Britain

British Prime Minister's house defaced in protest over Gaza war

A couple left red handprints on the gate of 10 Downing Street, claiming that 'the British government has blood on its hands.'

'Reckless behavior':

Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment

France, Germany, Britain and US condemn Iran after IAEA report said it increased its production rate of highly enriched uranium.

Britain announces ban on 'violent settlers'

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says "extremist settlers" undermine security and stability for Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

Ambassador Hotovely:

'A Palestinian state? Absolutely no'

Israel's ambassador to the UK says Israel will not agree to a Palestinian state: They want to have a state from the river to the sea.

Investigation in Britain:

London bus drivers failed to stop for Jewish children

Police in London investigating claims Jewish children were prevented from getting on buses in the city.

UK joins efforts to find hostages in Gaza

British Ministry of Defense announces its surveillance craft will participate in efforts to locate where Hamas is holding its hostages.

In effort to rescue hostages:

UK to conduct surveillance flights over Israel and Gaza

Britain's Ministry of Defense announces the surveillance aircraft will be unarmed and will be tasked solely to locate hostages.

Britain sends destroyer to the Gulf amid regional tensions

UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says HMS Diamond will keep Britain and its interests safe.

London:

Pro-Israel right-wing activist removed from pro-Jewish march

EDL founder Tommy Robinson was forcibly removed from a pro-Israel rally after organizers said he was unwelcome.

British Labour Party in upheaval over Israel ceasefire vote

SNP's bid to get MPs to call for a ceasefire was knocked down with a 293-125. Nine Labour shadow ministers have resigned.

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva:

'Demonstrations do not represent UK street'

Israeli Amb. to the UK says the British govt. understands the magnitude of the Hamas massacre, public does not support Islamic extremists.

Suella Braverman removed from post as UK Home Secretary

The staunchly pro-Jewish secretary was accused of undermining the operational independence of - and public confidence in - the police.

British Defense Secretary:

'Israel is doing its best, sometimes civilians get hurt in wars'

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps backs Israel: Calling for a ceasefire is in effect saying ‘don't worry about those terrorists’.

London:

Jewish families targeted by anti-Israel activists at synagogue

500,000 people turn out to protest Israel on streets of London on Armistice Day.

On front page:

British newspaper to feature Israeli babies kidnapped by Hamas

The front page of Thursday’s edition of the Sun will feature faces and stories of 32 Israeli children abducted by Hamas.

Britain:

Ministerial aide fired after calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Ministerial aide Paul Bristow removed from government role after sending a letter to PM calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

UK Defense Secretary:

'Israel has a right to go after Hamas'

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says asking Israel to reach a ceasefire with Hamas, after it murdered 1,400 people, is "untenable".

British PM arrives in Israel: 'We stand with you'

British PM Rishi Sunak arrives in Israel in a show of solidarity for the Jewish State.

British Prime Minister to arrive in Israel

British Prime Minister will land in Israel on Thursday morning, meet Netanyahu and Herzog.

Jeremy Corbyn:

'Israel committing war crimes in Gaza'

Former British Labour leader criticizes Israel while failing to directly name Hamas as responsible for attacks on Israelis.

British author Douglas Murray:

'Only Israelis are asked to respond proportionately to terror'

Britain-based author and journalist Douglas Murray fires back when asked whether Israel’s strikes in Gaza are a “proportionate response”.

London:

Jewish schools to remain closed due to antisemitism

Torah Vodaas in Edgware and Ateres Beis Yaakov in Colindale both informed parents on Thursday evening they would not reopen until Monday.

UK: Palestian flags may be banned after pro-Hamas rallies

Home Secretary Suella Braverman instructs police that Palestinian flags 'may not be legitimate' after antisemites celebrate Hamas massacre.

Western countries:

'We will support Israel in its efforts to defend itself '

Leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States condemn Hamas, express support for Israel.

British PM:

'Hamas are not freedom fighters, they are terrorists'

British PM Rishi Sunak attends vigil for victims of Hamas attacks at synagogue in London: I stand with Israel.

London:

Kosher restaurant vandalized

Several bridges in the predominantly Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green were vandalized by Hamas supporters.

Britain:

Large explosion heard near Oxford following lightning strike

Multiple people hear large explosion after lightning hits a waste facility near British city of Oxford. Power outages reported.

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.

'I will always stand with you'

British PM wishes the Jewish community Shana Tova

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: British Jews play an integral part in the success of this nation.

