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Britain:

Defeat for anti-Israel candidate in UK election

Green Party leader Zack Polanski came in second in the by-election for the seat vacated by Keir Starmer, days after his party described Zionism as 'a form of racism.'

UK PM demands Greens reverse motion declaring Zionism racism

British PM Andy Burnham urges Green leader Zack Polanski to reverse a motion labeling Zionism racist, warning it undermines a two-state solution.

Israel closes British Consulate in Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announces that the British Consulate in Jerusalem has ceased operations and 20 diplomats will leave Israel, but 7 will be permitted to continue working in the building.

UK refuses to close Jerusalem consulate, renames it ‘UK Mission’

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announces that the British Consulate General in Jerusalem will remain open under a new name following talks with Israel,

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Thousands demonstrate in London - Haddad confronts them

Israel advocate Yoseph Haddad confronted thousands of demonstrators in London and shouted: “On October 7, 1,200 Israelis, Arabs and Jews, were murdered together."

‘I can’t wait to be arrested’:

John Cleese reported over Islam criticism

A complaint accuses the comedian of “demonising" and “dehumanising" Muslims. Cleese’s response? “I can’t wait to be arrested."

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Iranian drone plot behind threat to US bombers at UK base

New York Times reports Iranian drone plot targeting B-1 bombers and US personnel at RAF Fairford prompted the weekend withdrawal.

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Life for terrorist who attempted attack on Israeli Embassy

A British court sentenced a man of Kuwaiti origin to life in prison after he attempted to break into the Israeli Embassy in London last year and carry out a stabbing attack.

‘Think again’:

Met warns protesters ahead of October 7 London march

London police are deploying hundreds of officers as pro-Palestinian marches are planned for October 7 and 10, with strict conditions and arrests threatened.

CAM condemns UK Greens’ ‘Zionism Is Racism’ resolution

Combat Antisemitism Movement denounces UK Green Party’s resolution equating Zionism with racism, warning it stigmatizes Jewish communities, turns anti-racism into vehicle for anti-Jewish discrimination.

Amid Iran-backed terror plot

US withdraws bombers from UK base

The US has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford in England after commanders received new threats about a suspected Iran-backed plot targeting the base.

Outside Parliament

Watch: ‘Zionism is racism’ resolution torn to shreds

WZO delegation head Matan Bar Noy tore up the Green Party resolution outside Parliament, invoking Chaim Herzog’s 1975 protest against the UN’s 'Zionism is racism' vote.

‘Zionists not welcome’

Antisemitism mars march honoring fight against antisemitism

A march marking the 1936 stand against fascists in Jewish east London drew chants excluding Zionists, as Jewish groups fought to reclaim their place in its history.

UK Green Party resolution equates Zionism with racism

The UK Green Party conference approved a proposal defining Zionism as a 'racist ideology preferring ethnic group at the expense of others.'

London police urge students to move October 7 march

Pro-Palestinian students in London are planning a march in support of Palestinians specifically on October 7.

Yom Kippur terror plot foiled

Two Iranian nationals were arrested in the UK over an alleged plot to attack Manchester's Jewish community during Yom Kippur.

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British doctors shared posts appearing to justify Oct. 7 attacks

Investigation published in The Telegraph finds NHS consultants shared posts describing Oct. 7 as “creative" or “justified," prompting hospital and medical regulator responses.

UK-Iranian dual citizen arrested in connection with foiled attack

A British citizen who also holds Iranian citizenship was arrested on suspicion of planning a terrorist act against the RAF Fairford base in Britain, which was foiled earlier this week.

UK PM:

‘Strong indications Iran involved in RAF terror investigation’

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are “strong indications" Iran was involved a terror plot near RAF Fairford which led to the arrests of five men.

UK targets IDF

Britain has suspended or refused more than 80 export licences for items potentially used by the IDF in Gaza, the Jewish Chronicle reports.

Labour? Friends of Israel?

Burnham’s cabinet to skip pro-Israel reception

No members of Andy Burnham’s cabinet are expected at the Labour Friends of Israel reception, days after Ed Miliband addressed a Palestinian event.

Vows sanctions

Miliband lashes out at Israel

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband attacks Israel at Labour conference, vows sanctions targeting Israeli communities and services in Judea and Samaria.

'You should join the dots’:

TV host erupts at UK defense chief after suspected terror plot

'Why is Israel sanctioned when they provide a lot of our intelligence reports for us?' TalkTV host Alex Phillips blasts Defence Secretary Wes Streeting over the government’s handling of immigration, terrorism and national security.

Explosives scare at US airbase in Britain amid Iranian threats

Several arrested near RAF Fairford as bomb disposal experts examine vehicles and residents are evacuated, following Iranian threats against US bomber base.

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Ex-Haniyeh bodyguard got citizenship, arrested over alleged plot

Haniyeh’s former bodyguard gained UK citizenship before his arrest over an alleged plot to target Jews in Europe and UK.

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White House blocked statement on UK's Judea and Samaria sanctions

Reuters reports a draft statement condemning UK, France and Canada over trade restrictions on Israeli communities was blocked by the White House.

Burnham:

'Threats against Israel do not justify its West Bank actions'

British PM criticizes Israel at the UN over its policies in Judea and Samaria and defends Britain’s trade ban on “settlement goods".

During Rosh Hashanah:

Fireworks fired toward London synagogue

Five youths were seen outside Lauderdale Road Synagogue before two fireworks were launched toward the building; no injuries or damage were reported.

Antisemitic attack

Three Jewish teens assaulted on London bus

Three Jewish 14-year-olds allegedly assaulted and subjected to hate speech on a London bus as police investigate the incident as antisemitic.

