Israeli government passivity is killing Alta Fixsler
Israeli government, and specifically FM Yair Lapid, knows exactly what specific diplomatic means they need to employ to save Alta's life.
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Northern Ireland's Jews facing chronic kosher meat shortage
Northern Ireland Jewish community fears for future as its kosher meat supply dwindles due to UK-EU trade disputes.
UK hospitals install made in Israel wheelchair docking stations
Israeli invented docking stations provide patients with easy access to wheelchairs in a timely and safe manner.
Parents of Alta Fixsler lose battle to have her die at home
The parents of two-year old Alta Fixsler have been denied their wish to have their daughter's life support withdrawn at home.
UK men appear in court over anti-Semitic abuse during convoy
Four men plead not guilty to targeting Jewish area of London using a megaphone during May car convoy protest.
London rejects plan that would have endangered 320-year old shul
London scraps proposal to build towering high rise that would have left historic Bevis Marks Synagogue bathed in darkness.
British prof accused of anti-Semitism fired after investigation
Bristol U prof who referred to Jewish students as "pawns of a racist regime" fired after disciplinary hearing.
UK PM offers 'unflinching' support for Israel's self defense
Writing in recent op-ed, PM Boris Johnson states that “we’ll always back Israel’s right to self defense.”
Worry as new high rise set to tower over UK’s oldest synagogue
320-year old Bevis Marks synagogue could be engulfed in total darkness if 48-story office tower is built.
Historic British resort town hit with anti-Semitic graffiti
Knaresborough's town statues and medieval castle vandalized with Nazi symbols and lewd images.
British PM honors UK synagogue for Afghan refugee collection
Bushey United Synagogue given Points of Light Award for collecting thousands of pieces of clothing for Afghan refugees.
Man defaced 17 London bus stops with 'Jews are grey aliens'
UK man behind graffiti in Jewish areas of London standing trial on charges of stirring up racial hatred.
UK Liberal Democrats call for boycott of Judea and Samaria goods
Measure, passed overwhelmingly at party's conference, calls for a ban on "trade with the illegal Israeli settlements."
UK men arrested over alleged anti-Semitic abuse during protest
Four UK men arrested and charged with inciting racial hatred over convoy protest incident from May.
UK gov proposed campus free speech bill accused of going too far
Plan to promote free speech and academic freedom has critics worried it could allow extremists and Holocaust deniers to sue universities.
UK Jewish community worried about new meat labelling laws
Community confident government will protect kosher slaughtering but concerned kosher meat will end up with discriminatory labelling.
Teachers in England lack knowledge to teach about the Holocaust
Study finds alarming lack of knowledge about the Holocaust, even among teachers who teach the subject.
UK Labour councillor slammed for joining ‘River to sea’ chant
Previously suspended councillor participating in “From the river to the sea” chant at protest alongside Jeremy Corbyn.
150-year old Bristol, UK synagogue saved thanks to renovation
The historic Orthodox synagogue was given a life saving renovation in large part due to generous donations from its aging congregants.
British MP: 'Let's learn from Israel & get on with booster jabs'
British MP Jeremy Hunt urges Parliament to approve boosters. 'Israel shows booster program brings down hospitalizations in two weeks.'
Scottish gov slammed over BDS supporting coalition partner
Green Party in 2015 endorsed pro-BDS and Hamas declaration stating that Zionism is racist, and calling for end to Israel as a Jewish state.
Report: Anti-Semitic hashtags and content rife on Instagram
Report by UK Community Security Trust concludes that users on Instagram are running into anti-Semitic content at an alarming rate.
UK soccer fans set up support group to tackle anti-Semitism
Fans of Watford Football Club launch support group, encouraged by former Israeli soccer star Ronny Rosenthal, to connect Jewish supporters.
London police arrest man following five anti-Semitic assaults
28-year old suspect in police custody under suspicion of committing five racially motivated attacks.
UK Jewish couple kicked out of tearoom for kosher request
Restaurant owner tells couple to leave after they asked for cucumber as a replacement or offered to pay full price without the chicken.
UK 'Bargain Hunt' contestant slammed for auction of Nazi items
Tim Weeks, a frequent contestant on the show, took down the Nazi items for sale at his auction house after being criticized for the sale.
Man who assaulted 5 Jews in London may be from Yorkshire
Police using man's "northern accent" as a clue in the search to identify and arrest him.
UK ambassador: 15,000 evacuated from Afghanistan
As the UK winds up its airlift of civilians from the Taliban-occupied Islamist state, its ambassador hopes more can escape to safety.
UK uni at center of anti-Semitism scandal mocked on social media
University of Bristol asks Twitter users what it is famous for and ends up with a backlash for its failure to tackle campus anti-Semitism.
UK shomrim hold down man who kicked in Jewish family's door
Attempted London burglary was foiled by Stamford Hill Shomrim who detained the wannabe burglar after he kicked in a Jewish family's door.
