UK

Israeli flag with swastika in it flown at University of London

One student questioned and two others arrested after string of anti-Semitic hate crimes take place at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Boris Johnson hails Gaza ceasefire, calls for 'durable solution'

Britain's prime minister welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, calls for 'sustainable and just peace' for the region.

Anti-Israel activists storm factory co-owned by Israeli company

Anti-Israel activists storm British factory co-owned by Israeli defense firm Elbit.

UK experiences "three-fold increase" in anti-Semitic incidents

The "increase in anti-Semitism in response to events in Israel is depressingly familiar and completely inexcusable."

Watch: 'Flying marines' take over navy vessel

A UK company says it has 'delivered the most intense and enthralling spectacle, often likened to the real life Ironman.'

UK Jewish groups, peers urge government not to attend Durban IV

Government urged to boycott commemoration of 2001 Durban anti-racism conference that turned into an anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatefest.

In Northern Ireland, a Jewish community tries to avoid conflict

As it did decades ago, Northern Ireland’s Jewish community looks to weather the storm of violence on the streets of Belfast.

Bridge to London

Israeli Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely describes how her family has adapted to being away from home during the COVID period.

'In 10 or 20 years there might not be a religious community'

The Jewish community in Newcastle, England, is shrinking. But it’s getting some unexpected help.

‘The Slaughterman’s Daughter’ wins top UK Jewish book prize

Yaniv Iczkovits’ novel awarded the 2021 Wingate Literary Prize, British Jewry’s top book award after being translated from Hebrew to English

'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old vet who raised millions, dies

100-year-old Captain Tom, who helped raise millions for British health services, died after being hospitalized last weekend.

UK: 400-person Jewish wedding broken up by police

UK Chief Rabbi: "A shameful desecration of all that we hold dear. Such illegal behaviour is abhorred by majority of the Jewish community"

Israel's Elbit awarded $166 million contract with British Navy

Elbit Systems subsidiary wins contract to modernize British navy's training program and to establish Future Submarine school.

There's no vaccine against ineptitude

Israelis love to complain. They should read this and count their blessings. Opinion.

I hate lockdowns, but I still support the new one

I will stick to the rules. Because I believe in the bonds we forge as a community, a country and a society. Op-ed.

UK mutation:

British NGO directs query to Health Minister as lockdown looms

As early as May, scientists had identified at least 12,706 mutations of COVID-19. Time For Recovery UK asks questions about new strain.

Returnees from UK to be sent to COVID hotels

Defense Ministry acts to quarantine people returning from countries where new, more contagious strain of coronavirus has been discovered.

Britain begins coronavirus vaccinations

First dose of coronavirus vaccination administered in the UK, as Britain launches mass-vaccination efforts.

Dr. Fauci apologizes for saying UK vaccine approval was rushed

Fauci had accused UK's FDA-equivalent of "joining the marathon in the last mile."

UK: Do Not Resuscitate adults with learning disabilities

'Scientific support for sterilization, racial hygiene, brain biopsies of marginalized persons, those with epilepsy or learning disabilities'

Britain to approve COVID-19 vaccine

American Pfizer vaccine expected to be approved in UK, who will begin vaccinating citizens as early as December.

UK PM Boris Johnson in isolation: I'm in good health

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson sends video message from isolation and says: "I'm in good health and have no symptoms".

UK Federation of Synagogues asks gov't to keep synagogues open

The UK is about to enter a second national lockdown, lasting a month.

Critiquing data sending UK into lockdown

UK votes tomorrow on lockdown 'based on mad modeling, and bad science.'

WATCH: UK special forces mount daring raid to free hijacked ship

On Oct 25, British Special Forces stormed a Greek oil tanker hijacked by Nigerian assylum-seekers.

UK union head sorry for telling Jewish banker to count his gold

Trade union leader and ally of Jeremy Corbyn apologizes to a Jewish former banker and ex-lawmaker after telling him to 'go count his gold.'

Dramatic improvement in recovery from Covid-19?

Almost 8/10 coronavirus patients admitted to intensive care pulling through. UK clinical trials identify drugs that raise survival odds.

UK: Five-year-old boy saves his mother's life

Police commander describes 5-year-old's actions as 'incredible,' praises 'quick thinking' which saved mother's life.

Former UK lawmaker: 'We need the spirit of the Maccabees'

John Mann, a non-Jewish Brexit supporter, is the UK’s loudest critic of anti-Semitism.

