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UK tells citizens not to travel to Israel

British government advises its citizens against traveling to Israel while the conflict between Israel and Iran continues.

Amb. Hotovely on UK sanctions: 'A profound moral mistake'

Hotovely defends Smotrich and Ben-Gvir in GB News interview, accuses UK of empowering Hamas and dismissing Israeli voters’ democratic choices.

Despite hostility to Israel:

Starmer refuses to call Gaza war 'genocide'

UK Prime Minister rebuffs genocide claims in Parliament and backs sanctions against Israeli ministers.

Fmr. Amb. Friedman:

Should millions of Americans expect sanctions too?

According to Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, millions of Americans, including many in the Trump admin, oppose a Palestinian state, and therefore should be subject to sanctions by the UK and other countries.

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Five countries impose sanctions on Israeli ministers

UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway issue sanctions against Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, citing incitement and settler violence in Judea and Samaria.

FM Sa'ar:

UK sanctions on ministers are outrageous

Foreign Minister announces reopening of Israeli embassy in Lusaka, outlines strategic ties with Africa.

Sa'ar:

'The British Mandate ended. It will never return'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar denounces UK-led sanctions on Israeli ministers as "outrageous," warns moves embolden Hamas and undermine Israel’s war objectives.

UK Parliament debates petition to ban kosher slaughter

The House of Commons debates a petition to outlaw non-stun ritual slaughter, including shechita and some forms of Halal slaughter, in the UK.

A New Era of Confidence in UK Consumer Finance

In recent years, the UK loans and finance industry has undergone major changes that have helped build stronger consumer confidence.

Growing concern:

Haredi youth recruited to smuggle illegal substance abroad

Young men lured by quick cash face harsh penalties and community backlash as smuggling trend spreads.

Jewish boy hospitalized after antisemitic attack in London

Police have launched an investigation but have not yet identified the perpetrators after 3 Jewish teens attacked at Hampstead Underground Station.

UK rebukes Israel, summons Amb. Hotovely for dressing down

UK freezes talks on new free trade deal with Israel, summons Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely for a formal reprimand. Israel’s Foreign Ministry fires back with accusations of 'anti-Israel obsession and political games.'

UK sanctions Daniella Weiss, Nachala over alleged violence ties

In dramatic move, UK Foreign Office sanctions Israeli activist Daniella Weiss, Nachala movement, and others over claims of backing violence against Palestinian Authority Arabs.

Ceasefire or else

UK, Canada, France threaten Israel

Leaders demand immediate halt to IDF operations in Gaza, threaten sanctions, and call for recognition of Palestinian state as part of two-state solution.

For the first time in nearly 500 years:

Jew appointed Regius Professor of Hebrew at Cambridge

For the first time since Henry VIII created the role, a Jew will helm Hebrew studies at Cambridge.

UK special forces face scrutiny after shocking war crime claims

Panorama investigation uncovers eyewitness claims of extrajudicial killings, cover-ups, and institutional complicity over more than a decade

London:

Police block anti-Israel protest over antisemitism fears

Demonstration by anti-Zionist group banned from Swiss Cottage amid fears over rising antisemitic tensions and public order disturbances.

Despite suspension:

UK exported thousands of military items to Israel

New data reveals British firms continued to ship military items to Israel months after London claimed it had suspended offensive arms exports.

UK press regulator defends claim terrorists are 'hostages'

Independent Press Standards Organisation in the UK dismisses complaint against Scottish newspaper that claimed hundreds of terrorists freed in hostage deal were "hostages."

UK:

Anti-Israel orgs. submit request to arrest Minister Sa'ar

Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and the Hind Rajab Foundation submitted a request to the UK Attorney General to issue an arrest warrant for Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who is visiting the country.

Dozens arrested

European Hezbollah drone network dismantled

Authorities uncover massive logistics operation supplying Hezbollah with drone components across Spain, Germany, France, and the UK.

'Let my people go'

UK Red Cross HQ lit up in yellow to call for action for hostages

Combat Antisemitism Movement lights up British Red Cross headquarters in campaign to have the organization finally act on behalf of the 59 remaining hostages after 18 months of inaction.

