News and updates about UK

Katz to UK Defense Sec.

'We expect UK to join efforts to prevent Hezbollah’s armament'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz held his first conversation today with UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, and emphasized Israel would act to prevent Iran from smuggling weapons into Lebanon.

'We expect UK to join efforts to prevent Hezbollah’s armament'

Antisemitic attack in London

16-year-old Jewish girl hospitalized with head injury

Man throws glass bottles from balcony at haredi teenagers walking below, sending one girl to the hospital.

16-year-old Jewish girl hospitalized with head injury

Airspace Development Could Add 200,000 More Homes To The UK

A change in policy could see an extra 200,000 more homes being added to the UK by building upwards.

Airspace Development Could Add 200,000 More Homes To The UK

After antisemitism charges:

TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Fiona Rayan, who just last week was handed a delayed prison sentence for 'grossly offensive antisemitic posts' called on her followers to 'make Christmas Palestinian as much as we possibly can.

TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Jewish man arrested for calling fellow Jew 'kapo'

The term is a slur based on Jewish appointees who supervised other Jewish inmates held by the Nazis and has since come to be a general term for one who betrays other Jews.

Jewish man arrested for calling fellow Jew 'kapo'

'Remember October of last year'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

MP Ayoub Khan asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer why his government has not classified Israel's war as a genocide, to which he answered: 'I'm well aware of the definition of genocide, and that is why I've never referred to it as one.'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

One million people don't earn enough to pay student loans

In the UK, around one million people with student loans are not making repayments because their earnings are below the threshold required for repayment.

One million people don't earn enough to pay student loans

'She's one of our own'

British football fans chant for hostage's release

Tottenham Hotspurs fans gathered outside the club's stadium before the match to call for the release of Emily Damari, a British citizen and fan of the club who is being held hostage by Hamas.

British football fans chant for hostage's release

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.

UK announces new sanctions against yeshiva, Jewish groups

Former British Foreign Minister:

'I had plans to sanction Israeli ministers'

Former British Foreign Minister, David Cameron, told BBC: 'I had plans to sanction ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich. Sanctions would send a message to Israeli PM Netanyahu that 'this is not good enough and has to stop.'

'I had plans to sanction Israeli ministers'

'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.

Antisemitic slogans and symbols found at London golf club

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.

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

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.

Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor and TikTok sensation, dies at 100

From a bump to steady drive - UK's HGV market sees clearer roads

Businesses in the UK are continually looking for ways to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Here is where top-quality HGV training, such as that provided by HGV Training Services LTD (HGVT), becomes a notable change!

From a bump to steady drive - UK's HGV market sees clearer roads

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.

Star of David should be displayed at every UK point of entry

In London church:

Muslim screams she will 'kill the God of the Jews'

Woman goes on antisemitic tirade in north London church, assaults police officers who arrest her.

Muslim  screams she will 'kill the God of the Jews'

'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.

UK Chief Rabbi criticizes suspension of arms sales to Israel

UK suspends some arms sales to Israel

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced Monday that the UK would be suspending some of its arms sales to Israel.

UK suspends some arms sales to Israel

Bank apologizes for 'debanking' Yad Vashem UK

NatWest Bank blames 'administrative error' for decision to close bank account of Israel's national Holocaust museum, reverses decision after outcry from British Jewish organizations.

Bank apologizes for 'debanking' Yad Vashem UK

Defense Minister Gallant speaks with British counterpart

Minister Gallant briefed UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey on the imminent Hezbollah attack that was prevented early in the morning, using precise strikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon.

Defense Minister Gallant speaks with British counterpart

FM Katz to British and French:

'We expect international coalition to join attack on Iran'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz made it clear to his British and French counterparts that if Iran attacks, Israel expects an international coalition led by the US, UK, and France to strike back with Israel.

'We expect international coalition to join attack on Iran'

Joint statement

5 nations call on Iran to stand down from threats against Israel

Leaders of US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy call on Iran to stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack against Israel and discuss the serious consequences for regional security should such an attack take place.

5 nations call on Iran to stand down from threats against Israel

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.

2 children killed, 6 wounded in Southport mass stabbing

Britain drops ICC challenge arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

Labour government says it will not follow up on questions over court’s jurisdiction over Netanyahu and Gallant.

