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British Defense Minister:

'Coalition attacks degrading Houthis capabilities'

The British Defense Minister delivers a report on the coalition attacks against the Houthis to protect shipping in the Red Sea.

'Coalition attacks degrading Houthis capabilities'

'Go talk rubbish on the BBC'

Former UK union boss calls Israel terrorist state

British host James Whale kicks the keffiyeh-clad National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers' former senior Assistant General Secretary, Steve Hedley, out of the studio after he calls Israel, US, and Britain 'terrorist states'.

Former UK union boss calls Israel terrorist state

US, Britain strike targets in Middle East

The US and Britain announce they struck 36 targets of the Iranian-affiliated Houthis in 13 locations in Yemen.

US, Britain strike targets in Middle East

UK:

Pro-Israel MP forced to leave politics after threats

British MP Mike Freer announced he would not seek reelection following an arson attack on his office and numerous death threats by Islamists.

Pro-Israel MP forced to leave politics after threats

America and Britain - blind stupidity?

America and Britain have crossed. a treacherous red line. Their unhinged obsession with the “two-state solution” threatens to incentivize Hamas. Opinion.

America and Britain - blind stupidity?

British Foreign Secretary:

'We could recognize Palestine after Gaza ceasefire'

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron hints his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state without waiting for Israel-PA negotiations.

'We could recognize Palestine after Gaza ceasefire'

'Part of future Palestinian state'

UK against plans for Jewish 'resettlement of Gaza'

The UK Foreign Office published a statement expressing alarm over the conference held in Jerusalem which called to restore Jewish communities in the Gaza Strip.

UK against plans for Jewish 'resettlement of Gaza'

Britain:

'We have considerable concerns about ICJ ruling'

British government comments on ICJ ruling in South Africa's case: Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas.

'We have considerable concerns about ICJ ruling'

Countries follow US' lead in suspending UNRWA funds

Several countries follow US' lead, announce pause in funding for UNRWA following 'deeply concerning' reports that UNRWA employees participated in the Oct. 7 massacre.

Countries follow US' lead in suspending UNRWA funds

British General:

Citizens must be ready for war with Russia

The head of the British army recently stated that both men and women in Britain must be ready to fight if NATO goes to war with Russia.

Citizens must be ready for war with Russia

Yemen:

US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles

In latest strike against Iranian-backed rebels, US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were ready to be launched.

US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles

Push for Gaza ceasefire

British Foreign Secretary to visit Israel

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron expected to advocate for a pathway out of the war during visit to Israel on Wednesday.

British Foreign Secretary to visit Israel

36 hours and 5 countries to reach IDF reserve duty

Shuki Salzman was exempt from reserve service but was willing to undertake an exhausting trip to do his part after the October 7th massacre.

36 hours and 5 countries to reach IDF reserve duty

Houthi leader:

'US and British strikes will only make us stronger'

Houthi leader unfazed by US and Britain's strikes: The American and British must understand that our people do not know how to surrender.

'US and British strikes will only make us stronger'

“Operation Poseidon Archer”

US and Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen

US and Britain strike eight Houthi targets in Yemen as the US names the ongoing operation to target Houthi assets in Yemen “Operation Poseidon Archer”.

US and Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen

UK Defense Secretary:

'No other option than a Palestinian state'

Britain’s Defense Secretary, Grant Shapps, says Netanyahu's comments rejecting the prospect of a Palestinian state were "disappointing".

'No other option than a Palestinian state'

Britain:

Kate Middleton in hospital after surgery

Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace reveals that King Charles will attend hospital next week for a "corrective procedure".

Kate Middleton in hospital after surgery

Israeli Ambassador to the UK:

'Idea behind advocating for Israel is to never stop'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, explains the importance of holding media outlets accountable when they publish harmful inaccurate information.

'Idea behind advocating for Israel is to never stop'

US and UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen

US and UK launch air strikes struck more than a dozen Houthi targets inside of Yemen. Biden: I will not hesitate to direct further measures.

US and UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen

Fighting like lions:

Israel advocacy superstar lands in London

Eylon Levy arrived in London where he will present Israel's case to 10 of Britain's foremost media outlets.

