Britain

Britain:

Man arrested over vandalism at Jewish cemetery

41-year-old man arrested over vandalism at a Jewish cemetery in Kent earlier this month.

New research shows:

After medieval pogrom, York's Jewish community rebuilt itself

A medieval massacre nearly wiped out the Jews of York, England. New research shows how the community recovered.

York's first rabbi in 800 years to be Reform woman

Elisheva Salamo, a woman from California ordained by the Reform movement, will be the first resident Jewish clergy of York in 8 centuries.

Britain on judicial reform:

'We urge the Israeli government to build consensus'

British government calls on Israel to ensure the independence of Israel’s judiciary is preserved.

British man thrown into Iraqi jail for debt to Qatar

A British petroleum engineer has been arrested for 20,000 pound debt to Qatar.

UK invites Saudi Crown Prince for official visit

Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman's visit would be his first to Britain since before the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Britain's Chief Rabbi receives his Knighthood

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis recognized by King Charles III for his services to the Jewish community and interfaith relations and education.

'All the people with antisemitic views didn't go away'

ADL CEO: The British Green Party is looking like the next hub of antisemitism in British politics.

Four countries officially sue Iran over downing of Ukrainian jet

UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launch ICJ case against Iran over 2020 downing of jet after elimination of Soleimani.

British Jewish youth oppose bill to ban BDS movement in Britain

An open letter from several organizations claims that 'banning BDS is not the way to advocate for Israel'.

Festival drops documentary denying Jeremy Corbyn antisemitism

Glastonbury festival drops pro-Jeremy Corbyn documentary after outcry from Jewish groups.

British bill would bar localities from boycotting Israel

Minister Michael Gove says BDS campaigns lead to antisemitism as he raises anti-BDS bill this week.

UK: Three dead, three injured in ramming attacks

31-year-old suspect arrested after running down pedestrians in Nottingham, UK.

Delegates from House of Lords visit Israel on four-day trip

Largest-ever British House of Lords delegation visits Israel to talk trade.

UK college union slammed for motion comparing Israel to Nazis

British university union singles out Israel at annual conference, passing motion placing Israel alongside Nazis, South Africa and slavery.

UK neo-Nazi who stored gun and ammo in bedroom sent to prison

65-year-old given 7 years in jail for inciting racial hatred and possession of a semi-automatic gun.

Report:

PA terrorists taking advantage of student exchange programs

Palestinian terror groups using student exchange program with UK, France to advance their cause.

UK government fails to ban IRGC months after parliament vote

British government under fire for not acting on a parliamentary motion to ban Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

UK chief rabbi praises Scottish Jewish-Christian joint glossary

Document seeks to explain Judaism and connection to Israel to Christians who are members of the Church of Scotland.

UK report: Majority of Jewish students fear being targeted

Parliamentary panel finds Jewish students and staff have overwhelming feeling of being singled out due to their religious identity.

Ukraine rabbi: 'Western world must fight Iranian terrorism'

Rabbi Moshe Azman visits hospitalized Iranian reporter, says reporter's 'fight against violence and terrorism is brave and noteworthy.'

Son of Jewish refugees aims to be Tory London mayor candidate

Daniel Korski, former advisor to ex-PM David Cameron, pledges to embrace new technologies to 'make the London dream a reality.'

Millions of Brits to Receive £301K Cost of Living Payment

This payment is designed to deliver vital financial help to eligible tax credit customers across the country.

Orthodox protesters: UK education bill is antisemitic

Protesters accuse British MP of proposing bill to take away traditional religious education from Jewish families.

London hate crime

Man shouting abuse assaults Jewish bus passenger with pole

Assailant waving long yellow pole threatens to 'mash up' Jewish passenger, also harasses other Jews on Stamford Hill bus.

UK pro-Palestinian hatefest:

Anti-Israel rally outside PM’s office features Nazi comparisons

London march rife with antisemitic signs, chants and speakers calling for genocidal destruction of Jewish State.

Arrests made in two London antisemitic verbal abuse incidents

Individuals who targeted Jews in Stamford Hill with vile antisemitic abuse in police custody.

King Charles' message at Israel embassy Coronation event

British Ambassador to Israel Neil Wigan shares message from newly coronated British King during festive event at ambassador's residence.

Jewish tailors making uniforms for King Charles’ coronation

Longtime Jewish clothing factory making thousands of uniforms for royals and soldiers at coronation.

President Herzog to keep Sabbath during King Charles' coronation

Herzog will reach the coronation ceremony by foot, in order not to publicly desecrate the Sabbath.

Following uproar:

British newspaper apologizes for antisemitic cartoon

The Guardian apologizes after publishing offensive caricature of outgoing Jewish BBC boss.

