Britain

Turkey Blames UK for Passage of Female ISIS Recruits

Shifting blame? After three British girls join jihad in Syria via Turkey like countless others, Turkey says UK didn't tell it soon enough.

UK Families Call for Teen Girls to Come Home From ISIS

Three London schoolgirls fled for Turkey likely en route to ISIS, leaving their 'completely distressed' families to issue a call.

Lapid: British Artists' Boycott Letter is 'Shallow'

Yesh Atid head responds to call by 700 British artists to boycott Israel, says they are unaware of the reality in the Middle East.

700 British Artists Vow to Boycott Israel

Artists protest 'cultural and physical war' on Palestinians - based on PA-funded reports from far-left group B'Tselem.

'Unprecedented' Doubling in UK Muslim Population

Survey finds UK Muslim children nearly doubled in a decade, half under 25 showing long-term impact as experts warn of massive shift for UK.

Muslim Radicalization from 'Crazy Stuff' Alarms Prince Charles

Britain's heir to the throne says the numbers of vulnerable Muslims being radicalized by 'crazy stuff' on the Internet is 'frightening'.

British Jews Outraged Over 'Hitlers Walk' Sign

The Jewish community in Cornwall, Britain, says a local village's decision to reinstate a sign saying “Hitlers Walk” is outrageous.

Britain to Beef Up Security in Jewish Areas

Britain will step up police patrols in areas with high Jewish populations, says Prime Minister David Cameron.

British Press Bans 'Pigs' to not Offend Muslims

Oxford University Press recommends not to reference 'pigs' in politically correct 'nonsense' after Charlie Hebdo attack.

Half of Britain's Jews Fear Future in Europe

Almost half of British Jewish people fear they have no long-term future in Britain or Europe, finds new poll.

British Councillor Suspended Over Auschwitz-Related Tweet

Labour councillor in Nottingham suspended after re-tweeting an image of the Auschwitz train tracks with a political slogan.

British Activists Seek to Sue Israel Over Flotilla 'War Crimes'

British activists who were on the Mavi Marmara looking into suing Israeli commanders for alleged “war crimes” committed during the flotilla.

BBC TV Chief 'Deeply Troubled' by UK Anti-Semitism

BBC director of TV Danny Cohen says he has "never felt so uncomfortable" being a Jew in Britain as he has over the past year.

France and Britain Say Iran Needs to be More Flexible

France and Britain tell UN that Iran has not demonstrated sufficient flexibility in nuclear talks with six world powers.

British Mother Jailed for Promoting Jihad on Social Media

A British mother of six jailed for five years and three months after using social media to encourage acts of terror in Syria.

Man Who Attacked Galloway Jailed for 16 Months

39-year-old man who attacked anti-Semitic MP George Galloway while calling him "anti-Semitic" jailed for 16 months.

Britain on High Alert for Al Qaeda Christmas Bombings

British authorities expecting bombs on planes leaving from the UK to the EU over Christmas, 'insider' tells British news site.

Israel Boycott Motion Shot Down in Local British Council

Blanket ban on Israeli products dropped from central England municipal council agenda after Jewish leaders, politicians protest.

Two British Brothers Jailed for Training in Syria

Mohommod Nawaz and Hamza Nawaz from London become the first Britons to be jailed for terrorism training in Syria.

UK: Islamist Preacher Justifies Beheading Non-Muslim Civilians

Radical preacher says all able-bodied non-Muslim men are 'fair game' for murder.

Five EU Nations Condemn Demolition of Terrorists' Homes

Ambassadors from major EU member states visit Jerusalem to complain about 'counterproductive' deterrent move, US chimes in too.

British MPs Justify Palestinian Terrorism

British MPs equate Temple Mount rights issue, Har Nof massacre in series of controversial tweets.

Cameron Announces New Measures Against Radicalized Britons

British PM outlines plans to seize passports from radicalized Britons and stop them returning from fighting overseas.

Steinitz: British Vote for 'Palestine' Encourages Terrorism

Steinitz blasts UK for voting for 'Palestine,' saying vote marks apathy toward Israeli lives - and warns that an Iran deal is a 'mistake.'

Survey Reveals Europe Likes ISIS More Than Arab States Do

Why is support for brutal jihadists flourishing in the West, even as the terror group is largely shunned in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon?

Scotland Yard: Minimum of Five Britons Join ISIS Every Week

UK's most senior cop reveals 'drumbeat of terror in UK is faster and more intense,' as figures show steep rise in ISIS recruits.

Britain Set to Order Crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood

British government will order a crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood and a network of Islamist groups accused of fuelling extremism.

Galloway Won't be Prosecuted Over 'Israel-Free Zone' Remarks

Britain's Crown Prosecution Service concludes "there is insufficient evidence" to prosecute anti-Israel MP George Galloway.

Golders Green MP Resigns Gov't Role Over UK 'Palestine' Vote

MP Mike Freer says he has no regrets over quitting, warns resolution harms 'two-state solution' on the grand scale.

