Britain

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.

'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.

Italy, Britain, France, Germany:

'Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law'

Italy, Britain, France and Germany issue joint statement criticizing Israeli strikes which UN’s mission in Lebanon.

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.

Iranian dissident attacked in London:

'I feel safer in Israel'

Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian journalist who was attacked in London, says that despite the war he feels safer in Israel.

Amid Gaza war:

Religious hate crime hits record high in England and Wales

Government data finds that religious hate crime in England and Wales surged by a record 25 percent over the past year. Hate crimes against Jewish people more than doubled.

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.

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

Iran, ISIS, and Russia are all attempting to recruit operatives and carry out acts of terrorism in the kingdom.

'I love Hezbollah'

Anti-Israel protesters in London carry pro-Hezbollah banners

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian Arab activists stage demonstration through London, some of them carry banners with pro-Hezbollah wording.

UK Defense Secretary:

'British forces played their part in preventing escalation'

British Defense Secretary John Healey comments on Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, says British forces played a role in preventing further escalation.

'It cannot be tolerated'

British Prime Minister condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Iranian ballistic missile attack: We stand with Israel, Iran must stop these attacks, together with its proxies like Hezbollah.

Keir Starmer meets families of hostages

British Prime Minister meets with the families of hostages and bereaved families at his residence in London.

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.

After Israeli strike in Beirut

Britain to its citizens: Leave Lebanon now

Britain urges its citizens in Lebanon to "take the next available flight" out of the country amid the recent escalation.

Hostages' families meet with new British government

The families of hostages met today with new British MPs and asked for their support in recovering their loved ones.

Britain:

PM Starmer calls for the return of the Israeli 'sausages'

PM Kier Starmer tripped up while listing his desires for the Middle East and addressing the issue of the hostages held in Gaza.

Netanyahu criticizes British gov't:

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

In interview with Daily Mail, PM Netanyahu criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over its anti-Israel decisions: These misguided decisions will not change our determination to defeat Hamas.

British PM:

'Suspension of arms exports to Israel was a legal decision'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends his government's partial suspension of arms exports to Israel, says it does not signify a change in UK support for Israel's right to self-defense.

British journalist:

'UK arms ban to Israel is shameful betrayal'

Daily Telegraph's Allison Pearson severely criticizes UK's decision to ban arms shipment to Israel, 'A shameful betrayal of a heroic ally.'

'An important step'

Jordan welcomes British suspension of weapons licenses to Israel

Jordan's Foreign Ministry says Britain's decision to suspend some export licenses for weapons to Israel is an important step to protect civilians.

Report:

US warned Britain against suspending arms sales to Israel

US reportedly privately warned Britain against suspending arms sales to Israel, citing concerns such a move could damage attempts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza.

'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.

Former Trump adviser warns UK against Israel arms embargo

Trump's former national security adviser Robert O’Brien says Britain’s Labour Party risks creating a rift in the UK’s relationship with the US if it moves forward with a ban on arms sales to Israel.

Iran's new Foreign Minister seeks dialogue with the EU

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who negotiated 2015 nuclear deal, says Iran welcomes relations with the European Union "in an environment based on mutual respect".

British diplomat resigns over arms sales to Israel

Mark Smith, a British diplomat based in Ireland, claims the UK's foreign office "may be complicit in war crimes".

Revealed: Hamas' plan to blackmail Britain

IDF reveals Hamas documents detailing plan to exhume remains of British, Commonwealth, soldiers from early 20th century, blackmail British government.

British, French FMs:

'We will support Israel if it comes under attack'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné promise during Israel visit that their countries would stand by Israel if it were attacked by Iran.

'Deliberately provocative'

Britain condemns Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit

British Foreign Secretary joins in on the condemnations of National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount.

'There can be no more delays'

Britain welcomes call to resume hostage deal talks

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomes call by Qatar, Egypt and US for resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas: The fighting must stop now, and all hostages still cruelly detained by Hamas must be released.

Japan:

Israeli ambassador snubbed, US & British envoys boycott ceremony

US, British ambassadors skip Nagasaki ceremony after Israeli envoy’s presence is nixed.

Britain:

Record number of antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2024

New figures from Community Security Trust show that Britain saw almost 2,000 antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2024, more than half of which were related to Israel, Gaza, Hamas or the current conflict in the region.

'Highly volatile situation'

Britain withdraws families of staff in Beirut embassy

Britain announces it has withdrawn the families of embassy staff in Beirut amid concerns of escalation with Israel.

Causes firestorm again

Sky News correspondent: Haniyeh was a very moderate leader

Sky News correspondent Alex Crawford causes firestorm in the wake of her report on the elimination of Hamas leader, just after claiming that Israel has a “lust for revenge”.

