Britain

Israel welcomes British move to ban Hezbollah 'political wing'

Foreign Minister Katz praises Britain's decision to outlaw Hezbollah terror organization in its entirety, calling on UN to follow suit.

Lebanon: British decision on Hezbollah won't impact relations

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister says Britain’s decision to blacklist Hezbollah's political arm will not impact bilateral relations.

'No difference between Nasrallah and Iranian threat'

Acting Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz praises British government decision to recognize all of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

UK announces ban on Hezbollah terror group's political wing

British government announces plans to extend ban of Hezbollah to group's 'political wing'.

Britain to ban Hezbollah's political wing

British Home Secretary reportedly to ban the political wing of Hezbollah to prevent its supporters from parading its flag on UK streets.

UK Labour MP apologizes for blaming Israel for party split

After Labour MP suggested it was 'possible' Israel was behind departure of 8 MPs from the party, lawmaker walks back comments.

Eighth British Labour MP resigns over anti-Semitism

Joan Ryan quits Labour Party, citing a "culture of anti-Jewish racism".

Britain and Israel sign trade agreement

New continuity agreement will see British businesses and consumers benefitting from continued trade with Israel after the UK leaves EU.

Britain: BDS activists protest Israel hosting of Eurovision

Dozens of BDS activists protest in Manchester against Israel hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this year.

Britain: Anti-Semitism at record high for third straight year

Number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in the United Kingdom rose to 1,652 in 2018, according to annual CST report.

British Jewish historian Simon Schama knighted

UK Jewish historian, best-known as host of popular documentary series and author of 18 books, awarded knighthood at Buckingham Palace.

Labour MPs demand data on anti-Semitism within the party

Labour lawmakers pass motion demanding leaders reveal data regarding complaints of anti-Semitism within the party.

Britain's Chief Rabbi defends Israel's right to host Eurovision

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis warns BDS activists could harm peace by calling to boycott Eurovision in Israel.

Despite star power, boycotting Israel has little appeal in UK

Just 10% of Brits back BDS agenda against Israel, despite backing of celebrities like Roger Waters and Brian Eno.

British Foreign Secretary: 1939 White Paper a 'black moment'

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt slams British policy which prevented Jews from being able to flee the Holocaust.

British cultural figures call for boycott of Eurovision

Group of British cultural figures sign letter calling on BBC to cancel Eurovision coverage because it is taking place in Israel.

'The Church can do more to fight anti-Semitism'

Former Archbishop of Canterbury says growing anti-Semitism not just due to Muslim immigration. 'Christians are to blame as well.'

British Labour reinstates MP suspended over anti-Semitism

Former MP Jim Sheridan reinstated following investigation into comments about Jews made online.

Poll: Five percent of British citizens deny the Holocaust

New poll finds more than 2.6 million British people think the Holocaust is a myth.

British spiritual leaders urge unity on Holocaust Day

Archbishop of Canterbury, British Chief Rabbi and prominent imam sign joint letter on the occasion of International Holocaust Memorial Day.

May: Corbyn willing to sit with Hamas but not with me

British PM rips Labour leader over his refusal to discuss Brexit, takes jab at him on comments on Hamas and Hezbollah.

British Labour official: Reverse Malaysian ban on Israelis

Deputy leader of British Labour party says Paralympic qualifiers in Malaysia should be cancelled if the country refuses entry to Israelis.

Holocaust victims laid to rest in Britain

Remains of six Holocaust victims killed in Auschwitz laid to rest 22 years after being sent to Imperial War Museum in London.

Queen of England's husband in traffic accident

Duke of Edinburgh not injured in collision while driving a Range Rover.

IAF, British Air Force to hold joint training exercise

Israel's air force invited to joint training exercise with UK.

Theresa May survives no-confidence vote

British government holds on by 19-vote margin one day after crushing defeat in vote on Brexit deal.

British Parliament votes down Brexit deal

Brexit deal defeated by record-breaking 230 vote margin in stinging rebuke to PM May.

'Jew Ghetto': Vandals target Jewish community in small UK town

Locals shocked to discover vandals spray-painted 'Jew Ghetto', Star of David in small English town with significant Jewish population.

Manchester stabbing suspect assessed for mental health issues

Suspect in stabbing of three people at Manchester Victoria train station assessed for mental health issues but police not ruling out terror.

Three wounded in stabbing attack in Manchester

Knifeman who reportedly shouted "Allah" stabs three people at Victoria Station before being arrested.

