Britain

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.

Orthodox protesters: UK education bill is antisemitic

Protesters accuse British MP of proposing bill to take away traditional religious education from Jewish families.

London hate crime

Man shouting abuse assaults Jewish bus passenger with pole

Assailant waving long yellow pole threatens to 'mash up' Jewish passenger, also harasses other Jews on Stamford Hill bus.

UK pro-Palestinian hatefest:

Anti-Israel rally outside PM’s office features Nazi comparisons

London march rife with antisemitic signs, chants and speakers calling for genocidal destruction of Jewish State.

Arrests made in two London antisemitic verbal abuse incidents

Individuals who targeted Jews in Stamford Hill with vile antisemitic abuse in police custody.

King Charles' message at Israel embassy Coronation event

British Ambassador to Israel Neil Wigan shares message from newly coronated British King during festive event at ambassador's residence.

Jewish tailors making uniforms for King Charles’ coronation

Longtime Jewish clothing factory making thousands of uniforms for royals and soldiers at coronation.

President Herzog to keep Sabbath during King Charles' coronation

Herzog will reach the coronation ceremony by foot, in order not to publicly desecrate the Sabbath.

Following uproar:

British newspaper apologizes for antisemitic cartoon

The Guardian apologizes after publishing offensive caricature of outgoing Jewish BBC boss.

Britain:

Conservatives expel MP who compared COVID vaccines to Holocaust

Lawmaker kicked out of party after tweet in which he claimed that vaccines were 'crime' comparable to the Holocaust.

UK media regulator fines Muslim channel for antisemitic content

Manchester Shia Muslim TV network's current affairs show aired content that included 'derogatory and abusive treatment of Jewish people.'

Threatening message left inside UK StandWithUs office

London office of Jewish advocacy organization broken into by vandals who place burning memorial candle next to campaign shirt.

UK gov diversity expert under fire for hateful anti-Israel posts

Numerous posts uncovered containing vile anti-Israel rhetoric, including comparing Zionists to Nazis.

Arsenal launches Jewish group to combat antisemitism in soccer

Initiative introduced by UK club after fans banned for hateful anti-Jewish behavior.

BBC accused of biased coverage of MP’s remarks on Jews

British Jewish groups slam BBC for quoting fringe Jewish group criticizing suspension of controversial MP.

UK memorial to six unknown Holocaust victims unveiled

Holocaust memorial garden near London dedicated to six unknown Auschwitz victims finally laid to rest in Jewish cemetery.

Britain:

Labour lawmaker suspended over remarks on Jews

Labour Party suspends lawmaker Diane Abbott over claims that prejudice experienced by Jewish people was not the same as racism.

UK deputy PM Dominic Raab resigns due to bullying charges

Raab leaving his post after independent panel accuses him of bullying and intimidating civil servants.

UK haredi community slams gov aim to regulate yeshivas

Community leaders push back against renewed attempt to insert secular curriculum into Orthodox schools.