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London:

Islamist group claims attacks on Iran Int'l TV and Jewish sites

British police investigating claim by Islamist group that it is responsible for attempted incendiary attack near Iran International’s London studios, as well as attacks on north London synagogue and Jewish ambulances.

Islamist group claims attacks on Iran Int'l TV and Jewish sites

Two arrested over antisemitic synagogue arson attempt in London

Metropolitan Police arrest 47-year-old woman and 46-year-old man in connection with an attempted antisemitic arson attack on a synagogue in Finchley. Hate crime investigation continues.

Two arrested over antisemitic synagogue arson attempt in London

Police investigate arson attack at north London synagogue

Police confirm suspects 'threw two bottles, suspected to contain petrol, and a brick at the building', call on any witnesses to come forward.

Police investigate arson attack at north London synagogue

London:

Over 500 arrested in protest supporting banned Palestine Action

More than 500 people arrested in central London during a demonstration supporting the proscribed group Palestine Action.

Over 500 arrested in protest supporting banned Palestine Action

London:

Fourth suspect arrested in arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances

Fourth suspect arrested in connection with arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances in Golders Green. Three others charged and remanded in custody as investigations continue.

Fourth suspect arrested in arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances

London:

Three more suspects arrested in antisemitic ambulance arson

Three additional suspects arrested on arson charges in the torching of four Hatzolah ambulances in London's Golders Green.

Three more suspects arrested in antisemitic ambulance arson

London: British doctor charged with supporting Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Al-Adwan, 31, a doctor with the British National Health Service, has been charged with supporting Hamas and two counts of inciting racial hatred.

London: British doctor charged with supporting Hamas

Ahead of Passover

Arson attack on London Jewish area sparks heightened security

The Metropolitan Police step up patrols and protective measures in Golders Green following the arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances.

Arson attack on London Jewish area sparks heightened security

Veteran British MP:

'We should say we love the Jewish people'

Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh, the longest-serving continuously sitting MP, urges unity following the arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances in Golders Green, declares the Jewish community has the full support of the House.

'We should say we love the Jewish people'

Two arrested following Golders Green arson

Two suspects in their 40s arrested following Golders Green arson attack on Hatzola ambulances, Jewish security organization reports.

Two arrested following Golders Green arson

Possible Iranian connection:

Iran behind the arson of ambulances in London?

London police commissioner says it is possible that a group with ties to Iran set fire to Hatzalah ambulances in London on Monday morning.

Iran behind the arson of ambulances in London?

After ambulance arson

UK Home Secretary admits antisemitism rising

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood admits antisemitism is rising after an arson attack on four Jewish ambulances in Golders Green.

UK Home Secretary admits antisemitism rising

'Go back to Qatar'

Jewish Londoners chase Al Jazeera out of neighborhood

Al Jazeera camera crew faced confrontation from local Jewish community members at the scene of an arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green.

Jewish Londoners chase Al Jazeera out of neighborhood

Antisemitic arson in London:

Hatzolah ambulances torched in Golders Green

Masked individuals set fire to Hatzolah Northwest ambulances outside synagogue in Golders Green. Explosions reported, fire services responding.

Hatzolah ambulances torched in Golders Green

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Student who insulted a pro-Palestinian suspended from university

British student, who identifies as a 'non-Jewish Zionist,' suspended after comparing a pro-Palestinian activist’s head covering to a kitchen towel, files a lawsuit against the university.

Student who insulted a pro-Palestinian suspended from university

London:

Chants of 'Death to the IDF' at Al-Quds rally spark police probe

British police arrest 12 people and launch an investigation after chants of “Death to the IDF" heard at a London Al-Quds Day rally.

Chants of 'Death to the IDF' at Al-Quds rally spark police probe

10 places you must visit on a trip to London

Planning a city break to the British capital is exciting because London offers the rare combination of history, culture, entertainment, architecture, and local charm in one destination.

10 places you must visit on a trip to London

UK halts London Al-Quds Day rally linked to pro-Iran groups

Planned Al-Quds Day rally in central London cancelled after the Metropolitan Police ask the government to intervene, citing concerns over the event’s ties to pro-Iran groups.

UK halts London Al-Quds Day rally linked to pro-Iran groups

London:

Iran leader’s son owns London homes overlooking Israeli embassy

Security experts warn that the son of Iran’s late leader may be using London apartments to spy on the Israeli embassy.

Iran leader’s son owns London homes overlooking Israeli embassy

Churchill statue in London defaced with anti-Israel graffiti

Met Police arrest suspect after anti-Israel slogans sprayed on Parliament Square monument; Downing Street condemns vandalism as abhorrent.

Churchill statue in London defaced with anti-Israel graffiti

London bakery owned by Jews vandalized

Pro-Palestinian vandalism of London bakery with Jewish roots draws outcry from British Jewish groups.