Historic Brighton, UK synagogue in desperate need of repair
19th century synagogue, valued for its architecture and religious history, is now crumbling due to water and structural damage.
Jewish advocacy group calls for British gov to ban all of Hamas
Currently, a loophole exists in British law allowing Hamas to operate as long as it claims it's not acting as part of its "military wing."
UK celeb photographer accused of harassing Jewish bakers
Photographer who took photos of many eighties stars accused of sending harassing messages to family who owns Rinkoff's bakery in London.
Giant swastika carved into UK salon's wall
Shop faces over $8,000 in damages after owner discovers anti-Semitic vandalism and smashed walls.
Parents of Alta Fixsler make last minute appeal to save her life
Avraham and Chaya Fixsler call on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Sajid Javid to intervene on their behalf.
Jewish UK gov minister marks 110th anniversary of Welsh pogrom
The anti-Jewish riot was the only reported instance of its kind against the British Jewish community since the Middle Ages.
UK reality star apologizes for offensive Holocaust themed selfie
UK reality star slammed for posting selfie apparently referencing concentration camp uniform and a well known Holocaust novel.
Scottish first minister promises to tackle rising anti-Semitism
Meeting with Scottish Jewish leaders, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reiterates her commitment to combating Jew-hatred in Scotland.
Group protests UK actors union's pro-Palestinian activism
Group delivers letter to union demanding end to pro-Palestinian activism by leaders that led to Jewish members feeling unsafe and resigning.
UK Jewish org calls for suspension of prof under investigation
Board of Deputies calls on University of Bristol to suspend prof pending outcome of investigation into comments made about Jewish students.
UK art gallery removes anti-Israel statement after outcry
Publicly funded Manchester University art gallery's exhibit had accused Israel of "apartheid" and “settler colonial violence.”
UK Jewish pensioner attacked outside London theater
72-year old man was hit in the head and had his kippah knocked to the ground in what police are terming a "religiously aggravated assault."
Man caught on video defacing Manchester road with swastikas
Residents clean up swastikas they say man drew on pavement with chalk, police are investigating.
Backers of UK anti-Zionist prof attack U of Bristol Jewish group
Campaign in support of prof under investigation for statements targeting Jewish students doubles down on offensive anti-Israel rhetoric.
UK man on trial for series of posts blaming Jews for COVID
35-year old who was previously expelled form courtroom for wearing a Nazi armband faces charges of racial hatred and breaching terror laws.
UK gov giving millions to NGO funding anti-Israel legal cases
New research suggests that the UK's funding of the anti-Israel group revealed a “deliberate lack of transparency” by government department.
Bridge in northern UK town defaced with large swastika
Anti-Semitic defacement of railway bridge in North Yorkshire considered a local landmark has residents outraged.
UK anti-Semitism at all-time high during first half of 2021
New report by UK's Community Security Trust records more incidents against Jews in the first half of 2021 than ever recorded.
EU court rejects appeal to keep Jewish toddler on life support
Parents of Jewish girl on life support have been in legal fight to transport their daughter to Israel or the US for further treatment.
UK sports station sorry for caller's on air anti-Semitic remark
Caller's anti-Semitic remark during Youtube sports show segment directed at team's Jewish chairman called "appalling" by Tottenham.
UK art gallery accused of holding ‘hate-filled’ anti-Israel show
Show featuring opening statement about "standing with Palestine" accused of "inflammatory language and representations" of Israel.
Anti-Semitism watchdog slams UK charity boss for offensive posts
Director of British transportation charity denounced for tweets calling Israel "racist state" guilty of "massacres and ethnic cleansing."
UK man pleads guilty to defacing war memorial with swastikas
31-year old man from Rhyl, Wales given 18-month suspended sentence for 15 offenses, including racially aggravated harassment.
Swastika graffiti found in northeast England city
Graffiti found near racecourse in Durham, UK widely condemned by Jewish community, civic leaders and police.
Welsh councillor defends old photo wearing swastika T-shirt
Councillor for town of Briton Ferry says she wore the T-shirt as a 17-year old thinking it was "provocative and anti-establishment."
UK approves plan for national Holocaust memorial
New memorial will be located between the Houses of Parliament and will also feature an education center.
UK Jewish community leader Rudi Leavor dies at 95
A child Holocaust refugee, Leavor went on to dedicate his life to interfaith dialogue.
Ex-Labour MP called 'racist' for satirical Ben & Jerry's image
Supporters rally to defend former MP after left wing groups go after sarcastic post of image of Ben & Jerry's new "terror-misu" ice cream.
UK man who called for 'extermination' of Jews jailed for 7 years
24-year old former student found guilty of 15 offenses, including five counts of encouraging terrorism.
London synagogue whose history dates back to 1867 closing
Historic South London Synagogue closing its doors due to aging and dwindling membership and lack of local Jewish community in the area.