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Piers Morgan raked over the coals after calling Netanyahu 'idiot'

Piers Morgan calls Netanyahu 'idiot' after the PM referred to the UK as an 'Islamic Republic,' but thousands of commenters back up Prime Minister with facts.

Piers Morgan raked over the coals after calling Netanyahu 'idiot'

UK antisemitism

Jewish principals spend more time on security than education

A British government survey reveals troubling findings: Jewish school principals are devoting more time to security arrangements than to educational matters.

Jewish principals spend more time on security than education

New report:

UK antisemitic incidents jump 21% in first half of 2026

UK antisemitic incidents rose 21% in early 2026, according to new data from the Community Security Trust.

UK antisemitic incidents jump 21% in first half of 2026

British MP under investigation for Israel trip

Reform UK deputy Richard Tice is being investigated over whether he should have disclosed a pro-Israel group's sponsorship before a Commons debate.

British MP under investigation for Israel trip

UK gov. spends more on 'Palestine' than security for UK Jews

Opposition accuses Labour of misplaced priorities after it was revealed that the British government has earmarked 130 million pounds more for 'Palestine' than for protecting its Jewish citizens.

UK gov. spends more on 'Palestine' than security for UK  Jews

UK:

Jewish groups concerned over Diane Abbott’s return to Labour

Jewish organizations in Britain have criticized Labour’s decision to readmit veteran MP Diane Abbott, citing her past comments about Jews and Israel and warning of the impact on the fight against antisemitism.

Jewish groups concerned over Diane Abbott’s return to Labour

Palestine action wins right to appeal UK terror ban

The UK Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Palestine Action's proscription as a terrorist group after 117 supporters were arrested in London.

Palestine action wins right to appeal UK terror ban

Report:

Iran smuggling covert operatives into UK via migrant routes

Iran using illegal migrant routes to infiltrate covert operatives into Britain, with some agents already in London awaiting orders from Tehran, The Telegraph report says.

Iran smuggling covert operatives into UK via migrant routes

Report:

UK assessed freezing Israel trade agreement

Sky News reports the UK examined suspending its trade agreement with Israel in 2025 but did not publicly disclose the assessment.

UK assessed freezing Israel trade agreement

Travel warning across MidEast

UK pulls diplomatic staff from Iran

UK temporarily pulls diplomatic staff from Iran to operate remotely and warns travelers across 13 Middle Eastern nations of potential disruptions.

UK pulls diplomatic staff from Iran

Jewish politician Ed Miliband named UK Foreign Secretary

Jewish politician Ed Miliband appointed UK Foreign Secretary under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He has a history of sharp criticism toward Israeli policy.

Jewish politician Ed Miliband named UK Foreign Secretary

'Hatred seeping into society'

Uzi Baruch warns of rising antisemitism in UK

After the incident at Luton Airport, Arutz Sheva editor-in-chief Uzi Baruch warns of the rise in antisemitism and the change that Britain is undergoing.

Uzi Baruch warns of rising antisemitism in UK

Andy Burnham officially appointed UK Prime Minister

Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer after being invited by King Charles III to form a government, pledging unity while signaling a tougher stance on Israel.

Andy Burnham officially appointed UK Prime Minister

From Manchester Mayor to PM

Andy Burnham named leader of UK Labour party

Andy Burnham becomes UK Labour leader, clearing the way to take over as UK prime minister on Monday following Keir Starmer’s exit.

Andy Burnham named leader of UK Labour party

British police charge man with assisting Iranian intelligence

British authorities charge a Liverpool man with assisting Iran's intelligence service amid growing concerns over Tehran-linked activity in the UK.

British police charge man with assisting Iranian intelligence

"I watched it with my own eyes"

British journalist describes October 7 atrocities

A British media personality described the harrowing footage he viewed from the October 7 Hamas attack and sharply criticized the pro-Palestinian demonstrations taking place in the UK.

British journalist describes October 7 atrocities

Boycott stickers placed on Israeli potatoes at UK retailer

Marks & Spencer investigates anti-Israel boycott stickers placed on Israeli potatoes in UK store.

Boycott stickers placed on Israeli potatoes at UK retailer

Tehran summons UK ambassador to protest IRGC blacklisting

Tehran summons Britain's top envoy to protest London's decision to blacklist the IRGC as a national security threat, vowing retaliatory measures.

Tehran summons UK ambassador to protest IRGC blacklisting

UK designates Iran's IRGC as terrorist organization

British government designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and two other groups over alleged threats, intimidation, and hostile activity in the UK and Europe.

UK designates Iran's IRGC as terrorist organization

Amid antisemitism wave

UK pledges over £250 million to protect Jewish neighborhoods

Britain commits over £250 million across three years to deploy hundreds of additional police officers to safeguard Jewish neighborhoods and institutions.

