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Despite suspension:

UK exported thousands of military items to Israel

New data reveals British firms continued to ship military items to Israel months after London claimed it had suspended offensive arms exports.

UK exported thousands of military items to Israel

UK press regulator defends claim terrorists are 'hostages'

Independent Press Standards Organisation in the UK dismisses complaint against Scottish newspaper that claimed hundreds of terrorists freed in hostage deal were "hostages."

UK press regulator defends claim terrorists are 'hostages'

UK:

Anti-Israel orgs. submit request to arrest Minister Sa'ar

Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and the Hind Rajab Foundation submitted a request to the UK Attorney General to issue an arrest warrant for Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who is visiting the country.

Anti-Israel orgs. submit request to arrest Minister Sa'ar

UK Court:

Trans females are not legally women

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of woman under equality laws refers strictly to biological sex.

Trans females are not legally women

Dozens arrested

European Hezbollah drone network dismantled

Authorities uncover massive logistics operation supplying Hezbollah with drone components across Spain, Germany, France, and the UK.

European Hezbollah drone network dismantled

'Let my people go'

UK Red Cross HQ lit up in yellow to call for action for hostages

Combat Antisemitism Movement lights up British Red Cross headquarters in campaign to have the organization finally act on behalf of the 59 remaining hostages after 18 months of inaction.

UK Red Cross HQ lit up in yellow to call for action for hostages

Anti-Israel Labour MPs 'astounded' after Israel denies them entry

Labour MPs Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang say they were “astounded” after Israeli authorities barred them from entering the country, citing support for boycotts and anti-Israel rhetoric.

Anti-Israel Labour MPs 'astounded' after Israel denies them entry

UK Foreign Secretary condemns Israel’s deportation of Labour MPs

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy strongly criticizes Israel for detaining and deporting two Labour MPs who called for a boycott of Israel.

UK Foreign Secretary condemns Israel’s deportation of Labour MPs

'Qatar is Hamas'

Dozens gather outside London hotel to protest Qatari owners

Dozens protested outside the Claridge's Hotel, which is owned by the Qatari royal family. During the protest, 'IRON Initiative' President Rabbi Pini Dunner revealed that a Jew working for the royal family attempted to persuade him not to protest it.

Dozens gather outside London hotel to protest Qatari owners

Natasha Hausdorff:

Still surprised by outrageous claims against Israel

'People don't hear the truth from international media; after I talk to them they start questioning the narratives they’ve been taught,' Legal Director of UK Lawyers for Israel Natasha Hausdorff says.

Still surprised by outrageous claims against Israel

UK:

Sewage worker fired after calling Hamas 'disgusting terrorists'

'They said my words were ‘derogatory’—but how can opposing a terrorist group be one-sided?' dismissed sewage worker Damon Joshua asks.

Sewage worker fired after calling Hamas 'disgusting terrorists'

Quds Day:

Supporters of the Iranian regime gather in central London

On a stage outside the BBC headquarters speakers including Muslim clerics and British leftists took the stage to protest Israel and any support of it.

Supporters of the Iranian regime gather in central London

Due to right-wing participants:

British Chief Rabbi pulls out of antisemitism conference

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has withdrawn his participation in the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem due to the 'presence of several populist politicians.'

British Chief Rabbi pulls out of antisemitism conference

UK:

NHS doctor under investigation for racist and antisemitic remarks

Senior NHS doctor sparks outrage after making racist and antisemitic comments online, including slur against Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

NHS doctor under investigation for racist and antisemitic remarks

'Stop the Hate UK':

Freedom of speech? The event glorified Hamas

Itai Galmudy, co-founder of Stop the Hate UK, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the protests against the launch of the book 'Understanding Hamas And Why That Matters'

Freedom of speech? The event glorified Hamas

Ex-Gaza militant:

Asylum-seeker with extremist ties enters UK amid migrant crisis

Arrival of militant intensifies pressure on UK to address migrant crisis. Campaign Against Antisemitism: ‘Someone who has prayed for the slaughter of all Jews must not be at large in this country.’

Asylum-seeker with extremist ties enters UK amid migrant crisis

Israeli flags confiscated from Jewish group touring Auschwitz

Polish Museum defends the removal of Israeli flags bearing hostage ribbons from Bushey Synagogue tour group.

Israeli flags confiscated from Jewish group touring Auschwitz

Save One Life UK:

UK charity under investigation over allegations of funding Hamas

A UK-based charity raising funds for Gaza is under investigation amid allegations that it may have helped finance Hamas.

UK charity under investigation over allegations of funding Hamas

BBC apologizes again:

'Serious flaws' in the making of a documentary about Gaza war

The network blamed the production company that made the documentary.

'Serious flaws' in the making of a documentary about Gaza war

How dental practices can stand out in a competitive market

With almost 12,000 dental practices in the UK, standing out amongst the crowd can be tricky, especially in areas where there are a high volume of practices such as Harley Street and other parts in the centre of London.