Over criticism of Israel:

British Jews to file complaint against Sky News journalist

Board of Deputies of British Jews accuses prominent Sky News journalist of exhibiting a “disgraceful lack of professionalism" after she claimed that Israel has a “lust for revenge”.

Britain:

Radical Islamist cleric sentenced to life imprisonment

British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life imprisonment for directing a terrorist organization.

Amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions:

Britain issues Lebanon travel warning

Britain urges its nationals to leave Lebanon and advises against traveling there, amid concerns over Israeli retaliation for Majdal Shams rocket attack.

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.

British PM to Herzog:

'Immediate steps need to be taken towards ceasefire in Gaza'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets President Isaac Herzog in Paris: There is no moral equivalence between Israel, a democratic state, and Hamas, a terrorist organization.

Jewish human rights expert helped Britain against Netanyahu

One of the close associates of the British Prime Minister is Richard Hermer, appointed by Starmer as the legal advisor who advises, among other things, on the issue of Israel.

Britain:

Radical Islamist preacher convicted of terrorism offenses

British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary convicted of terrorism offenses after a trial in London, facing "a significant sentence".

'Embarrassing betrayal of Israel'

Telegraph attacks new British government

A column published in the Daily Telegraph claims that the new British Foreign Minister’s decision to renew funding for UNRWA is ‘a source of deep concern.’

Anti-Israel British politician:

'Cut ties with Netanya'

City councillor representing the Green Party in the British city of Bournemouth, calls for the city to end its twin city agreement with the Israeli city of Netanya due to the war in Gaza.

Antisemitic art:

The Royal Academy of Arts exhibits anti-Israel art

The Royal Academy of Arts exhibits anti-Israel art: a pilot as a murderer and swastikas over Gazan women's heads.

Causes uproar

Trump's running mate describes Britain as an 'Islamist country'

Politicians in Britain less than thrilled after Senator J.D. Vance says that Britain under Labour could be "the first truly Islamist country that will get a nuclear weapon".

UK Foreign Secretary:

'War in Gaza is intolerable, immediate ceasefire is needed'

Britain’s new Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, visits Israel, says Britain wants to assist with diplomatic efforts “securing a ceasefire deal and creating the space for a credible and irreversible pathway towards a two-state solution.”

British Foreign Secretary:

'I want to get back to a balanced position on Israel and Gaza'

Britain’s new Foreign Secretary David Lammy tells Reuters: We've been very clear that we want to see a ceasefire, the fighting has to stop, the aid has got to get in.

New UK Foreign Secretary:

'I back international efforts to secure Gaza ceasefire'

Britain's newly appointed Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, reiterates his support for international efforts to secure an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and for the release of remaining hostages.

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.

Herzog congratulates Starmer:

'I look forward to working together with him'

President Isaac Herzog congratulates Britain’s Labour Party after it won the parliamentary elections, expresses appreciation and gratitude to outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Sunak concedes defeat

Labour Party achieves landslide victory in Britain

Labour predicted to win 410 seats. The Conservatives headed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are predicted to crash to 131 seats.

Britain:

Anti-Israel politician George Galloway loses parliament seat

George Galloway, who in the past declared an area an "Israel-free zone," loses the Rochdale constituency just months after winning a by-election.

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.

Britain:

Labour leader says he wouldn't work on Friday night

British Labour leader Keir Starmer condemns Conservative attacks on him over his comments that he avoids working after 6:00 p.m. on Fridays, due to the fact that his wife is Jewish and they observe Shabbat dinner.

'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.

Britain condemns legitimization of towns

The UK has eleased a statement denouncing the new towns and calling for the cancellation of measures against the PA.

UK Labour candidate:

'If we win the election, we will stop arms sales to Israel'

Fabian Hamilton, a candidate with Britain’s Labour Party, tells attendees at an event in a mosque that his party will stop arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia if it wins this week's election.

Over arrest warrant requests:

Britain challenges ICC's jurisdiction over Israel

Judges at the ICC rule that the United Kingdom can submit legal arguments to judges mulling request for arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

‘Get out of the city, Jew!'

Jewish high school students assaulted in London

Jewish high school students in London attacked and pushed on city underground, while antisemitic cries were called out at them.

Sister of King Charles hospitalized with a concussion

73-year-old Princess Anne was taken to the hospital with minor head injuries after an accident at her home.

'A further escalation':

France, Germany, Britain condemn Iran's latest nuclear steps

France, Germany and Britain condemn Iran following latest IAEA reports which found it is further expanding its nuclear program.