Britain:

Conservatives expel MP who compared COVID vaccines to Holocaust

Lawmaker kicked out of party after tweet in which he claimed that vaccines were 'crime' comparable to the Holocaust.

UK media regulator fines Muslim channel for antisemitic content

Manchester Shia Muslim TV network's current affairs show aired content that included 'derogatory and abusive treatment of Jewish people.'

Threatening message left inside UK StandWithUs office

London office of Jewish advocacy organization broken into by vandals who place burning memorial candle next to campaign shirt.

UK gov diversity expert under fire for hateful anti-Israel posts

Numerous posts uncovered containing vile anti-Israel rhetoric, including comparing Zionists to Nazis.

Arsenal launches Jewish group to combat antisemitism in soccer

Initiative introduced by UK club after fans banned for hateful anti-Jewish behavior.

BBC accused of biased coverage of MP’s remarks on Jews

British Jewish groups slam BBC for quoting fringe Jewish group criticizing suspension of controversial MP.

UK memorial to six unknown Holocaust victims unveiled

Holocaust memorial garden near London dedicated to six unknown Auschwitz victims finally laid to rest in Jewish cemetery.

Britain:

Labour lawmaker suspended over remarks on Jews

Labour Party suspends lawmaker Diane Abbott over claims that prejudice experienced by Jewish people was not the same as racism.

UK deputy PM Dominic Raab resigns due to bullying charges

Raab leaving his post after independent panel accuses him of bullying and intimidating civil servants.

UK haredi community slams gov aim to regulate yeshivas

Community leaders push back against renewed attempt to insert secular curriculum into Orthodox schools.

UK’s Liberal and Reform movements merge as 'Progressive Judaism'

After 120 years, the 2 movements merge following Reform Movement's decision to accept patrilineal descent.

UK honors its first Jewish career ambassador

Room named after Sir Horace Phillips recognizes extraordinary life of Jewish diplomat who served in multiple Muslim countries.

UK sanctions Lebanese businessman over Hezbollah support

Meanwhile, US authorities announce action against a network allegedly helping the man avoid sanctions.

London:

UK Jewish org slams Al-Quds Day rally for Nazi comparisons

Annual event allowed to go forward despite continued presence of hateful anti-Jewish rhetoric, inflammatory speakers.

'Threatening behavior':

Man found guilty after throwing eggs at King Charles III

23-year-old man sentenced to a 12-month community order following the incident in November.

Ex-UK student union pres allegedly joked about killing Zionists

National Union of Students leader who was fired for past antisemitic tweets reportedly wrote about murdering Israeli border guards.

After Labour ban, Jeremy Corbyn not likely to run as independent

Ex-leader who downplayed party's internal antisemitism problems said to have decided not to run in next general election.

British museum to return 19th century painting looted by Nazis

Gustave Courbet painting was stolen from apartment of French Jew by Nazis during occupation of France.

Jeremy Corbyn banned:

UK Labour blocks former leader from running for party

Party executive bans controversial ex-leader from being a Labour candidate in the next British general election.

Stabbing rampage in England:

Terrorist who went on anti-Israel knife attack found guilty

Judge slams knife-wielding man who stabbed two people in shop as 'precisely the definition of a terrorist.'

Protests expected as Netanyahu flies to London

Prime Minister Netanyahu leaves for state visit to Britain and meetings with his UK counterpart, Rishi Sunak.

Amid justice reform division:

UK Chief Rabbi calls for Jewish unity

Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, called Jewish unity a 'sacred responsibility' for all.

Lawyer behind UK Labour antisemitism inquiry slams party

Author of report into antisemitism during Corbyn era accuses party factions of using his findings to smear each other.

Antisemitic UK podcaster who promoted race war on trial

Welsh extremist behind 'Radio Aryan' website facing 15 charges for podcast containing antisemitic, neo-Nazi and white supremacist content.

Minister Eli Cohen:

'Britain supports our fight against Iran'

Foreign Minister and his British counterpart sign a document that will anchor and deepen Israel-UK relations over the next ten years.

London hate crime:

Jewish girls victimized by man shouting antisemitic slurs

Latest incident in heavily Jewish Stamford Hill points to troubling trend of area's Jewish residents being increasingly targeted.

BBC host back on air after comparing migrant policy to Nazis

Gary Lineker back at work for BBC after a row sparked by his criticism of the UK government's new asylum policy resolved.

Orthodox Union meets with Europe’s largest synagogue movement

Historic first in-person NYC meeting between OU and United Synagogue leads to wide ranging discussions and brainstorming on shared issues.

UK neo-Nazi who wanted to ‘firebomb a synagogue’ jailed

Glasgow member of extremist group sentenced for sharing video on how to build a replica machine gun.