British MPs 'Afraid of Conflict' Abstained from UK Vote

Did fear of confrontation lead to the UK recognition of 'Palestine'? One source says yes - and fears for London's future.

Israeli Embassy: Palestinian Statehood? Only Through Talks

Israeli Embassy in London responds to British parliament’s passing of a motion to recognize “the state of Palestine”.

British Parliament Votes to Recognize 'Palestine'

British lawmakers vote overwhelmingly in favor of a non-binding motion recognizing the "state of Palestine".

Briton Reportedly Dies of Ebola in Macedonia

Two Britons come down with Ebola symptoms after traveling from UK, as authorities scramble to isolate and diagnose.

Britain to Vote on Recognition of 'Palestine'

British lawmakers to hold a symbolic parliamentary vote on whether the government should recognize “Palestine” as a state.

Cameron on IS: Destroy this Evil Organization

British Prime Minister says he supports coalition against IS and that everything must be done to destroy it.

Britain Rules Out Taking Part in Airstrikes in Syria

Britain will not participate in any airstrikes on Syria but won't rule anything out in helping the root out the Islamic State.

UK 'Deplores' Israel Declaring State Land in Judea

British FM threatens 'damage' to Israel's 'standing in international community' after empty land incorporated into Jewish state.

British Muslim Clerics Release Fatwa Against Islamic State

New fatwa (Muslim religious decree) in Britain calls IS "an oppressive and tyrannical group".

Britain Raises Terrorism Alert Over IS

Britain raises its terrorism alert to the second-highest level, says the Islamic State poses a great security risk.

IS-Linked Suspects Identified in James Foley Beheading

British authorities draw up 'short list' of three suspects, say Foley's killer handles ransom negotiations in Syria.

British IS Woman Campaigns for 'Equal Right to Kill'

British IS supporter takes to Twitter, vows to become 'first UK woman to kill a US or UK terrorist,' as UK jihadist figures rise rapidly.

Galloway Questioned Over 'Israel-Free Zone' Comments

Anti-Israel British MP questioned over his remarks declaring his constituency an "Israel-free zone", declares he will not be silenced.

Petition Seeks to Ban Joan Rivers in Britain Over Gaza

Thousands of people sign a petition to halt Joan Rivers’ Britain tour after she said "they started it" when asked about Gaza.

UK Threatens to Cut 12 Arms Export Licenses to Israel

British government threatens to suspend export of radar, fighter jet and tank components if 'significant hostilities' in Gaza resume.

Police Investigating Galloway's 'Israel Free' Remarks

British police investigating MP George Galloway, after he declared his constituency an "Israel free zone".

Britain to Toughen Arms Export Measures for Israel

The British government will announce tougher arms export measures for Israel but will not suspend all export licenses.

Britain's Student Union Votes to Boycott Israel

Britain’s National Union of Students adopts a policy of BDS against Israel.

Britain Reviewing Arms Sales to Israel

Britain is reviewing licenses to sell arms and military goods to Israel in the light of ongoing operations in Gaza.

Netanyahu: We Cannot Give our Attackers Immunity

Prime Minister tells British Foreign Minister 'all the civilian deaths that are there... are the responsibility of Hamas'.

British MP Apologizes for Tweet Supporting Hamas Rocket Attacks

David Ward issues statement condemning Hamas after facing backlash for tweet supporting rocket fire on Israel.

Britain's Secret Plan to Arm Syrian Rebels Revealed

The United Kingdom drew up plans to train and equip a 100,000-strong Syrian rebel army, but the initiative was ultimately deemed too risky.

British Inspector Warns of 'Islamist Plot' in Some Schools

Top school inspector in Britain says a culture of "fear and intimidation" exists in some local schools.

UK Awards Livni Special 'War Crimes' Immunity

Temporary immunity from 'ideological legal stunts' ahead of Livni London visit; Abbas freely visits despite Hamas unity.

British University to Host Hamas Supporter

Hamas supporter to speak at event honoring Holocaust revisionist at King's College London.

British Candidate Resigns Over Anti-Islamic Tweets

David Bishop, a British Tory council candidate, forced to resign after posting anti-Islamic comments on Twitter.

UK: Teacher Threatens to Send Jewish Student to 'Gas Chamber'

Prestigious school under fire for remaining mum over disciplinary action for the incident, which erupted after student jumped lunch line.

Mixing Religious and Secular Youth - a Danger or an Asset?

Should religious and secular Jewish youth intermix socially? Does a British Jewish school offer a template for coexistence in Israel?

Cameron Orders Investigation into Muslim Brotherhood

British Prime Minister orders probe of the Muslim Brotherhood, amid reports the group is planning radical activities from London.

British Soldier Kills Six Terrorists With One Shot

A British sniper in Afghanistan fired a shot at a suicide bomber, causing his vest to blow up and take five other terrorists as well.

UK Universities Minister Rejects Academic Boycott of Israel

In a visit to Hebrew U., Minister of State for Universities and Science seeks to dispel 'misperceptions' about UK hostility to Israel.