Anti-Israel Labour MPs 'astounded' after Israel denies them entry

Labour MPs Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang say they were “astounded” after Israeli authorities barred them from entering the country, citing support for boycotts and anti-Israel rhetoric.

UK Foreign Secretary condemns Israel’s deportation of Labour MPs

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy strongly criticizes Israel for detaining and deporting two Labour MPs who called for a boycott of Israel.

'Qatar is Hamas'

Dozens gather outside London hotel to protest Qatari owners

Dozens protested outside the Claridge's Hotel, which is owned by the Qatari royal family. During the protest, 'IRON Initiative' President Rabbi Pini Dunner revealed that a Jew working for the royal family attempted to persuade him not to protest it.

Natasha Hausdorff:

Still surprised by outrageous claims against Israel

'People don't hear the truth from international media; after I talk to them they start questioning the narratives they’ve been taught,' Legal Director of UK Lawyers for Israel Natasha Hausdorff says.

UK:

Sewage worker fired after calling Hamas 'disgusting terrorists'

'They said my words were ‘derogatory’—but how can opposing a terrorist group be one-sided?' dismissed sewage worker Damon Joshua asks.

Quds Day:

Supporters of the Iranian regime gather in central London

On a stage outside the BBC headquarters speakers including Muslim clerics and British leftists took the stage to protest Israel and any support of it.

Due to right-wing participants:

British Chief Rabbi pulls out of antisemitism conference

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has withdrawn his participation in the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem due to the 'presence of several populist politicians.'

UK:

NHS doctor under investigation for racist and antisemitic remarks

Senior NHS doctor sparks outrage after making racist and antisemitic comments online, including slur against Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

'Stop the Hate UK':

Freedom of speech? The event glorified Hamas

Itai Galmudy, co-founder of Stop the Hate UK, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the protests against the launch of the book 'Understanding Hamas And Why That Matters'

Ex-Gaza militant:

Asylum-seeker with extremist ties enters UK amid migrant crisis

Arrival of militant intensifies pressure on UK to address migrant crisis. Campaign Against Antisemitism: ‘Someone who has prayed for the slaughter of all Jews must not be at large in this country.’

Israeli flags confiscated from Jewish group touring Auschwitz

Polish Museum defends the removal of Israeli flags bearing hostage ribbons from Bushey Synagogue tour group.

Save One Life UK:

UK charity under investigation over allegations of funding Hamas

A UK-based charity raising funds for Gaza is under investigation amid allegations that it may have helped finance Hamas.

How dental practices can stand out in a competitive market

With almost 12,000 dental practices in the UK, standing out amongst the crowd can be tricky, especially in areas where there are a high volume of practices such as Harley Street and other parts in the centre of London.

BBC apologizes again:

'Serious flaws' in the making of a documentary about Gaza war

The network blamed the production company that made the documentary.

Judge rules Roger Waters defamed Jewish filmmaker

High Court in London rejects claim by Roger Waters his libelous statements against a filmmaker who produced a documentary about him were mere 'opinion,' sending the case to trial.

Diaspora Minister:

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli criticized PM Starmer for failing to condemn Hamas in a statement about the released hostage Eli Sharabi's condition.

'Are you a war criminal?'

Anti-Israel journalist accosts IDF general in London

Alex Morris accosts Major General Oded Basiuk, the head of the IDF's Operations Directorate during an official visit to the UK.

London:

Police prevent anti-Israel protest near synagogue

Met. Police make clear that it will prevent the Palestine Solidarity Campaign from gathering outside the BBC headquarters, down the street from the Central London Synagogue.

UK ex-Minister:

'Trump's decision led to fall of Assad'

Former UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat credits Trump's assassination of Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani for the recent collapse of the Assad regime.

Following backlash:

Organizers reverse decision to ban Israelis from competition

The World Bowls Tour reversed its decision to ban three Israeli athletes from its upcoming competition in the UK after it says significant additional security measures have been put in place.

After anti-Israel pressure

Israeli athletes banned from international bowls competition

Three Israeli competitors were banned from the World Indoor Championships in Norfolk after the planned participation of an Israeli competitor in a recent competition was met with severe protests.

UK Chief Rabbi says Met failing to protect Jews

British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis criticizes London police for failing to ensure that a Saturday protest planned for next month will not target local synagogues.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

'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.

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.'

'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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.