan after chants of 'Death to the IDF' at Glastonbury were broadcast live by the BBC; set pulled from iPlayer amid rising public backlash.

The dark secret of Britain's new MI6 chief

Blaise Metreweli, set to lead British intelligence in October, revealed as granddaughter of defector who collaborated with the Nazis in WWII. UK officials defend her, citing lack of personal ties to the past.

Terror charges weighed

UK police nab four after airbase vandalism

British counter-terrorism police arrest four individuals linked to a pro-Palestinian Arab protest at an English airbase where military planes were vandalized.

Amidst Israel-Tehran war

Europe, Iran talk nuclear program

European and Iranian diplomats meet in Geneva for the first direct talks since the Israel-Tehran conflict began. Iranian FM Araghchi backs further talks with Europe but denounces Israeli strikes and rejects negotiations with the US.

Security breach in UK:

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize fighter jets

Pro-Palestinian activists infiltrate RAF Brize Norton, UK’s largest air base, damaging military aircraft and spraying anti-Israel graffiti. Starmer: 'The act of vandalism is disgraceful.'

British Foreign Secretary:

'There’s a two-week window for Iran diplomacy'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy meets Secretary of State Rubio to discuss Iran, stresses there is a "window" of two weeks to prevent wider conflict and ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.

'Appalling Iranian strike'

British Minister condemns missile attack on Be'er Sheva hospital

British Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Hamish Falconer, condemns Iran’s missile attack which hit Soroka Hospital: Hospitals must never be targeted.

European FMs to meet Iranian counterpart for nuclear talks

European foreign ministers are set to meet Iran's top diplomat in Geneva for crucial nuclear talks, with US agreement. This follows a stern call for Iran to return to negotiations and de-escalate tensions with Israel.

Europe urges de-escalation

Iran says it prioritizes confronting Israel

European foreign ministers press Iran to resume nuclear talks and de-escalate with Israel after Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" and Iranian counterstrikes. Iran's FM states Tehran's priority is "to confront aggression."