JPost.com - Jonny Paul Reporter

London to host conference on boycott campaigns

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:58:08 GMT

British capital to hold academic gathering to focus on BDS movement in relation to contemporary debate on anti-Semitism.

British MP apologizes for ‘bloody Jew’ comment

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:13:55 GMT

Patrick Mercer, who was filmed referring to IDF soldier as "bloody Jew," says he'll write apology to UK Chief Rabbi Sacks.

British trade union to ban member visits to Israel

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:05:21 GMT

Union with over 600,000 members bans members from visiting Israel and PA on trips organized by Trade Union Friends of Israel.

Appeal for calm after London Muslim center burnt

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:41:03 GMT

Tensions have been high in London since murder of UK soldier; far-right English Defence League denies Islamic center arson.

Speculation in Downing Street secret love affair

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:45:47 GMT

Identity of two of British PM Cameron's advisers, whose secret love affair could have serious political implications for him, remains secret.

Peres writes to the Queen after UK soldier's murder

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:49:56 GMT

Cameron calls brutal killing a betrayal of Islam, says UK will not give in to terror; British Muslim community condemn attack.

Soldier killed in London in suspected terror attack

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:51:27 GMT

Two suspected Islamists decapitate soldier; PM Cameron cuts short visit to France to convene national security meeting.

UK asks EU to place Hezbollah on terror blacklist

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:14:50 GMT

European Union moves closer to adding Hezbollah’s military wing to its list of terror groups, diplomat says.

Jerusalem institute slammed for backing BDS

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:25:26 GMT

‘It's a fringe campaign that is...anti-peace, the government shouldn't be directly or indirectly funding this movement.’ MP says.

EU moving toward ban of Hezbollah military wing

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:25:41 GMT

Europeans expected to still permit Shi’ite Lebanese group’s political arm to operate as legal organization.

PM says Hawking needs to study facts about Israel

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:25:00 GMT

‘Post’ catalyst for Cambridge retraction over Peres parley pullout.

Stephen Hawking reaffirms support of Israel boycott

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:14:50 GMT

Hawking sends letter to President's Conference organizers saying he faced pressure to withdraw from Palestinian academics.

Scottish Jewish event forced to move after threats

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:12:55 GMT

Hotel pulls out of event after staff receive threatening calls from Palestinian solidarity activists; then event raises more money than expected.

Irish official: Israel boycott passed without debate

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:07:08 GMT

Boycott was reportedly adopted without any debate or discussion. Only proposer, seconder discussed item on agenda before vote.

Irish teachers union adopts full boycott of Israel

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:25:06 GMT

TUI voted unanimously to endorse Palestinian activists call for an academic boycott of the Jewish state.

UK parliamentarian apologizes for anti-Jewish slur

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:09:10 GMT

Muslim in House of Lords tells 'Huffington Post' he is sorry; Jewish communal group questions sincerity of apology.

‘Guardian’ defuses twitter war with 'Times'

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:46:18 GMT

'Guardian' tells 'Post' that assistant editor ’s remarks on "illegal West Bank settlements misrepresented, no offense intended.

UK MP suspended for blaming jail term on Jews

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:24:12 GMT

Labor suspends politician after he allegedly blamed road accident he caused on "Jewish conspiracy," Press Association reports.

British MP blames jail term on Jewish 'conspiracy'

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:03:21 GMT

Lord Nazir Ahmed, one of Britain's first Muslim peers, was jailed after causing deadly crash while texting and driving at high speed.

London’s Jewish community buries time capsule

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:27:37 GMT

Philanthropist Dame Vivien Duffield donates £25 million to fund construction of new Hampstead center.

British party acts over MP’s anti-Jewish rhetoric

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:27:08 GMT

British MP who suggested 'the Jews' had not learned lessons of Holocaust forced by party leaders to work with pro-Israel group.

Oxford students reject Israel boycott call

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:42:31 GMT

Students at the prestigious UK university vote against motion calling for a boycott of Israeli institutions, goods and produce.

'Oxford motion on Israel boycott to be rejected'

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:08:38 GMT

University students' union scheduled to discuss motion which calls to boycott institutions, goods, produce against Jewish state.

