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'Senior haredi rabbi was duped into signing pro-Corbyn letter'

Orthodox Jewish group says one of its senior rabbis was deceived into signing letter defending Jeremy Corbyn from anti-Semitism accusations.

'Senior haredi rabbi was duped into signing pro-Corbyn letter'

Thousands rally in London against anti-Semitism

More than 3,000 demonstrators gather in London to protest anti-Semitism days before British general election.

Thousands rally in London against anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism stokes fear, election angst in UK's 'bagel belt'

Jewish Labour candidate says British Jews 'frightened' as UK heads to new elections, with Labour dogged by accusations of anti-Semitism.

Anti-Semitism stokes fear, election angst in UK's 'bagel belt'

British daily revises anti-Semitic op-ed

The Independent drops claim that settlements are ‘the trouble with Jews today.’

British daily revises anti-Semitic op-ed

Poll: Brits have warmer feelings for PA than for Israel

New poll shows Brits have more favorable view of PA than of Israel - but most Brits reject BDS and say hating Israel is anti-Semitism.

Poll: Brits have warmer feelings for PA than for Israel

UK paper publishes op-ed calling Israel ‘the trouble with Jews’

Op-ed by far-left philosopher Slavoj Zizek defends Jeremy Corbyn's anti-Israel stance, refers to Israel as 'the trouble with Jews today'.

UK paper publishes op-ed calling Israel ‘the trouble with Jews’

France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles

France, Germany and the United Kingdom say Iran defied UN call by developing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.

France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles

UK Jewish newspaper to Corbyn: This is a REAL apology

The Jewish News urges Labour leader to issue a real apology for the anti-Semitism in his party, includes a suggested text.

UK Jewish newspaper to Corbyn: This is a REAL apology

Labour fails to mention Jews in video that champions diversity

British Labour Party fails to mention Jews in elections campaign video that champions the rights of over 20 other groups.

Labour fails to mention Jews in video that champions diversity

Drama over the UK: Fighters scramble to intercept Tel Aviv plane

Britain scrambles fighter jets to intercept former El Al plane heading from Tel Aviv to the US, after plane loses contact with control tower

Drama over the UK: Fighters scramble to intercept Tel Aviv plane

'Kill Jews': Rabbi beaten, left bleeding in London attack

Rabbi visiting the UK assaulted in anti-Semitic attack, left bleeding on the ground in northeast London as assailants screamed 'kill Jews'.

'Kill Jews': Rabbi beaten, left bleeding in London attack

Two dead in terror attack at London Bridge

Police shoot and eliminate suspect after several people stabbed in terror attack at London Bridge.

Two dead in terror attack at London Bridge

Jewish Labour candidate bombarded with death threats

Ruth Smeeth, candidate for British Labour party, says half of the many death threats she receives are anti-Semitic.

Jewish Labour candidate bombarded with death threats

Corbyn won't apologize to Jewish community

British Labour leader asked in TV interview whether he wants to apologize to Jewish community over anti-Semitism in his party, but declines.

Corbyn won't apologize to Jewish community

British Chief Rabbi blasts Corbyn over anti-Semitism

In op-ed ahead of December election, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says "poison" has taken root in Labour party.

British Chief Rabbi blasts Corbyn over anti-Semitism

British Conservative party to ban boycotts of Israel

Conservative Party in Britain, led by PM Boris Johnson, pledges to ban local councils from boycotting foreign countries, including Israel.

British Conservative party to ban boycotts of Israel

UK election: Conservatives maintain wide lead over Labour

Conservatives projected to win 80-seat majority in December elections, as Brexit Party drops out of key Tory districts.

UK election: Conservatives maintain wide lead over Labour

Suspect arrested over anti-Semitic abuse on London Tube

Man arrested after video of Tube passenger directing abuse at Jewish children was released.

Suspect arrested over anti-Semitic abuse on London Tube

Tory candidate: Jews become 'brainwashed extremists' in Israel

Candidate for British Parliament Amjad Bashir claimed before EU parliament that rabbis brainwash young Jews visiting Israel.

