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Statue unveiled of Polish woman who saved Jewish children

Irene Sendler saved hundreds of Jewish children and others during the Holocaust.

Statue unveiled of Polish woman who saved Jewish children

UK MP urges health sec. to let Jewish girl be treated in Israel

Family's wish to take critically ill two-year old Alta Fisxler to Israel for more treatment has been stymied by a court ruling.

UK MP urges health sec. to let Jewish girl be treated in Israel

UK rabbis support fur ban with exemption for shtreimels

The UK has launched a public consultation over banning importing and selling fur, with a group of rabbis penning a letter in support.

UK rabbis support fur ban with exemption for shtreimels

UK Labour MP sparks outrage for appearance at anti-Semitic rally

MP gives speech at pro-Palestinian rally where crowd chants "khybar ya yahud” battle cry for attacking Jews and Israelis.

UK Labour MP sparks outrage for appearance at anti-Semitic rally

'Born in Occupied Palestine' - error on UK passport?

Jerusalem native shocked to find out that according to her renewed UK passport, her actual place of birth was 'Occupied Palestine.'

'Born in Occupied Palestine' - error on UK passport?

UK neo-Nazi found guilty, sentenced to 23-years in jail

During search of man's house, police found 3D printer, explosive material, warfare and weapons manuals and far right propaganda.

UK neo-Nazi found guilty, sentenced to 23-years in jail

UK neo-Nazi student found guilty of 15 terror offenses

Founder of two banned UK neo-Nazi groups wrote articles calling for the extermination of Jews and a "racial holy war."

UK neo-Nazi student found guilty of 15 terror offenses

Sky News reporter blames Israel for "Jew hatred" in the UK

In since deleted tweet, Middle East correspondent claims that Jew hatred is the “consequence of the current Israeli government’s policies.”

Sky News reporter blames Israel for "Jew hatred" in the UK

Belfast City Council: Expel Israeli ambassadors

City Council of Belfast passes motion calling on UK and Ireland to expel Israel’s ambassadors to those countries.

Belfast City Council: Expel Israeli ambassadors

Anti-Semitic abuse causes UK Jewish teacher to resign

During fighting between Israel and Hamas teacher is assaulted and abused by students, school offers no support.

Anti-Semitic abuse causes UK Jewish teacher to resign

UK records record number of anti-Semitic incidents in May

Incidents of anti-Semitism increase 392 percent from 20 days before conflict between Israel and Hamas.

UK records record number of anti-Semitic incidents in May

UK cops searching for protestor who screamed for "Jewish blood"

Masked protestor filmed at weekend anti-Israel demonstration screaming, "We’ll find some Jews here… We want the Zionists."

UK cops searching for protestor who screamed for "Jewish blood"

UK PM Boris Johnson gets married in secret ceremony

A bachelor no longer: Britain's Prime Minister gets married in small ceremony in Westminster Abbey.

UK PM Boris Johnson gets married in secret ceremony

UK town's Jews told to stay away during pro-Palestinian rally

Luton United Synagogue tells its members to stay away from area on Saturday during a pro-Palestinian rally/motorcade through town.

UK town's Jews told to stay away during pro-Palestinian rally

"I want to kill all your people," man yells at UK Jewish nurse

London hospital neonatal nurse who wears Magen David necklace verbally assaulted by two men in elevator during work.

"I want to kill all your people," man yells at UK Jewish nurse

Jewish teachers quitting anti-Israel UK education union

Jewish teachers are resigning from the UK's main education union over concerns it has become "increasingly obsessed" with vilifying Israel.

Jewish teachers quitting anti-Israel UK education union

Jewish charity for learning disabled hacked by activists

Charity's Instagram page defaced with Palestinian flags, anti-Israel slogan and call for genocide against Jews.

Jewish charity for learning disabled hacked by activists

Poll: Majority of Britons back Israel's right to defend itself

Survey finds that a majority of the British public also have empathy for Jewish community in the wake of a surge of anti-Semitic attacks.

Poll: Majority of Britons back Israel's right to defend itself

UK Labour MP accuses Israel of “war crimes” and “murder”

MP also claims UK selling weapons to Israel for “war crimes that killed children in Gaza.”