UK pledges over £250 million to protect Jewish neighborhoods

Expected next UK PM threatens tougher action against Israel

Expected UK leadership contender Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour's early Gaza stance and pledges tougher measures against Israel if elected.

Expected next UK PM threatens tougher action against Israel

Israel rises to 8th place for UK investment projects per capita

New DBT figures show Israeli firms generated 16 UK projects in 2025-2026, with Israel rising to 8th globally per capita this year.

Israel rises to 8th place for UK investment projects per capita

Col. Richard Kemp

'Israel not a US proxy, Netanyahu will defend its interests'

Former British commander Col. Richard Kemp tells Arutz Sheva that antisemitism has created a bad situation for Jews in the UK.

'Israel not a US proxy, Netanyahu will defend its interests'

UK:

Keir Starmer resigns

For the third time in four years, a sitting British prime minister announces his resignation. Starmer is expected to remain in office during a transitional period until the election of his successor as party leader.

Keir Starmer resigns

Report:

UK PM Keir Starmer expected to resign

Britain's Keir Starmer reportedly faces an imminent resignation deadline after a crucial election victory positioned rival Andy Burnham to launch a leadership bid.

UK PM Keir Starmer expected to resign

Expert rejects legal claims behind London exhibition backlash

Natasha Hausdorff argued that legal claims used to target a London Israel real estate event are unsupported by international law.

Expert rejects legal claims behind London exhibition backlash

Leading UK activist:

‘October 7 destroyed my faith that others would stand with us’

Speakers at the Arutz Sheva Conference warned that anti-Zionism is fueling antisemitism and urged Britain to confront extremism.

‘October 7 destroyed my faith that others would stand with us’

British Embassy in Israel holds King’s birthday party event

Over 500 distinguished guests, including Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, join Ambassador Simon Walters in honor of His Majesty King Charles III.

British Embassy in Israel holds King’s birthday party event

A Bible lesson for boycotters:

Responding to the UK, Canada, France, Norway, and Australia

Every product purchased from Judea and Samaria, every order placed, every investment made, is a direct repudiation of a boycott built on the premise that Jews are trespassers in their own homeland.

Responding to the UK, Canada, France, Norway, and Australia

London Defends Israel:

Community pushes back after anti-Israel protest targets synagogue

Counter-protesters gathered in support of a UK Israeli Real Estate Fair, accusing demonstrators of intimidation and antisemitism while calling for stronger action to protect Jewish communities.

Community pushes back after anti-Israel protest targets synagogue

US-Iran deal

European powers welcome deal, demand swift reopening of Hormuz

The leaders of France, the UK, Germany, and Italy praise the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, offering a defensive naval mission to safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

European powers welcome deal, demand swift reopening of Hormuz

Provocation at the Arutz Sheva Conference in London

An anti-Israel protester disrupted the Arutz Sheva Conference being held at the IMP Real Estate Fair in London before being escorted off the premises.

Provocation at the Arutz Sheva Conference in London

London Jews outraged after police move pro-Israel protest

Pro-Israel organizers say London police pushed their demonstration away from view, sparking accusations of discrimination and bias.

London Jews outraged after police move pro-Israel protest

Arutz Sheva Conference

Clashes between Israel supporters and pro-Palestinians in London

Dozens of Israel supporters gathered near a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the Arutz Sheva conference at the IMP real estate convention in London, while large police forces secured the area.

Clashes between Israel supporters and pro-Palestinians in London

UK Elbit factory raid

Palestine Action members jailed, judge rules raid had terror link

Four Palestine Action members jailed over a violent raid on the Elbit factory raid in the UK. 107 arrested at a supportive rally outside the court.

Palestine Action members jailed, judge rules raid had terror link

New UK law to target criminal proxies paid by hostile states

Britain will launch a law next month to penalize local proxies hired by hostile states like Iran.

New UK law to target criminal proxies paid by hostile states

Binyamin Governor:

'Response to sanctions must be dismantling of the PA'

Yesha Council chairman Yisrael Ganz warns that the decision of the UK and other countries to impose sanctions on settlers and fund the PA will promote terrorism and not peace,

'Response to sanctions must be dismantling of the PA'

5th man charged in March arson of London’s Hatzola ambulances

An 18-year-old was charged in connection with the attack that destroyed four Hatzola ambulances in London's Golders Green area.

5th man charged in March arson of London’s Hatzola ambulances

UK takes unprecedented step against Judea and Samaria communities

Britain and several allies imposed sanctions on Israeli organizations and individuals while unveiling new guidance for businesses calling to boycott products from Judea and Samaria.