Britain drops ICC challenge arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

New UK Foreign Secretary restores UNRWA funding

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he was 'appalled by the allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7th October attacks.'

New UK Foreign Secretary restores UNRWA funding

Herzog to UK Foreign Sec.:

'Your landslide victory enables the UK to move forward'

Newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with President Herzog, as well as with the family of Tamir Adar, who was murdered and whose body was being held by Hamas.

'Your landslide victory enables the UK to move forward'

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.

Rishi Sunak to resign today after devastating election loss

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.

British Jews see uncertain future as Labour expected to win big

UK Amb. to UN:

'Distribution of aid within Gaza needs to improve'

Ambassador Barbara Woodward called on Israel to approve visas and allow entry of armored vehicles and personal protective equipment.

'Distribution of aid within Gaza needs to improve'

'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.

UK Tory candidate's office defaced by anti-Israel vandals

London police arrest man for online posts supporting Hamas

Counter Terrorism Policing received a public referral about online posts allegedly showing support for Hamas. A 43-year-old man was arrested in west London on suspicion of showing support to a terrorist organization

London police arrest man for online posts supporting Hamas

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Anti-Israel protesters assault Jewish teen counter-protester

A 15-year-old Jewish boy stood in front of an anti-Israel march holding a 'Bring them home' sign and was assaulted by marchers who grabbed the sign and accosted him.

Anti-Israel protesters assault Jewish teen counter-protester

British royal coats-of-arms identified on Jerusalem building

Archeologists studying the walls of what is now the Jerusalem House of Quality identified coats-of-arms of figures including King George the Fifth, and the founder of the iconic Irish beer – Edward Cecil Guinness.

British royal coats-of-arms identified on Jerusalem building

Israel's Amb. to UK:

'Jewish communities feel like they're under attack'

Israel's ambassador to the UK speaks to Arutz Sheva about the Jewish community in the UK, antisemitism and the fight to make the world acknowledge the sexual assaults on October 7.

'Jewish communities feel like they're under attack'

Three men accused of plot to attack UK Jewish community

Three men have been brought to court and charged with offences of terrorism, over an alleged plan for a gun attack against the Jewish community in the north-west of England.

Three men accused of plot to attack UK Jewish community

UK's Cameron:

'Stopping weapons shipments to Israel would strengthen Hamas'

The UK Foreign Secretary says his government has not seen a plan to evacuate Rafah and therefore does not support a major offensive. However, they oppose a ban on arms sales to Israel.

'Stopping weapons shipments to Israel would strengthen Hamas'

British comedian:

'Britain is a dying society. I’ll be fine in Israel'

Lee Kern reflects on the country where he was raised and looks forward to leaving it for the Jewish homeland: 'I’ll be fine in Israel. It’s the most dynamic, creative, and positive place I’ve ever been.'

'Britain is a dying society. I’ll be fine in Israel'

West Yorkshire Police officer charged with two terrorism offenses

PC Mohammed Adil, from Bradford, is charged with two counts of publishing an image in support of an illegal organization, specifically Hamas.

West Yorkshire Police officer charged with two terrorism offenses

London:

Four men attempt to kidnap Orthodox Jew

Four, currently unidentified, individuals approached the Jewish man, threatened him, and demanded he get into the truck of their car.

Four men attempt to kidnap Orthodox Jew

After British demand:

Nukhba terrorists to receive humanitarian visits, hostages won't

Israeli government accedes to British demand to be allowed to visit terrorists who committed October 7 massacre without the hostages receiving any humanitarian visits in return.

Nukhba terrorists to receive humanitarian visits, hostages won't

Sunak in Passover greeting:

'My thoughts are with hostages an families of Oct. victims'

British PM notes the families who will have empty seats in Passover greeting, says UK will continue to support Israel against attacks such as the recent Iranian attack.

'My thoughts are with hostages an families of Oct. victims'

UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures

UK government announces sanctions on 7 individuals and 6entities who have enabled Iran to conduct destabilizing regional activity, including Iran's recent attack on Israel.

UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures

Chief of Staff thanks UK army for aid in deflecting Iran attack

'Relationship between the two militaries has strategic importance for maintaining regional stability and security in the Middle East,' IDF stresses.