How dental practices can stand out in a competitive market

Judge rules Roger Waters defamed Jewish filmmaker

High Court in London rejects claim by Roger Waters his libelous statements against a filmmaker who produced a documentary about him were mere 'opinion,' sending the case to trial.

Judge rules Roger Waters defamed Jewish filmmaker

Diaspora Minister:

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli criticized PM Starmer for failing to condemn Hamas in a statement about the released hostage Eli Sharabi's condition.

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

'Are you a war criminal?'

Anti-Israel journalist accosts IDF general in London

Alex Morris accosts Major General Oded Basiuk, the head of the IDF's Operations Directorate during an official visit to the UK.

Anti-Israel journalist accosts IDF general in London

London:

Police prevent anti-Israel protest near synagogue

Met. Police make clear that it will prevent the Palestine Solidarity Campaign from gathering outside the BBC headquarters, down the street from the Central London Synagogue.

Police prevent anti-Israel protest near synagogue

UK ex-Minister:

'Trump's decision led to fall of Assad'

Former UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat credits Trump's assassination of Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani for the recent collapse of the Assad regime.

'Trump's decision led to fall of Assad'

Following backlash:

Organizers reverse decision to ban Israelis from competition

The World Bowls Tour reversed its decision to ban three Israeli athletes from its upcoming competition in the UK after it says significant additional security measures have been put in place.

Organizers reverse decision to ban Israelis from competition

After anti-Israel pressure

Israeli athletes banned from international bowls competition

Three Israeli competitors were banned from the World Indoor Championships in Norfolk after the planned participation of an Israeli competitor in a recent competition was met with severe protests.

Israeli athletes banned from international bowls competition

UK Chief Rabbi says Met failing to protect Jews

British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis criticizes London police for failing to ensure that a Saturday protest planned for next month will not target local synagogues.

UK Chief Rabbi says Met failing to protect Jews

Katz to UK Defense Sec.

'We expect UK to join efforts to prevent Hezbollah’s armament'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz held his first conversation today with UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, and emphasized Israel would act to prevent Iran from smuggling weapons into Lebanon.

'We expect UK to join efforts to prevent Hezbollah’s armament'

Antisemitic attack in London

16-year-old Jewish girl hospitalized with head injury

Man throws glass bottles from balcony at haredi teenagers walking below, sending one girl to the hospital.

16-year-old Jewish girl hospitalized with head injury

Airspace Development Could Add 200,000 More Homes To The UK

A change in policy could see an extra 200,000 more homes being added to the UK by building upwards.

Airspace Development Could Add 200,000 More Homes To The UK

After antisemitism charges:

TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Fiona Rayan, who just last week was handed a delayed prison sentence for 'grossly offensive antisemitic posts' called on her followers to 'make Christmas Palestinian as much as we possibly can.

TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Jewish man arrested for calling fellow Jew 'kapo'

The term is a slur based on Jewish appointees who supervised other Jewish inmates held by the Nazis and has since come to be a general term for one who betrays other Jews.

Jewish man arrested for calling fellow Jew 'kapo'

'Remember October of last year'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

MP Ayoub Khan asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer why his government has not classified Israel's war as a genocide, to which he answered: 'I'm well aware of the definition of genocide, and that is why I've never referred to it as one.'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

One million people don't earn enough to pay student loans

In the UK, around one million people with student loans are not making repayments because their earnings are below the threshold required for repayment.

One million people don't earn enough to pay student loans

'She's one of our own'

British football fans chant for hostage's release

Tottenham Hotspurs fans gathered outside the club's stadium before the match to call for the release of Emily Damari, a British citizen and fan of the club who is being held hostage by Hamas.

British football fans chant for hostage's release

UK announces new sanctions against yeshiva, Jewish groups

British government announces sanctions against Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva, several organizations and outposts it claims promote anti-Arab violence or are illegal.

UK announces new sanctions against yeshiva, Jewish groups

Former British Foreign Minister:

'I had plans to sanction Israeli ministers'

Former British Foreign Minister, David Cameron, told BBC: 'I had plans to sanction ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich. Sanctions would send a message to Israeli PM Netanyahu that 'this is not good enough and has to stop.'

'I had plans to sanction Israeli ministers'

'Heil Hitler'

Antisemitic slogans and symbols found at London golf club

Graffiti which includes phrases such as “Heil Hitler”, "f*** the Jews" and "Heil Hitler" drawn in the sand at Hendon Golf Club. Police investigating.

Antisemitic slogans and symbols found at London golf club

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

The UK government announced a new round of sanctions targeting senior Iranian military figures and organizations for their role in attempting to destabilize the Middle East in response to Iran's massive ballistic missile attack on Israel two weeks ago.