BDS win: British bank to divest from Israeli arms maker

Largest European bank to divest from Israel's Elbit corporation over alleged 'human rights issues.'

British Labour official: Anti-Semitism result of 'lazy thinking'

Shadow foreign secretary of British Labour party argues anti-Semitism is partly result of pro-PA activists equating Jews with Israel.

Man who injured officers in London found not guilty of terror

Man found not guilty of terror charge after he injured police officers outside London’s Buckingham Palace while he was armed with a sword.

Senior Labour lawmaker quits over inaction on anti-Semitism

Veteran Labour MP bolts from party, citing failure to combat anti-Semitism.

UK neo-Nazi who studied in yeshiva sentenced to prison

Adam Thomas who once studied in Jerusalem yeshiva but later named son after Adolf Hitler, sentenced to six years in prison.

Labour UK official: Jews responsible for all wars in the world

Regional organizer for Labour party suspended after he accused Jews of being 'responsible for all wars in the world.'

British PM survives confidence vote

Theresa May wins confidence vote by majority of 200 to 117 and is immune from a leadership challenge for a year.

Theresa May will not seek reelection

British PM says will step down after current term as Brexit deal's fate remains unknown.

Report: May puts Brexit on hold

British PM warns failure to approve Brexit deal could topple government, bring Jeremy Corbyn to power.

Germany, Britain back Israel and condemn Hezbollah

Germany’s Ambassador to Israel and British Minister of State for the Middle East express support for Israel's efforts against Hezbollah.

Labour UK threatens anti-Semitism whistle-blowers

'Labour leadership intimidating those trying to fight anti-Semitism', group affiliated with Labour claims.

UK company apologizes for threatening to strip tenants’ mezuzahs

British housing company issues apology after it threatened to strip Jewish tenants' mezuzahs.

Prince Charles hosts Jewish refugees who fled Germany

UK's Prince Charles hosts former child refugees on 80th anniversary of Kindertransport, which brought 10,000 children to UK from Germany.

Former British PM took in Jewish child before Holocaust

Clement Attlee, former British PM after World War Two, sponsored Jewish family to leave Germany, housed one of the children, report reveals.

Quakers UK launches anti-Israel boycott

British Quakers announce boycott of companies which do business in Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria.

Israeli disabled musicians perform at British College

Students of Eton College in England pause their studies for a musical performance by the Shalva Band.

Child assaulted in anti-Semitic attack in Wales

Young boy punched in the face after his mother says she was born in Israel on Wales bus.

British Foreign Secretary to visit Iran, discuss nuclear deal

Ahead of first visit to Iran, British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says nuclear deal "remains a vital component of stability".

BDS activist goes on racist rant on Air India flight

British BDS activist goes on racist rant on Air India flight, threatens to launch boycott of airline if crew refuses demands for wine.

Britain worries about Gaza amid rocket attacks on Israel

Britain expresses stance consistent with UN, preferring to speak of 'everyone' without distinguishing between attacking and defending party.

Synagogue shooter contacted UK neo-Nazis

Pennsylvania white supremacist who gunned down 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue was reportedly in contact with British neo-Nazis prior to attack.

UK Labour party branch refuses to condemn synagogue shooting

Northern English branch of UK Labour Party votes down measure to condemn massacre in Pittsburgh synagogue which left 11 dead.

Right-wing pundit hit for tying chief rabbi to synagogue attack

British right-wing commentator and member of Canada's Rebel Media comes under fire for tying UK chief rabbi to Pittsburgh massacre.

Watch: Racist tirade on London flight goes viral

Footage of man verbally abusing elderly woman with racist epithets on flight to London goes viral, drawing outrage.

Radical Islamist preacher released from British prison

Anjem Choudary, who was jailed for inviting support for ISIS, released after serving less than half of his sentence.

Jewish woman assaulted while protesting Labour anti-Semitism

Anti-Israel Labour backers assault Jewish woman, steal her phone during London event.

Jewish journalists barred from Labour event in London

Jewish activists and journalists barred from Labour UK event in London.

'Corbyn anti-Semite who wants to return Britain to dark times'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon slams British Labour Party chairman Jeremy Corbyn at the British Parliament.

Corbyn: If elected, we'll recognize 'Palestine'

British Labour leader says a Labour-led government would recognize an independent state of Palestine “as soon as we take office”.

UK Labour Party backs freeze on arms sales to Israel

British Labour Party criticizes Israel’s use of force against protesters on Gaza border, calls for more government funding for UNRWA.