UK Labour MP accuses Israel of “war crimes” and “murder”

FM Ashkenazi: World must work together to weaken Hamas

FM Ashkenazi to British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab: We will work in cooperation with international community to weaken Hamas's power

FM Ashkenazi: World must work together to weaken Hamas

Spurs soccer club forces fan to put away Israeli flag or leave

Spurs: Israeli flag "could possibly be considered inflammatory" and is not allowed at matches, despite its presence many times in the past.

Spurs soccer club forces fan to put away Israeli flag or leave

Israeli flag with swastika in it flown at University of London

One student questioned and two others arrested after string of anti-Semitic hate crimes take place at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Israeli flag with swastika in it flown at University of London

Boris Johnson hails Gaza ceasefire, calls for 'durable solution'

Britain's prime minister welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, calls for 'sustainable and just peace' for the region.

Boris Johnson hails Gaza ceasefire, calls for 'durable solution'

Anti-Israel activists storm factory co-owned by Israeli company

Anti-Israel activists storm British factory co-owned by Israeli defense firm Elbit.

Anti-Israel activists storm factory co-owned by Israeli company

UK experiences "three-fold increase" in anti-Semitic incidents

The "increase in anti-Semitism in response to events in Israel is depressingly familiar and completely inexcusable."

UK experiences "three-fold increase" in anti-Semitic incidents

Watch: 'Flying marines' take over navy vessel

A UK company says it has 'delivered the most intense and enthralling spectacle, often likened to the real life Ironman.'

Watch: 'Flying marines' take over navy vessel

UK Jewish groups, peers urge government not to attend Durban IV

Government urged to boycott commemoration of 2001 Durban anti-racism conference that turned into an anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatefest.

UK Jewish groups, peers urge government not to attend Durban IV

In Northern Ireland, a Jewish community tries to avoid conflict

As it did decades ago, Northern Ireland’s Jewish community looks to weather the storm of violence on the streets of Belfast.

In Northern Ireland, a Jewish community tries to avoid conflict

Bridge to London

Israeli Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely describes how her family has adapted to being away from home during the COVID period.

Bridge to London

'In 10 or 20 years there might not be a religious community'

The Jewish community in Newcastle, England, is shrinking. But it’s getting some unexpected help.

'In 10 or 20 years there might not be a religious community'

‘The Slaughterman’s Daughter’ wins top UK Jewish book prize

Yaniv Iczkovits’ novel awarded the 2021 Wingate Literary Prize, British Jewry’s top book award after being translated from Hebrew to English

‘The Slaughterman’s Daughter’ wins top UK Jewish book prize

'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old vet who raised millions, dies

100-year-old Captain Tom, who helped raise millions for British health services, died after being hospitalized last weekend.

'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old vet who raised millions, dies

UK: 400-person Jewish wedding broken up by police

UK Chief Rabbi: "A shameful desecration of all that we hold dear. Such illegal behaviour is abhorred by majority of the Jewish community"

UK: 400-person Jewish wedding broken up by police

Israel's Elbit awarded $166 million contract with British Navy

Elbit Systems subsidiary wins contract to modernize British navy's training program and to establish Future Submarine school.

Israel's Elbit awarded $166 million contract with British Navy

There's no vaccine against ineptitude

Israelis love to complain. They should read this and count their blessings. Opinion.

There's no vaccine against ineptitude

I hate lockdowns, but I still support the new one

I will stick to the rules. Because I believe in the bonds we forge as a community, a country and a society. Op-ed.

I hate lockdowns, but I still support the new one

UK mutation:

British NGO directs query to Health Minister as lockdown looms

As early as May, scientists had identified at least 12,706 mutations of COVID-19. Time For Recovery UK asks questions about new strain.

British NGO directs query to Health Minister as lockdown looms

Returnees from UK to be sent to COVID hotels

Defense Ministry acts to quarantine people returning from countries where new, more contagious strain of coronavirus has been discovered.

Returnees from UK to be sent to COVID hotels

Britain begins coronavirus vaccinations

First dose of coronavirus vaccination administered in the UK, as Britain launches mass-vaccination efforts.

Britain begins coronavirus vaccinations

Dr. Fauci apologizes for saying UK vaccine approval was rushed

Fauci had accused UK's FDA-equivalent of "joining the marathon in the last mile."