US, UK sanction Iran ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

US and Britain imposes sanctions on Iran ahead of the one-year anniversary of woman whose death sparked mass protests.

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany announce strategy to maintain nuclear sanctions on Iran even after they expire under terms of 2015 deal.

Cleared for publication:

Russian pilot tried to shoot down British plane in 2022

In 2022, a Russian pilot fired air-to-air missiles at a British plane, despite a comrade trying to stop him.

UK Foreign Secretary:

'Abbas should condemn terror instead of spreading antisemitism'

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly: I will make clear to PA leaders that there is no acceptance for brutality and terrorism.

Man arrested for spying for China in British Parliament

British authorities still have not confirmed the suspect's identity. The arrest was months ago, but has only been published now.

British soldier suspected of spying for Iran recaptured

A British soldier, jailed for spying for Iran, escaped prison in England but was recaptured after an extensive manhunt.

UK to blacklist Wagner Group as a terrorist organization

British Home Secretary announces Russian mercenary outfit will be blacklisted.

Britain:

Jewish lawmaker Grant Shapps to serve as defense secretary

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak taps Grant Shapps to be the first Jewish defense secretary in nearly three decades.

Britain:

Man arrested over vandalism at Jewish cemetery

41-year-old man arrested over vandalism at a Jewish cemetery in Kent earlier this month.

New research shows:

After medieval pogrom, York's Jewish community rebuilt itself

A medieval massacre nearly wiped out the Jews of York, England. New research shows how the community recovered.

York's first rabbi in 800 years to be Reform woman

Elisheva Salamo, a woman from California ordained by the Reform movement, will be the first resident Jewish clergy of York in 8 centuries.

Britain on judicial reform:

'We urge the Israeli government to build consensus'

British government calls on Israel to ensure the independence of Israel’s judiciary is preserved.

British man thrown into Iraqi jail for debt to Qatar

A British petroleum engineer has been arrested for 20,000 pound debt to Qatar.

UK invites Saudi Crown Prince for official visit

Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman's visit would be his first to Britain since before the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Britain's Chief Rabbi receives his Knighthood

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis recognized by King Charles III for his services to the Jewish community and interfaith relations and education.

'All the people with antisemitic views didn't go away'

ADL CEO: The British Green Party is looking like the next hub of antisemitism in British politics.

Four countries officially sue Iran over downing of Ukrainian jet

UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launch ICJ case against Iran over 2020 downing of jet after elimination of Soleimani.

British Jewish youth oppose bill to ban BDS movement in Britain

An open letter from several organizations claims that 'banning BDS is not the way to advocate for Israel'.

Festival drops documentary denying Jeremy Corbyn antisemitism

Glastonbury festival drops pro-Jeremy Corbyn documentary after outcry from Jewish groups.

British bill would bar localities from boycotting Israel

Minister Michael Gove says BDS campaigns lead to antisemitism as he raises anti-BDS bill this week.

UK: Three dead, three injured in ramming attacks

31-year-old suspect arrested after running down pedestrians in Nottingham, UK.

Delegates from House of Lords visit Israel on four-day trip

Largest-ever British House of Lords delegation visits Israel to talk trade.

UK college union slammed for motion comparing Israel to Nazis

British university union singles out Israel at annual conference, passing motion placing Israel alongside Nazis, South Africa and slavery.

UK neo-Nazi who stored gun and ammo in bedroom sent to prison

65-year-old given 7 years in jail for inciting racial hatred and possession of a semi-automatic gun.

Report:

PA terrorists taking advantage of student exchange programs

Palestinian terror groups using student exchange program with UK, France to advance their cause.

UK government fails to ban IRGC months after parliament vote

British government under fire for not acting on a parliamentary motion to ban Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

UK chief rabbi praises Scottish Jewish-Christian joint glossary

Document seeks to explain Judaism and connection to Israel to Christians who are members of the Church of Scotland.

UK report: Majority of Jewish students fear being targeted

Parliamentary panel finds Jewish students and staff have overwhelming feeling of being singled out due to their religious identity.

Ukraine rabbi: 'Western world must fight Iranian terrorism'

Rabbi Moshe Azman visits hospitalized Iranian reporter, says reporter's 'fight against violence and terrorism is brave and noteworthy.'

Son of Jewish refugees aims to be Tory London mayor candidate

Daniel Korski, former advisor to ex-PM David Cameron, pledges to embrace new technologies to 'make the London dream a reality.'

Millions of Brits to Receive £301K Cost of Living Payment

This payment is designed to deliver vital financial help to eligible tax credit customers across the country.