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor and TikTok sensation, dies at 100

Ebert, who was honored by King Charles in 2022, survived the Auschwitz death camp where much of her family was murdered.

Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor and TikTok sensation, dies at 100

From a bump to steady drive - UK's HGV market sees clearer roads

Businesses in the UK are continually looking for ways to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Here is where top-quality HGV training, such as that provided by HGV Training Services LTD (HGVT), becomes a notable change!

From a bump to steady drive - UK's HGV market sees clearer roads

British MP

Star of David should be displayed at every UK point of entry

Former British Minister of State for Immigration Robert Jenrick vows to move the UK embassy in Israel to Jerusalem if elected PM, says he wants Britain to be the most welcoming country for Jews.

Star of David should be displayed at every UK point of entry

In London church:

Muslim screams she will 'kill the God of the Jews'

Woman goes on antisemitic tirade in north London church, assaults police officers who arrest her.

Muslim  screams she will 'kill the God of the Jews'

'Will encourage our enemies'

UK Chief Rabbi criticizes suspension of arms sales to Israel

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis criticizes British government’s decision to suspend some of its arms sales to Israel: It will not help to secure the release of the remaining 101 hostages, nor contribute to the peaceful future we wish and pray for.

UK Chief Rabbi criticizes suspension of arms sales to Israel

UK suspends some arms sales to Israel

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced Monday that the UK would be suspending some of its arms sales to Israel.

UK suspends some arms sales to Israel

Bank apologizes for 'debanking' Yad Vashem UK

NatWest Bank blames 'administrative error' for decision to close bank account of Israel's national Holocaust museum, reverses decision after outcry from British Jewish organizations.

Bank apologizes for 'debanking' Yad Vashem UK

Defense Minister Gallant speaks with British counterpart

Minister Gallant briefed UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey on the imminent Hezbollah attack that was prevented early in the morning, using precise strikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon.

Defense Minister Gallant speaks with British counterpart

FM Katz to British and French:

'We expect international coalition to join attack on Iran'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz made it clear to his British and French counterparts that if Iran attacks, Israel expects an international coalition led by the US, UK, and France to strike back with Israel.

'We expect international coalition to join attack on Iran'

Joint statement

5 nations call on Iran to stand down from threats against Israel

Leaders of US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy call on Iran to stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack against Israel and discuss the serious consequences for regional security should such an attack take place.

5 nations call on Iran to stand down from threats against Israel

2 children killed, 6 wounded in Southport mass stabbing

Man in black hood stabs children at Taylor Swift-themed music event in Southport, UK, killing 2.

2 children killed, 6 wounded in Southport mass stabbing

Britain drops ICC challenge arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

Labour government says it will not follow up on questions over court’s jurisdiction over Netanyahu and Gallant.

Britain drops ICC challenge arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

New UK Foreign Secretary restores UNRWA funding

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he was 'appalled by the allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7th October attacks.'

New UK Foreign Secretary restores UNRWA funding

Herzog to UK Foreign Sec.:

'Your landslide victory enables the UK to move forward'

Newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with President Herzog, as well as with the family of Tamir Adar, who was murdered and whose body was being held by Hamas.

'Your landslide victory enables the UK to move forward'

Rishi Sunak to resign today after devastating election loss

Outgoing British PM to present resignation to King Charles today after Labour Party wins majority of 410 seats in Parliament, step down as head of Conservative Party.

Rishi Sunak to resign today after devastating election loss

Arutz Sheva exclusive

British Jews see uncertain future as Labour expected to win big

Chaim, a young Jew from London, tells Arutz Sheva that while Jews are not too worried about the current leader of the projected ruling party, there is a fear of who may replace him as the party is thought to still have anti-semitic elements.

British Jews see uncertain future as Labour expected to win big

UK Amb. to UN:

'Distribution of aid within Gaza needs to improve'

Ambassador Barbara Woodward called on Israel to approve visas and allow entry of armored vehicles and personal protective equipment.

'Distribution of aid within Gaza needs to improve'

'Becoming routine'

UK Tory candidate's office defaced by anti-Israel vandals

Parliamentary candidate Robert Largan called a "Zionist child killer" in red graffiti defacing his office. Largan says he has experienced antisemitism during the campaign despite not being Jewish.

UK Tory candidate's office defaced by anti-Israel vandals

London police arrest man for online posts supporting Hamas

Counter Terrorism Policing received a public referral about online posts allegedly showing support for Hamas. A 43-year-old man was arrested in west London on suspicion of showing support to a terrorist organization

London police arrest man for online posts supporting Hamas

Liverpool

Anti-Israel protesters assault Jewish teen counter-protester

A 15-year-old Jewish boy stood in front of an anti-Israel march holding a 'Bring them home' sign and was assaulted by marchers who grabbed the sign and accosted him.

Anti-Israel protesters assault Jewish teen counter-protester