WATCH: British MP refuses to debate with Israelis

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:52:42 GMT

George Galloway storms out of a debate at Oxford University saying "I don't debate with Israelis;" students accuse him of racism.

London rabbi arrested for alleged sexual assault

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:32:35 GMT

Police arrest Rabbi suspected of sexually assaulting women who came to him for marriage counseling and spiritual guidance.

Shechter barred from Dubai in last minute decision

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 02:36:59 GMT

Israeli Swansea striker used time to visit family and train with old team Hapoel Tel Aviv instead.

UK MP faces disciplinary action for 'Jew' quips

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:29:55 GMT

David Ward, already sanctioned by party for anti-Jewish remarks, to face disciplinary process for further offensive comments.

'Failure to blacklist Hezbollah undermines security'

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:12:24 GMT

London conference discusses EU failure to list Hezbollah as terrorist organization as "undermining security goals."

'Times' editor to meet Jewish leaders over cartoon

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:21:20 GMT

Martin Ivens tells 'Post' he will meet with community leaders to repair fallout after publication of cartoon using anti-Semitic tropes.

UK MP apologizes for Jews and Holocaust remark

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:15:08 GMT

David Ward defends comments amid intense criticism after accusing "the Jews" of inflicting daily atrocities on Palestinians.

Muslim ‘modesty patrol’ stalking streets of London

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:17:08 GMT

Group "commands the good and forbids the evil" in confronting those who dress inappropriately or drink alcohol.

Palestinian envoy to Britain dismisses two-state solution

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 04:48:18 GMT

Manuel Hassassian tells audience at anti-Israel fringe group event that Israel does not want peace and “nurtures on conflict.”

UK-based Arab HR group accuses PA of abuse

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:46:41 GMT

From 2007-2011, the PA detained 13,271 Palestinians, and tortured 96% of them resulting in six deaths, report says.

Dichter guest of honor at London forum

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:17:07 GMT

British gov't amended law used by activists to obtain arrest warrants for alleged war crimes aimed at Israeli dignitaries.

British PM: Time for tough diplomacy with Iran

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:10:38 GMT

Cameron: Israeli military action against Tehran will give it "a cause to rally its people around"; UK appoints first tech envoy to Israel.

Players disavow protest over Israel hosting U-21s

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:46:47 GMT

2 soccer players deny signing petition protesting against Israel hosting the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Amnesty takes action against official’s tweets

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:12:01 GMT

Human rights group begins disciplinary procedures against senior staff tweet targeting Jewish members of British parliament.

UK releases Muslim cleric aligned with Bin Laden

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:50:19 GMT

Move follows ruling against Abu Qatada’s deportation to Jordan.

Group says Church of England vicar anti-Semitic

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:22:23 GMT

Formal complaint documents Rev. Stephen Sizer’s offensive anti-Semitic statements and "deep hostility to Zionism."

Irish TV host brands Israel as a ‘cancer’

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:42:03 GMT

Vincent Browne says Israel "cancer in foreign affairs;” remarks draw sharp rebuke from Israel.

Ex-UK diplomat: Proportional warfare is ‘not Jewish’

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:24:01 GMT

Peter Jenkins says proportionality "seems to be a Christian notion and not a Jewish notion"; UK intellectuals slam comments.

Britain’s deputy PM makes visit to Auschwitz

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:09:14 GMT

Visit is part of Lessons from Auschwitz Project, run by the Holocaust Educational Trust.

UK think tank takes EU to task on Hezbollah stance

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 02:17:42 GMT

Whereas the United States, Canada and Holland recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist group, the EU does not.

Edinburgh shows support for Batsheva post-protests

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:54:15 GMT

Anti-Israel activists had called on the Edinburgh Festival to drop the Batsheva Dance Company.

‘The Guardian’ most widely bought paper at BBC

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 03:29:27 GMT

The Commentator said the BBC has a heavily disproportionate number of Guardian readers among its staff.

‘Guardian’ retracts claim that Tel Aviv is capital

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:44:20 GMT

British newspaper amends style guide following media watchdog's threat of judicial review.