Chief of Staff thanks UK army for aid in deflecting Iran attack

British PM:

'We fully support Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran'

PM Sunak called Iran's threats against Israel 'unacceptable' and noted that 'we are taking action ourselves to make sure we can protect the UK against threats from Iran.'

'We fully support Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran'

UK:

3 charged for pro-Palestinian protest outside Labour head's home

Three activists were charged with public order offenses after they demonstrated outside the home of Sir Keir Starmer calling for an arms embargo on Israel. PM Sunak: 'No MP should be harassed at their own home.'

3 charged for pro-Palestinian protest outside Labour head's home

Jewish-British comedian to make aliyah to Israel

Writer and comedian Lee Kern announces he will be moving to the Jewish State, Minister of Immigration and Absorption congratulates: 'No doubt that the thousands of olim since October 7 give Israel a backbone to defeat our enemy!'

Jewish-British comedian to make aliyah to Israel

Survey:

Only 1 in 4 British Muslims believe Hamas murdered, raped

New poll shows 24% of Muslims in the UK believe Hamas atrocities occurred on October 7, compared to 62% of the general population.

Only 1 in 4 British Muslims believe Hamas murdered, raped

Report:

UK threatens to declare Israel in violation of intl. law

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak threatens in conversation with Netanyahu to declare Israel in violation of international law unless more aid allowed into Gaza.

UK threatens to declare Israel in violation of intl. law

UK summons Israeli Amb. to condemn aid worker deaths

Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell summons Israeli Ambassador to the UK, demands 'quick, transparent investigation' and 'full accountability.'

UK summons Israeli Amb. to condemn aid worker deaths

UK imposes sanctions on Hamas media network

Sanctions target two individuals active in promoting Hamas's public relations efforts.

UK imposes sanctions on Hamas media network

Amid uptick in antisemitism at home

UK assumes IHRA presidency

The theme of the UK presidency is 'In Plain Sight,' drawing attention to the fact that the Holocaust did not happen in a dark corner.

UK assumes IHRA presidency

The British plan to end the war

Deportation of Hamas leaders

A Lebanese newspaper claims that the plan presented by Foreign Secretary David Cameron during a visit to Oman includes Israel-Saudi normalization in return for a diplomatic process to create a Palestinian state.

Deportation of Hamas leaders

After diplomatic incident

Israel advocacy superstar Eylon Levy suspended

UK government enraged after Israeli government spokesman says Foreign Secretary Cameron 'factually incorrect' in appeal for more trucks to enter Gaza.

Israel advocacy superstar Eylon Levy suspended

UK:

Pro-Palestinian activists target dozens of MPs

A counter-extremism dossier reveals nearly 40 instances of intimidation against elected officials by pro-Palestinian activists in what is being called a 'litany of menace.'

Pro-Palestinian activists target dozens of MPs

Football club asked to remove Palestine flags

Football Association asked amateur football club to remove Palestine corner flags. Visiting side forfeited game after hosts refused.

Football club asked to remove Palestine flags

UK heading to elections?

Report: Members of ruling party threaten to defect

Amid the ongoing sluggish Conservative Party polls, Britain's Prime Minister has said that if 10 members defect, he will bring parliamentary elections forward.

Report: Members of ruling party threaten to defect

Hamas won the UK elections

Delightful multiculturalism! Note the the mayors of Birmingham, Leeds, Blackburn, Sheffield, Oxford, Oldham and Rochdale.

Hamas won the UK elections

British PM:

'Mob rule is replacing democratic rule'

British govt. announces millions in funding for increased security for MPs, new regulations empowering police as politicians face growing threats from anti-Israel extremists.

'Mob rule is replacing democratic rule'

Report:

British MPs fear for safety over Gaza war

Over 10 British politicians tell Reuters they fear for their safety due to the intimidation and threats coming from anti-Israel protestors.

British MPs fear for safety over Gaza war

Watch:

Jewish MP: I feel safer in Israel than in London

Tory MP Andrew Percy says in the House of Commons that 'Nobody in this house has any business telling Israel where to operate to rescue hostages.'

Jewish MP: I feel safer in Israel than in London