Dr. Fauci apologizes for saying UK vaccine approval was rushed

UK: Do Not Resuscitate adults with learning disabilities

'Scientific support for sterilization, racial hygiene, brain biopsies of marginalized persons, those with epilepsy or learning disabilities'

UK: Do Not Resuscitate adults with learning disabilities

Britain to approve COVID-19 vaccine

American Pfizer vaccine expected to be approved in UK, who will begin vaccinating citizens as early as December.

Britain to approve COVID-19 vaccine

UK PM Boris Johnson in isolation: I'm in good health

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson sends video message from isolation and says: "I'm in good health and have no symptoms".

UK PM Boris Johnson in isolation: I'm in good health

UK Federation of Synagogues asks gov't to keep synagogues open

The UK is about to enter a second national lockdown, lasting a month.

UK Federation of Synagogues asks gov't to keep synagogues open

Critiquing data sending UK into lockdown

UK votes tomorrow on lockdown 'based on mad modeling, and bad science.'

Critiquing data sending UK into lockdown

WATCH: UK special forces mount daring raid to free hijacked ship

On Oct 25, British Special Forces stormed a Greek oil tanker hijacked by Nigerian assylum-seekers.

WATCH: UK special forces mount daring raid to free hijacked ship

UK union head sorry for telling Jewish banker to count his gold

Trade union leader and ally of Jeremy Corbyn apologizes to a Jewish former banker and ex-lawmaker after telling him to 'go count his gold.'

UK union head sorry for telling Jewish banker to count his gold

Dramatic improvement in recovery from Covid-19?

Almost 8/10 coronavirus patients admitted to intensive care pulling through. UK clinical trials identify drugs that raise survival odds.

Dramatic improvement in recovery from Covid-19?

UK: Five-year-old boy saves his mother's life

Police commander describes 5-year-old's actions as 'incredible,' praises 'quick thinking' which saved mother's life.

UK: Five-year-old boy saves his mother's life

Former UK lawmaker: 'We need the spirit of the Maccabees'

John Mann, a non-Jewish Brexit supporter, is the UK’s loudest critic of anti-Semitism.

Former UK lawmaker: 'We need the spirit of the Maccabees'

'We'll continue to prevent Iranian expansion'

DM Gantz tells British FM: Iran continues to further its nuclear plan, disrupts regional stability.

'We'll continue to prevent Iranian expansion'

'Let’s stop anti-Israel delegitimization'

Strategic Affairs Minister Farkash-Hacohen urges British FM Dominic Raab to 'stop anti-Israel delegitimization.'

'Let’s stop anti-Israel delegitimization'

UK Economy Set for World-Beating Growth in Q3 of 2020

The third quarter of 2020 has the UK economy on course for record-breaking growth, as the coronavirus recovery continues at pace.

UK Economy Set for World-Beating Growth in Q3 of 2020

Boris Johnson: It's time to go back to school

Watch: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that it's vital kids go back to school in September

Boris Johnson: It's time to go back to school

British Foreign Sec. to visit Israel, press for peace with PA

British Foreign Sec.Dominic Raab to visit Israel, press for peace with Palestinian Authority.

British Foreign Sec. to visit Israel, press for peace with PA

Israel extradites ex-citizen to UK to face serious charges

Man who renounced his Israeli citizenship extradited to UK for money laundering, passport falsification, and drug charges.

Israel extradites ex-citizen to UK to face serious charges

Pub patron to Jewish student: 'We should have gassed all of you'

Pub patron in England tells Jewish student 'We should have f***ing gassed the lot of you,' while another patron threatens to beat her.

Pub patron to Jewish student: 'We should have gassed all of you'

UK takes aim at junk food advertising

PM Boris Johnson pushes plan to limit advertising for junk food, ban buy-one-get-one-free deals.

UK takes aim at junk food advertising

Confirmed: 'Russia targeting attempts to find COVID-19 vaccine'

Britain's Dominic Raab confirms: Russian intelligence have been targeting efforts to find a coronavirus vaccine. 'Important to call it out.'

Confirmed: 'Russia targeting attempts to find COVID-19 vaccine'

UK terror stabbing suspect identified

Police name 25-year-old Libyan national Khairi Saadallah as the terrorist behind stabbings at an English park.

UK terror stabbing suspect identified