Munich widows make final call for silent moment

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:41:26 GMT

Ankie Spitzer and Ilana Romano will once again ask IOC President to grant the minute during the opening ceremony of the London Games.

London High Court returns to Cherney case in £2.3b. trial

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 03:21:26 GMT

The case is about a dispute over a shareholding stake in Rusal, the world’s largest aluminium company.

Jews angry over Church of England anti-Israelism

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:58:51 GMT

Board of Deputies of British Jews pulls out of meetings with Lambeth Palace, 'The Jerusalem Post' learns.

Church of England weighs link to anti-Israel group

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:35:42 GMT

Assembly, highest body to vote on motion formally adopting links to Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine.

Church of England weighs link to anti-Israel group

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:29:47 GMT

Assembly, highest body to vote on motion formally adopting links to Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine.

Leaked British report faults PM for stalled talks

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 03:08:27 GMT

Document shows “disturbing attitudes” of the British Foreign Office toward Netanyahu and the Middle East peace process.

Gaydamak loses to Leviev in London high court case

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:34:53 GMT

Trial looked at whether the two businessmen signed an agreement over a deal to export gems from Angola.

London hosts conference touting Israeli innovation

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:45:13 GMT

Any assumption that the UK is a fertile ground for the boycott campaign against Israel was laid to rest.

'Couple built homemade bombs to attack UK Jews'

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:13:31 GMT

Court hears that Muslim couple inspired by al-Qaida propaganda were plotting an attack on Manchester Jewish community.

Christian groups call on UK to ban settlement goods

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 04:13:23 GMT

The Quakers and Christian Aid say move would promote peace; Council of Christians and Jews condemns call.

First-ever Israeli film festival in London kicks off

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:34:12 GMT

Seret festival is brainchild of Haroush, former manager of London Ahava cosmetics store.

UK chief rabbi pens prayer for jubilee

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:27:14 GMT

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks composed a special prayer to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s 60th anniversary.

Protests fail to disrupt Habimah’s London show

Mon, 28 May 2012 20:45:23 GMT

Israel's national theater performs Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice; pro-Israel groups organize counter-protest.

UK daily slammed for mentioning Israel’s nat'l bird

Fri, 18 May 2012 02:21:07 GMT

Manchester Palestine Solidarity Campaign says BDS should include any references to Israel's wildlife.

Olympics website: Jerusalem capital of ‘Palestine’

Tue, 01 May 2012 02:21:24 GMT

Organizers of 2012 London Olympic Games apologized after website left Israel without capital.

UK food retailer’s Israel boycott could harm Palestinians

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:43:22 GMT

Co-operative Group halts £350,000 worth of trade with produce suppliers over their ties to West Bank settlements.

Anti-Israel activists target Jewish students in UK

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:48:04 GMT

Graffiti mars Jewish group’s stall, posters and banners at conference; Palestine Solidarity Campaign allegedly responsible.

Former BBC journalist compares Breivik to Netanyahu

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:15:46 GMT

Jerusalem dismisses comment as "another nutty statement from another nutty Israel basher."

Vienna to change street named for anti-Semitic mayor

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:52:08 GMT

Karl Lueger Ring openly espoused anti-Semitic sentiments, and Adolf Hitler, who lived in Vienna for part of Lueger’s tenure, saw him as an inspiration for his hatred of Jews.

British peer suspended over bounty for Obama, Bush

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:46:02 GMT

Lord Nazir Ahmed allegedly offered a £10m. bounty for capture of the current and former US presidents.

Actors decry call to ban Habimah play in London

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:55:11 GMT

Group of actors condemn a call for UK's Globe Theater to revoke invitation to Habimah National Theater to perform.

European Court rules UK can extradite cleric to US

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:56:28 GMT

France-based court says al-Qaida supporter Abu Hamza and four other suspects can be extradited to US for trial.

Sheikh Raed Salah wins UK deportation appeal

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:16:33 GMT

UK tribunal: Islamic Movement leader's arrest unconstitutional, court issued deportation order without sufficient evidence.