Israel advocacy superstar lands in London

Win for Israeli diplomacy:

UK House of Commons votes for Anti-BDS Bill

The bill, referred to as the anti-BDS bill, seeks to prevent public bodies, including councils, from boycotting, disinvesting, or sanctioning a particular international territory, unless supported by the government's foreign policy.

UK House of Commons votes for Anti-BDS Bill

Report:

Britain considering strikes on Houthis

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says the government will not hesitate to take “direct action” to prevent further Houthi attacks.

Britain considering strikes on Houthis

Report:

Russia losing 300 soldiers a day in Ukraine

A British report claims that Russian casualties in Ukraine will equal or even rival the number of Soviet soldiers lost in Afghanistan.

Russia losing 300 soldiers a day in Ukraine

British Prime Minister's house defaced in protest over Gaza war

A couple left red handprints on the gate of 10 Downing Street, claiming that 'the British government has blood on its hands.'

British Prime Minister's house defaced in protest over Gaza war

'Reckless behavior':

Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment

France, Germany, Britain and US condemn Iran after IAEA report said it increased its production rate of highly enriched uranium.

Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment

Britain announces ban on 'violent settlers'

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says "extremist settlers" undermine security and stability for Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

Britain announces ban on 'violent settlers'

Ambassador Hotovely:

'A Palestinian state? Absolutely no'

Israel's ambassador to the UK says Israel will not agree to a Palestinian state: They want to have a state from the river to the sea.

'A Palestinian state? Absolutely no'

Investigation in Britain:

London bus drivers failed to stop for Jewish children

Police in London investigating claims Jewish children were prevented from getting on buses in the city.

London bus drivers failed to stop for Jewish children

UK joins efforts to find hostages in Gaza

British Ministry of Defense announces its surveillance craft will participate in efforts to locate where Hamas is holding its hostages.

UK joins efforts to find hostages in Gaza

In effort to rescue hostages:

UK to conduct surveillance flights over Israel and Gaza

Britain's Ministry of Defense announces the surveillance aircraft will be unarmed and will be tasked solely to locate hostages.

UK to conduct surveillance flights over Israel and Gaza

Britain sends destroyer to the Gulf amid regional tensions

UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says HMS Diamond will keep Britain and its interests safe.

Britain sends destroyer to the Gulf amid regional tensions

London:

Pro-Israel right-wing activist removed from pro-Jewish march

EDL founder Tommy Robinson was forcibly removed from a pro-Israel rally after organizers said he was unwelcome.

Pro-Israel right-wing activist removed from pro-Jewish march

British Labour Party in upheaval over Israel ceasefire vote

SNP's bid to get MPs to call for a ceasefire was knocked down with a 293-125. Nine Labour shadow ministers have resigned.

British Labour Party in upheaval over Israel ceasefire vote

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva:

'Demonstrations do not represent UK street'

Israeli Amb. to the UK says the British govt. understands the magnitude of the Hamas massacre, public does not support Islamic extremists.

'Demonstrations do not represent UK street'

Suella Braverman removed from post as UK Home Secretary

The staunchly pro-Jewish secretary was accused of undermining the operational independence of - and public confidence in - the police.

Suella Braverman removed from post as UK Home Secretary

British Defense Secretary:

'Israel is doing its best, sometimes civilians get hurt in wars'

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps backs Israel: Calling for a ceasefire is in effect saying ‘don't worry about those terrorists’.

'Israel is doing its best, sometimes civilians get hurt in wars'

London:

Jewish families targeted by anti-Israel activists at synagogue

500,000 people turn out to protest Israel on streets of London on Armistice Day.

Jewish families targeted by anti-Israel activists at synagogue

On front page:

British newspaper to feature Israeli babies kidnapped by Hamas

The front page of Thursday’s edition of the Sun will feature faces and stories of 32 Israeli children abducted by Hamas.