Tory candidate: Jews become 'brainwashed extremists' in Israel

Conservatives surge in election polls, widen lead over Labour

PM Johnson's Tories gain ground over Jeremy Corbyn's Labour, expanding Conservative lead well into double digits as Brexit party sinks.

Conservatives surge in election polls, widen lead over Labour

Did Labour member help members dodge anti-Semitism probe?

UK Labour Party member accused of running secret Facebook group to help party members defend themselves against anti-Semitism accusations.

Did Labour member help members dodge anti-Semitism probe?

Johnson: Safety of Jews a priority for UK government

British PM responds to request from Jewish Agency for Israel Chairman, Isaac Herzog for European leaders to protect their Jewish citizens.

Johnson: Safety of Jews a priority for UK government

Prominent non-Jews won't vote for Labour due to anti-Semitism

Two dozen prominent Britons announce they will not be voting for the Labour Party due to its ongoing anti-Semitism controversy.

Prominent non-Jews won't vote for Labour due to anti-Semitism

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.

UK: Police sergeant faces hearing for mocking Jewish officer

Europe urges Iran to resume compliance with nuclear deal

France, Germany, United Kingdom and EU concerned over IAEA report confirming Iran is violating nuclear deal.

Europe urges Iran to resume compliance with nuclear deal

Swastikas spray-painted on cars and garages in Britain

Car, van and garage door daubed with Nazi symbolism and the words “Jews out” in Essex.

Swastikas spray-painted on cars and garages in Britain

British journalist: Corbyn as PM strikes fear among Jews

Leading British Jewish journalist says Jews concerned by prospect of Labour leader as PM but would not leave the country.

British journalist: Corbyn as PM strikes fear among Jews

UK Labour candidate withdraws over anti-Semitic remark

Labour candidate pulls out of election race for calling a Jewish councillor "Shylock".

UK Labour candidate withdraws over anti-Semitic remark

Corbyn ally resigns, cites 'witch hunt'

Labour lawmaker who was suspended and then readmitted will run as independent in December 12 election.

Corbyn ally resigns, cites 'witch hunt'

UK Labour's deputy leader steps down

Tom Watson was known for being at odds with Jeremy Corbyn over the anti-Semitism in the party.

UK Labour's deputy leader steps down

Britain condemns approval of construction in Judea and Samaria

Britain says "settlements" are illegal in response to Israeli approval of more than 2,300 housing units in Judea and Samaria.

Britain condemns approval of construction in Judea and Samaria

'If Corbyn is elected PM, Jews will leave the UK en masse'

Conservative leader warns of Jewish exodus from Britain if Labour wins December elections.

'If Corbyn is elected PM, Jews will leave the UK en masse'

UK election: Boris Johnson poised to trounce Jeremy Corbyn

Conservatives hold double-digit lead over Labour ahead of general election as PM's approval rating surges and support for Corbyn plummets.

UK election: Boris Johnson poised to trounce Jeremy Corbyn

Jewish Labour Movement won’t campaign for lawmakers

100-year-old organization will not support Labour candidates in upcoming elections over Corbyn's failure to deal with anti-Semitism.

Jewish Labour Movement won’t campaign for lawmakers

Prominent Corbyn critic will be able to run again

Dame Margaret Hodge, who criticized Labour leader over anti-Semitis, reselected by her local party to run again.

Prominent Corbyn critic will be able to run again

UK Amb: Israel is our ally, cooperation is spectacular

British Ambassador relates to Iranian dispute, rise in antis-Semitism, annexation and would Brexit affect relations between the countries?

UK Amb: Israel is our ally, cooperation is spectacular

Brexit delayed till January

After Parliament forces British PM to request Brexit extension, European Union agrees to delay UK's departure until end of January.

Brexit delayed till January

Headstones smashed at British Jewish cemetery

Four headstones smashed at disused Jewish cemetery east of London. Police investigating possible anti-Semitic attack.

Headstones smashed at British Jewish cemetery

Johnson wins one Brexit vote but loses another

British PM wins Parliament's backing for the substance of his Brexit deal, but legislators reject the timetable for its implementation.