London bakery owned by Jews vandalized

13-year-old yelled 'Allahu Akbar'

Suspected terror attack at London school

This morning, the Daily Mail reported that according to testimonies from the school, the attacking boy, who fled and was arrested after a manhunt, shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he stabbed his victims.

Suspected terror attack at London school

Muslim group puts down deposit to buy East London synagogue

Ashaadibi community launches appeal to raise £3.5 million in nine months.

Muslim group puts down deposit to buy East London synagogue

London:

Yeshiva head passes away at 104

Rav Elyakim Schlesinger, elderly head of haredi yeshivot and Rosh Yeshivas HaRama passes away at age 104 in London.

Yeshiva head passes away at 104

UK:

Prominent gay activist arrested for 'globalize the intifada' sign

Police in London announced that they would arrest protesters who chant the slogan following the massacre of Jews in Sydney.

Prominent gay activist arrested for 'globalize the intifada' sign

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Broad daylight jewelry store robbery in London

Two masked suspects robbed a jewelry store on Saturday morning in the heart of a busy shopping district in Richmond, west London, and fled the scene on foot.

Broad daylight jewelry store robbery in London

London:

86 detained at protest backing Palestine Action activist

London police detain 86 people after protesters backing a Palestine Action hunger striker breach prison grounds.

86 detained at protest backing Palestine Action activist

Piers Morgan blames Trump for hospitalization

British presenter Piers Morgan revealed he broke his hip during a visit to a restaurant in London, and tweeted, 'I blame Donald Trump'.

Piers Morgan blames Trump for hospitalization

Giulio Meotti:

London: How you can conquer a country with demography

“When the eco-citizen claims to ask the most disturbing question-‘What world will we leave to our children?’-he avoids asking the truly unsettling one: ‘To which children will we leave the world?’".

London: How you can conquer a country with demography

London: Protester climbs Iranian Embassy to replace flag

Protester climbs Iranian Embassy in London to replace Islamic Republic flag with pre-revolution flag; Tehran protester says 'hundreds' dead in the streets.

London: Protester climbs Iranian Embassy to replace flag

‘Palestinian embassy’ opens in London after UK recognition

The UK inaugurates embassy of “Palestine" in London, following Britain’s recognition of Palestinian statehood.

‘Palestinian embassy’ opens in London after UK recognition

London café fires barista after swastika‑shaped coffee incident

Hampstead café fires a 19‑year‑old trainee barista after a Jewish customer received a cappuccino topped with cocoa powder resembling a swastika.

London café fires barista after swastika‑shaped coffee incident

Greta Thunberg:

Greta Thunberg arrested at London protest

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was arrested at a London protest, while holding a sign reading, “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide.”

Greta Thunberg arrested at London protest

Antisemitic conspiracy alleged following Bondi Beach attack

Abd al-Bari Atwan, editor of an Arab newspaper in London, alleges Israeli involvement in the Bondi Beach attack, as part of a strategy to rehabilitate its image and punish Australia for recognizing a Palestinian state.

Antisemitic conspiracy alleged following Bondi Beach attack

Major cities reinforce Jewish site security after Sydney massacre

Authorities in Europe and the US increased security at Hanukkah events and Jewish sites after an antisemitic terror attack in Sydney killed at least 11 people, prompting global vigilance.

Major cities reinforce Jewish site security after Sydney massacre

London:

Hasmonean Primary named top Jewish school in Sunday Times ranking

Hasmonean Primary ranked top Jewish primary school in the UK, thanks to its academic strength and commitment to Torah Im Derech Eretz. The school says the achievement reflects dedicated staff, engaged pupils, and a supportive community.

Hasmonean Primary named top Jewish school in Sunday Times ranking

'Shame on Israel!'

Thousands of haredim protest Israeli draft in London

Thousands from several haredi communities in the British capital gathered outside the Israeli embassy to protest the conscription bill.

Thousands of haredim protest Israeli draft in London

Thousands of haredim to protest in London against draft law

Organizers estimate that thousands will participate in the protest, which aims to make the voice of Haredi Judaism in Europe heard against the enactment of the draft law in Israel.

Thousands of haredim to protest in London against draft law

London anti-Israel protesters target Israeli bakery

A Black Friday protest in London against Israel splinters into an unlicensed rally outside Israeli-owned bakery.

London anti-Israel protesters target Israeli bakery

London police move anti-Israel protest away from synagogue

London police move an anti-Israel protest away from St. John’s Wood Synagogue after activists were urged to appear “visibly Jewish.”

London police move anti-Israel protest away from synagogue

British commentator held in US lands back in London

British commentator Sami Hamdi returns to London after two weeks in US detention. His visa was revoked during a Gaza-focused speaking tour.