British newspaper to feature Israeli babies kidnapped by Hamas

Britain:

Ministerial aide fired after calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Ministerial aide Paul Bristow removed from government role after sending a letter to PM calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Ministerial aide fired after calling for ceasefire in Gaza

UK Defense Secretary:

'Israel has a right to go after Hamas'

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says asking Israel to reach a ceasefire with Hamas, after it murdered 1,400 people, is "untenable".

'Israel has a right to go after Hamas'

British PM arrives in Israel: 'We stand with you'

British PM Rishi Sunak arrives in Israel in a show of solidarity for the Jewish State.

British PM arrives in Israel: 'We stand with you'

British Prime Minister to arrive in Israel

British Prime Minister will land in Israel on Thursday morning, meet Netanyahu and Herzog.

British Prime Minister to arrive in Israel

Jeremy Corbyn:

'Israel committing war crimes in Gaza'

Former British Labour leader criticizes Israel while failing to directly name Hamas as responsible for attacks on Israelis.

'Israel committing war crimes in Gaza'

British author Douglas Murray:

'Only Israelis are asked to respond proportionately to terror'

Britain-based author and journalist Douglas Murray fires back when asked whether Israel’s strikes in Gaza are a “proportionate response”.

'Only Israelis are asked to respond proportionately to terror'

London:

Jewish schools to remain closed due to antisemitism

Torah Vodaas in Edgware and Ateres Beis Yaakov in Colindale both informed parents on Thursday evening they would not reopen until Monday.

Jewish schools to remain closed due to antisemitism

UK: Palestian flags may be banned after pro-Hamas rallies

Home Secretary Suella Braverman instructs police that Palestinian flags 'may not be legitimate' after antisemites celebrate Hamas massacre.

UK: Palestian flags may be banned after pro-Hamas rallies

Western countries:

'We will support Israel in its efforts to defend itself '

Leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States condemn Hamas, express support for Israel.

'We will support Israel in its efforts to defend itself '

British PM:

'Hamas are not freedom fighters, they are terrorists'

British PM Rishi Sunak attends vigil for victims of Hamas attacks at synagogue in London: I stand with Israel.

'Hamas are not freedom fighters, they are terrorists'

London:

Kosher restaurant vandalized

Several bridges in the predominantly Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green were vandalized by Hamas supporters.

Kosher restaurant vandalized

Britain:

Large explosion heard near Oxford following lightning strike

Multiple people hear large explosion after lightning hits a waste facility near British city of Oxford. Power outages reported.

Large explosion heard near Oxford following lightning strike

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

'I will always stand with you'

British PM wishes the Jewish community Shana Tova

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: British Jews play an integral part in the success of this nation.

British PM wishes the Jewish community Shana Tova

US, UK sanction Iran ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

US and Britain imposes sanctions on Iran ahead of the one-year anniversary of woman whose death sparked mass protests.

US, UK sanction Iran ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany announce strategy to maintain nuclear sanctions on Iran even after they expire under terms of 2015 deal.

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran

Cleared for publication:

Russian pilot tried to shoot down British plane in 2022

In 2022, a Russian pilot fired air-to-air missiles at a British plane, despite a comrade trying to stop him.

Russian pilot tried to shoot down British plane in 2022

UK Foreign Secretary:

'Abbas should condemn terror instead of spreading antisemitism'

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly: I will make clear to PA leaders that there is no acceptance for brutality and terrorism.

'Abbas should condemn terror instead of spreading antisemitism'

Man arrested for spying for China in British Parliament

British authorities still have not confirmed the suspect's identity. The arrest was months ago, but has only been published now.

Man arrested for spying for China in British Parliament

British soldier suspected of spying for Iran recaptured

A British soldier, jailed for spying for Iran, escaped prison in England but was recaptured after an extensive manhunt.

British soldier suspected of spying for Iran recaptured

UK to blacklist Wagner Group as a terrorist organization

British Home Secretary announces Russian mercenary outfit will be blacklisted.

UK to blacklist Wagner Group as a terrorist organization

Britain:

Jewish lawmaker Grant Shapps to serve as defense secretary

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak taps Grant Shapps to be the first Jewish defense secretary in nearly three decades.

Jewish lawmaker Grant Shapps to serve as defense secretary