Johnson wins one Brexit vote but loses another

Report: EU to delay Brexit until 2020

Diplomatic sources say EU will delay Brexit until February 2020 if PM Boris Johnson is unable to get his deal past parliament this week.

Report: EU to delay Brexit until 2020

British PM asks EU for Brexit extension - but doesn't sign it

Boris Johnson writes to Brussels asking for a Brexit extension, after MPs vote to force him into delaying the move.

British PM asks EU for Brexit extension - but doesn't sign it

Jewish man harassed, threatened on the street in London suburb

Orthodox Jewish man harassed by four young men on Canvey Island near London.

Jewish man harassed, threatened on the street in London suburb

Terror suspected in Manchester stabbing

Police arrest man on terror charges following mass stabbing at shopping center in Manchester, England, that left five injured.

Terror suspected in Manchester stabbing

'UK packing its bags and walking out of the EU in 25 days'

PM Boris Johnson vows that UK will leave European Union at end of October - even if no deal reached with EU for Brexit.

'UK packing its bags and walking out of the EU in 25 days'

Jewish Labour MP could be ousted on Yom Kippur

Veteran Jewish MP from Britain’s Labour party faces no-confidence vote which is scheduled for Erev Yom Kippur.

Jewish Labour MP could be ousted on Yom Kippur

Watch: British PM vows to defend Jews against anti-Semitism

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wishes Jewish community a happy New Year.

Watch: British PM vows to defend Jews against anti-Semitism

Labour MP who criticized Corbyn could lose her seat

Margaret Hodge, who confronted Jeremy Corbyn over anti-Semitism in Labour, triggered for reselection contest.

Labour MP who criticized Corbyn could lose her seat

'The UK is committed to your safety'

British Foreign Secretary sends special message to the Jewish community ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

'The UK is committed to your safety'

British oil tanker sails out of Iranian waters

British-flagged Stena Impero arrives at Dubai’s Port Rashid, two months after being seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

British oil tanker sails out of Iranian waters

Report: Boris Johnson to try to force new elections in UK

After Supreme Court nullified suspension of Parliament, PM reportedly preparing bid to force new elections in the UK.

Report: Boris Johnson to try to force new elections in UK

Labour MP: Jewish fears of a Corbyn gov't are 'understandable'

Veteran Labour MP laments rise of anti-Semitism within her party, says she 'understands' why many Jews would leave UK if Corbyn becomes PM.

Labour MP: Jewish fears of a Corbyn gov't are 'understandable'

UK Supreme Court overrules PM on Parliament suspension

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's 'hard Brexit' plans suffer major blow as Supreme Court rules against PM's suspension of Parliament.

UK Supreme Court overrules PM on Parliament suspension

France, Britain and Germany blame Iran for Saudi Arabia attack

France, Britain and Germany call on Iran to agree to negotiations on its nuclear and missile programs.

France, Britain and Germany blame Iran for Saudi Arabia attack

London man given suspended sentence over anti-Semitic posters

Man handed 12-month suspended sentence, fined £100 for sticking anti-Semitic posters outside Chabad synagogue in east London.

London man given suspended sentence over anti-Semitic posters

Iran to release British-flagged oil tanker

Iranian maritime official confirms the Stena Impero, seized in July, will be released soon.

Iran to release British-flagged oil tanker

BDS co-founder denied entry to UK

Omar Barghouti denied entry visa to the UK, where he was due to speak at a number of fringe events at the Labour party conference.

BDS co-founder denied entry to UK

'A very special and important exercise'

Israel Air Force takes part in the British Royal Air Force's "Cobra Warrior" exercise.

'A very special and important exercise'

UK Labour party to discuss anti-Semitism...on Shabbat

British Labour party under fire for scheduling a discussion on the anti-Semitism in the party on Shabbat.

UK Labour party to discuss anti-Semitism...on Shabbat

British trade leaders endorse boycott of Israel

Leaders of British trade unions pass a motion endorsing BDS.

British trade leaders endorse boycott of Israel

European countries urge Iran not to breach nuclear deal

France, Britain and Germany express concern at Tehran’s violations of 2015 deal.

European countries urge Iran not to breach nuclear deal