'We'll continue to prevent Iranian expansion'

DM Gantz tells British FM: Iran continues to further its nuclear plan, disrupts regional stability.

'Let’s stop anti-Israel delegitimization'

Strategic Affairs Minister Farkash-Hacohen urges British FM Dominic Raab to 'stop anti-Israel delegitimization.'

UK Economy Set for World-Beating Growth in Q3 of 2020

The third quarter of 2020 has the UK economy on course for record-breaking growth, as the coronavirus recovery continues at pace.

Boris Johnson: It's time to go back to school

Watch: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that it's vital kids go back to school in September

British Foreign Sec. to visit Israel, press for peace with PA

British Foreign Sec.Dominic Raab to visit Israel, press for peace with Palestinian Authority.

Israel extradites ex-citizen to UK to face serious charges

Man who renounced his Israeli citizenship extradited to UK for money laundering, passport falsification, and drug charges.

Pub patron to Jewish student: 'We should have gassed all of you'

Pub patron in England tells Jewish student 'We should have f***ing gassed the lot of you,' while another patron threatens to beat her.

UK takes aim at junk food advertising

PM Boris Johnson pushes plan to limit advertising for junk food, ban buy-one-get-one-free deals.

Confirmed: 'Russia targeting attempts to find COVID-19 vaccine'

Britain's Dominic Raab confirms: Russian intelligence have been targeting efforts to find a coronavirus vaccine. 'Important to call it out.'

UK terror stabbing suspect identified

Police name 25-year-old Libyan national Khairi Saadallah as the terrorist behind stabbings at an English park.

'British Jews against Occupation' oppose Hotovely appointment

Petition urges UK government to reject Tzipi Hotovely's nomination as Israeli ambassador to UK, saying her values "have no place in the UK."

UK analysis: Jews more likely to die from coronavirus

Jewish men in UK are twice as likely to die from coronavirus than overall population, study shows.

New report to focus on difficulties faced by black Jews

The largest UK Jewish group has commissioned a report on the prejudice black Jews face.

UK death rates may be more than double official numbers

As number of total excess deaths in UK reaches over 41,000, analysis questions if official numbers are accurate.

UK: 106-year-old woman overcomes coronavirus

Connie Titchen from Birmingham has lived through two world wars and feels 'very lucky' to have survived the virus.

'We're pulling together in the most phenomenal ways'

Rabbi Dr. Moshe Friedman, community rabbi of the New West End Synagogue, Bayswater, UK, tells how his community is managing the crisis.

Top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge

The two top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge in a move which will 'secure their financial futures.'

'Ensuring lessons of Auschwitz live on for future generations'

British Government promises to provide £1 million funding to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation.

UK Labour rivals take on anti-Semitism at first debate

Five Labour party hopefuls discuss anti-Semitism and their thoughts on British PM Johnson.

Britain: Labour candidate promises to end anti-Semitism

Keir Starmer, candidate for Labour party leader, says he supports 'chucking out' anti-Semitic party members.

At long last:

UK parliament approves Brexit deal

Brexit is approved on schedule for January 31 breakaway.

UK: Fire that destroyed yeshiva - caused by Hanukkah candles

Students at British yeshiva left campus for Hanukkah party - leaving candles unattended, resulting in massive fire that destroyed the school

UK: Yeshiva destroyed in blaze, Torah scrolls burned

Fire rips through yeshiva in eastern England, destroying Torah scrolls and prayer books.

Prince Charles to visit Israel

In first, UK's Prince of Wales will undertake program of engagements in Israel.

Orthodox Jewish candidate's reaction to Corbyn speech goes viral

Brexit Party candidate Yosef David couldn't hide his astonishment at Corbyn's remark: 'We did not descend into the gutter.'

Why are so many short-term lenders going into administration?

What is behind the large number of short-term lenders going into administration - a trend which has caused major market concern?

British elections 2019: A guide for the [Jewish] perplexed

UK: Police sergeant faces hearing for mocking Jewish officer

British police sergeant to face hearing after he dangled pepperoni pizza slice in front of Jewish officer.

£2.8 million awarded to joint British-Israeli medical research

BIRAX grant awarded to 7 bilateral research projects in the field of ageing.

Special UK Israel Tech Hub to focus on healthcare

British Embassy in Israel launches flagship technology program - TeXchange 2020.

UK teacher fired for threatening to send pupils to gas chambers

The teacher allegedly had told her students that she was “joking” and urged them not to tell anyone.