British commentator held in US lands back in London

British university bans lecturer over blood libel claims

University College London reports lecturer Samar Maqusi to police and bans her from campus over a lecture reviving blood libel and antisemitic tropes.

British university bans lecturer over blood libel claims

To shouts of 'Allahu Akbar'

Syrian embassy reopens in London after more than a decade

Syrian flag raised again in London as embassy reopens after more than a decade, signaling a cautious renewal of diplomatic activity between London and Damascus.

Syrian embassy reopens in London after more than a decade

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After campus threats, professor 'apologizes' for IDF past

After masked activists disrupted his lecture and threatened his life, Professor Michael Ben-Gad reaffirmed his IDF service, saying he 'would have crawled over cut glass' to defend his people.

After campus threats, professor 'apologizes' for IDF past

London:

Anti-Israel protesters threaten to behead Israeli academic

At City St George’s, University of London, anti-Israel protesters invaded Professor Michael Ben-Gad’s lecture, shouting threats to behead him before being removed by security.

Anti-Israel protesters threaten to behead Israeli academic

Star of David 'offensive'?

Jewish man detained at anti-Israel London rally

Jewish lawyer arrested in London for wearing a Star of David. Police claim it antagonized pro-Palestinian Arab protesters.

Jewish man detained at anti-Israel London rally

London:

Pro-Palestine protest shuts down London’s Tower Bridge

Demonstrators block Tower Bridge, waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans, coinciding with 2nd anniversary of Hamas’s October 7th massacre in Israel.

Pro-Palestine protest shuts down London’s Tower Bridge

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The Israeli flag in the middle of a London anti-Israel march

Israeli-American journalist Emily Schrader held up an Israeli flag in the middle of an anti-Israel protest in London.

The Israeli flag in the middle of a London anti-Israel march

Unique prayer by Imam in Jewish synagogue

French Muslim imam visited a Selichot event at Jewish community in North London and prayed for peace in Israel and the return of the hostages, ''You are a people of miracles, you will overcome this together with your Muslim brothers.'

Unique prayer by Imam in Jewish synagogue

UK:

Anti-Israel protest to go ahead despite request to delay it

Police urge delay of London protest against ban on Palestine Action, after Manchester synagogue terror attack. Organizers vow to proceed, citing democracy.

Anti-Israel protest to go ahead despite request to delay it

Golders Green vandalism:

Suspect charged with religious harassment

Ionut-Cristian Bold, 37, faces hate crime charges for series of attacks on London synagogues and homes. The suspect is remanded to court.

Suspect charged with religious harassment

London:

Suspect arrested in series of antisemitic crimes in Golders Green

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of antisemitic attacks on synagogues and Jewish schools in London. The arrest follows a joint effort between police and Shomrim North West London.

Suspect arrested in series of antisemitic crimes in Golders Green

Golders Green:

Synagogue, nursery school, targeted in antisemitic attack

Eighth antisemitic attack in Golders Green, London, targets synagogue, children's nursery.

Synagogue, nursery school, targeted in antisemitic attack

Antisemitic attacks:

Golders Green synagogues defaced with faeces

Police and Shomrim are investigating after synagogues and a private home in Golders Green were vandalized in antisemitic hate crimes described as 'revolting.'

Golders Green synagogues defaced with faeces

President Isaac Herzog to visit London

President Isaac Herzog to visit London on Tuesday, in solidarity with the Jewish community and addressing antisemitism.

President Isaac Herzog to visit London

Enough is enough:

Call for government to defund BBC at March Against Antisemitism

About 70,000 people took to the streets of London to protest against spiralling extremism and Jew-hate in Britain, 'antisemitism is rife right across the UK. You will see it, you will hear it, you will feel it.'

Call for government to defund BBC at March Against Antisemitism

UK police: 890 arrested in protest backing Palestine Action

London police issue updated tally, say 890 people were arrested during a protest supporting banned group Palestine Action.

UK police: 890 arrested in protest backing Palestine Action

Hundreds arrested protesting British ban on Palestine Action

More than 300 arrests were made at a protest in London demanding that the British government rescind measures against the group Palestine Action.

Hundreds arrested protesting British ban on Palestine Action

London

Watch: Man rams Orthodox Jews with scooter in antisemitic attacks

Victims include a 21-year-old woman with serious injuries and a three-year-old child left traumatized in what Shomrim called 'unprovoked antisemitic assaults'.

Watch: Man rams Orthodox Jews with scooter in antisemitic attacks

'Offensive and shameful'

UK bans Israel from prestigious arms expo

The British government limited Israeli officials' participation in the DSEI weapons exhibition, prompting Israel to withdraw, calling the move politically motivated and supportive of extremists.

UK bans Israel from prestigious arms expo