Jewish group:

UK church Gaza memorial included terrorist names

Leeds Minster removes panels containing 12 names linked to Palestinian Islamic Jihad after Jewish group raises concerns over its Gaza war memorial.

Leiter slams UK:

London looks like Baghdad

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter rejects claims that Jews are occupiers in Judea and Samaria, stressing the region’s historic, religious and strategic importance.

Despite being past 67' lines: UK says Jews can visit Western Wall

British government says Israelis at the Western Wall and Jewish Quarter are not unlawfully present, clarifying its stance after adopting the ICJ position.

Muslim countries back UK sanctions on Judea and Samaria

Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Abraham Accords member UAE, welcome UK sanctions on Israeli communities, urging other nations to take similar measures.

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Foreign Secretary clashes with Chief Rabbi over Israel sanctions

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband rejects Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis’ warning that sanctions on Judea and Samaria could fuel antisemitism in Britain.

‘Economic discrimination’:

Jewish leaders blast sanctions on Israelis

Jewish leaders warn the measures targeting Israeli businesses in Judea and Samaria will isolate Israel, undermine cooperation and hinder peace efforts.

Tzvika Mor

“The British are worse than the Nukhba terrorists"

The father of captivity survivor Eitan Mor and Religious Zionism Knesset candidate sharply attacks British sanctions on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Israel readies retaliatory sanctions against Europe

Israel is preparing reciprocal measures against countries that joined the recent wave of sanctions against Israelis.

'Not aimed at the Israeli people'

British PM defends ban on Judea and Samaria

British PM Andy Burnham defends a new ban on goods from Judea and Samaria, saying Britain must back a two-state solution.

Britain:

Air traffic control failure disrupts flights, including to Israel

Technical failure causes major UK air travel disruption, with at least 1,000 flights cancelled and thousands of passengers delayed, including El Al and Wizz Air routes between London and Israel.

'Many friends in the UK'

UK Opposition opposes sanctions on Jews in Judea and Samaria

Minister Sa’ar speaks with UK Opposition Leader Kemi Badenoch and Shadow Foreign Secretary Tom Tugendhat, thanks them for opposing British government’s latest measures

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

'A dark day for British Jews'

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis condemns British government sanctions targeting Jews in Judea and Samaria, warning they will bolster extremism and fuel an increasingly hostile discourse against Israel.

Gideon Sa'ar:

Israel's response to UK - closing British Consulate in Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Sa’ar announces closure of British Consulate in Jerusalem and other countermeasures against UK sanctions.

UK Jewish leaders condemn ban on Israeli settlement imports

Jewish Leadership Council accuses the UK government of putting a “target on British Jews" by banning imports from Israeli settlements, while rights groups welcome the move and call for further action against Israel.

UK declares Israeli ‘occupation’ unlawful, bans settlement goods

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband makes statement in Parliament announcing trade ban on goods made in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

‘Sanctions are not a solution’:

Herzog urges Britain to back down

President Herzog warns expected British sanctions on Judea and Samaria would interfere in Israel’s elections, harm Palestinian livelihoods and prove a ‘grave miscalculation.’

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UK tells US Judea and Samaria sanctions are mostly symbolic

British diplomats reportedly tell Washington planned Judea and Samaria sanctions are largely symbolic, as US officials warn of discrimination and possible repercussions.

Florida congressman warns:

'British companies could face boycott over Israel sanctions'

Florida Congressman Randy Fine warns Britain that companies complying with Israel sanctions could be barred from doing business with Florida governments.

Over expected sanctions

Smotrich calls for expulsion of British ambassador

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for the British ambassador to be expelled ahead of expected sanctions on Judea and Samaria: The British Mandate is over.

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UK eyes Tuesday rollout of Judea and Samaria economic crackdown

Britain reportedly prepares trade restrictions and sanctions targeting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria; Israel warns any measures will trigger a response.

UN envoy demands UK go far beyond Israeli settlement goods ban

Francesca Albanese supports a decision by the UK to ban trade with Judea and Samaria and also calls for expanding the boycott.

Sa’ar warns UK:

'If Britain acts against Israel, Israel will act'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warns Britain of retaliation if London imposes sanctions over Israeli construction plans in the E1 area.

UK Chief Rabbi warns:

'Sanctions over E1 could harm British Jews'

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis warns planned UK sanctions over Israeli construction in E1 could harm British Jews, trade ties and prospects for Middle East peace.

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Trump could hit UK with tariffs over Judea and Samaria sanctions

Labour MPs warn that planned UK sanctions and trade restrictions targeting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria could provoke retaliation from Trump.

Pro-Palestinian activists target Israeli soccer player

Hours before Manor Solomon was set to face fellow Israeli Daniel Peretz, pro-Palestinian activists protested outside West Ham's training ground and demanded the club release the Israeli star.

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Iran-linked hackers shut down UK power plant

The Telegraph reports that Iran-linked hackers shut down a small British power plant for four days in an unprecedented cyberattack.

UK bank attack

Palestine Action activists spared terrorist sentences

Five Palestine Action activists convicted of causing £200,000 in damage at a Barclays branch will not receive terrorist sentences.

Seven countries warn against Israel's E1 plan

UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Canada and Norway condemn the E1 tenders, warning they could damage the two-state solution and Israel's international standing.

Smotrich to Eisenkot

'Will you commit that there will be no Palestinian state?'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Gadi Eisenkot to clarify his positions regarding interference by foreign countries, continued construction in Judea and Samaria, and the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Sa'ar hits back at UK: 'Israel will not be a passive victim'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejects Britain's criticism over E1, accusing London of 'one-sided' policy against Israel.

Scottish venue admits discriminating against Jewish comedian

An Edinburgh venue admits it unlawfully discriminated against Jewish comedian Philip Simon after cancelling his Fringe show over his views on Israel and Gaza.