UK takes unprecedented step against Judea and Samaria communities

6 countries announce sanctions on Bezalel Smotrich

France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway announced sanctions against a number of Israeli figures, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

6 countries announce sanctions on Bezalel Smotrich

Weighing up cosmetic dentistry abroad vs the UK

Cosmetic dentistry has become a major part of modern healthcare, with more people than ever looking to improve their smile through treatments like veneers, bonding, and teeth whitening.

Weighing up cosmetic dentistry abroad vs the UK

Manchester synagogue attacker’s accomplice pleads guilty

31-year-old pleads guilty to driving the Manchester synagogue attacker to scout a UK defense site.

Manchester synagogue attacker’s accomplice pleads guilty

British doctor:

'My colleagues said they would refuse to treat dying Israelis'

London-based Jewish doctor reveals some colleagues told him they would refuse to treat dying Israelis.

'My colleagues said they would refuse to treat dying Israelis'

UK lifts travel advisory against Israel

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office no longer advises against travelling to Israel, except along the northern border.

UK lifts travel advisory against Israel

Golders Green:

Arsonist targets apartment complex housing Jewish families

Arsonist targets a Jewish building in the Golders Green neighborhood of London, flees when confronted by residents.

Arsonist targets apartment complex housing Jewish families

Turkish activist banned from UK over anti-Israel rhetoric

Anti-Israel activists Cent Uygur, Hasan Piker, say visas revoked and entry banned, lashing out at Israel and UK government.

Turkish activist banned from UK over anti-Israel rhetoric

Actress Helen Mirren harassed by pro-Palestinian activist

80-year-old Oscar winner Helen Mirren was verbally attacked in a London street alongside her husband by a pro-Palestinian activist because of her long-standing support for Israel.

Actress Helen Mirren harassed by pro-Palestinian activist

Due to security

British Museum postpones talk on Ancient Israel

British Museum postpones an "Ancient Israel" lecture due to threats of deliberate disruption.

British Museum postpones talk on Ancient Israel

London:

Massive fire at kosher supermarket caused by electric malfunction

Firefighters worked to combat a blaze at a kosher supermarket in Golders Green. Police have ruled out foul play, believing it was caused by an electrical malfunction.

Massive fire at kosher supermarket caused by electric malfunction

Manchester synagogue attack

Eighth suspect arrested following counter-terror raid

British police arrest an eighth suspect for hiding information on the Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur.

Eighth suspect arrested following counter-terror raid

'I lost faith in British society'

Prominent UK Jewish leader announces Aliyah

Former UK United Synagogue chief Jeremy Jacobs is making Aliyah due to rampant antisemitism in Britain.

Prominent UK Jewish leader announces Aliyah

Radio station 'kills' King Charles

Due to a computer error, a radio station on air announced the death of King Charles and caused panic among listeners.

Radio station 'kills' King Charles

Man to be jailed for threatening Jews in London

The man hurled murder threats at the synagogue's officer, threw a stone at a car owned by a Jew and said 'It would be good if we blew up one of their schools.'

Man to be jailed for threatening Jews in London

London

Young man spoke Hebrew and was attacked by masked men

Five men speaking Arabic identified a young Israeli late at night in Golders Green, chased him, and then beat him so severely that he nearly lost consciousness and thought he would die.

Young man spoke Hebrew and was attacked by masked men

Due to security concerns

Nova Exhibition sign in London removed

Police urged organizers to hide the Nova exhibition’s location amid fears of antisemitic violence and major anti-Israel protests.

Nova Exhibition sign in London removed

UK antisemitism wave

London: Police searching for man who threatened to behead Jews

Over the weekend, a video was published showing a young man threatening to harm Jews by beheading them.

London: Police searching for man who threatened to behead Jews

'A genuine friend'

King Charles visits Jewish stabbing victims in Golders Green

British King visits London neighborhood to show support for Jewish community after recent antisemitic attacks in London,

King Charles visits Jewish stabbing victims in Golders Green

King Charles vows 'urgent action' to combat antisemitism

Britain’s Jewish community praises an announcement by King Charles of urgent government plans to fight antisemitism and foreign state threats.

King Charles vows 'urgent action' to combat antisemitism

UK:

Man charged over arson attack at former London synagogue

A man has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life after a fire damaged the entrance to a former synagogue in east London. Counter-terror police are investigating the incident.

Man charged over arson attack at former London synagogue

UK:

‘Golders Greed’ team wins pub quiz, Yorkshire landlord apologizes

Campaign Against Antisemitism: 'this is plainly racist. It shows just how normalized racism against Jews has become in Britain. Worse still, it has become cool. Not for the first time in history.'

‘Golders Greed’ team wins pub quiz, Yorkshire landlord apologizes