UK health club responds to anti-Semitic shirt

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 02:20:41 GMT

Virgin Active apologizes after member is seen wearing Arsenal shirt saying "We 8 Yids" on the back.

Obama: Exodus story has inspired non-Jews

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:24:42 GMT

In annual holiday message US president says, “throughout history, there are those who targeted the Jewish people for harm."

British lecturer: Jerusalem doesn’t belong to Jews

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:34:53 GMT

University of Exeter lecturer tells Global March to Jerusalem protesters, "the only way we can stop Israel is to act against it."

MP receives death threats for Israel support

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:13:00 GMT

Conservative parliamentarian John Howell asked pro-Palestinian activist about the ‘100 rockets which hit Israel’ earlier this month.

Jewish left withdraw support for London mayor contender

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:52:21 GMT

London mayoral candidate said Jews are too rich to vote for him.

Hague on Iran: 'All options are on the table'

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:27:10 GMT

British FM tells Meridor that he "outlined Britain’s policy of a dual track approach of pressure and engagement."

Leaked Assad emails reveal Iran influence

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:55:14 GMT

Emails leaked to 'The Guardian' reveal Syrian President Assad’s taste in music and affection for his wife.

Osborne on Livingston: ‘No friend of UK's Jews'

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:32:37 GMT

Livingstone, who is challenging incumbent mayor, has a history of strained relations with the Jewish community.

British politician resigns for anti-Israel comments

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:57:14 GMT

Party leader Nick Clegg told British Liberal Democrat Baroness Jenny Tonge to apologize or step down following statements.

Hague: Syrian opposition is ‘legitimate'

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:31:15 GMT

UK foreign secretary says Bashar Assad's rule is a "criminal regime," speaking at Friends of Syria meeting in Tunisia.

Violence breaks out at LSE anti-Israel protest

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:42:14 GMT

Jewish and Israeli students clash with pro-Palestinian activists who put up mock “Israeli apartheid wall” on campus.

UK’s Jewish Book Week celebrates 60 years

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:44:53 GMT

A leading festival of Jewish thoughts and ideas and a major event in the Jewish calendar, the book week is not without controversy.

Israel supporters lobby British Parliament

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:59:49 GMT

At least 300 Christians and Jews of UK lobby parliament, Zionist Federation says.

BBC apologizes for quiz question on Israeli cities

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:53:04 GMT

Anti-Israel activists have brought the BBC to task, forcing it to apologize for referring to Ariel as an Israeli city during a lighthearted cable quiz show.

Islamist Abu Qatada set for release after UK overruled

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:33:14 GMT

Osama bin Laden's right hand man will be freed after European court blocked his deportation to Jordan where he faces terrorism.

Anti-Israel activist convicted for attacking Jewish man

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:47:31 GMT

Activist found guilty of assaulting Jewish man at a London supermarket protest is plans to vigorously appeal the conviction.

UK anti-Semitic incidents fall in 2011

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:07:14 GMT

Rate still the fourth-highest annual total since recording began in 1984.

Islamists guilty of London Stock Exchange bomb plot

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:25:49 GMT

Radical UK citizens inspired by al-Qaida; had also planned attacks on US embassy, home of London mayor, 2 rabbis.

Paper slammed for Jewish security article

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:06:11 GMT

'Guardian' article published on Holocaust Memorial Day criticized government funding for security at Jewish schools.

Court dismisses case of anti-Israeli activist biting

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:34:21 GMT

Abdelkarim punched and bit the cheek of Dean Gold, who was part of a small group of Israel supporters.

Protests expected at Habimah London performances

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:46:39 GMT

Threat reported by London blogger who recorded anti-Israel activist meeting.

Iranian channel attacks UK media regulators

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:37:37 GMT

Press TV reacts angrily after it was taken off the air by British media watchdog for broadcasting from Tehran.

Amnesty refuses to reconsider anti-Israel activist speech

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:44:44 GMT

Journalist Ben White to discuss his new book ‘Palestinians in Israel: segregation, discrimination and democracy’ at London event.

British museum refuses call to boycott Ahava lab

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:48:50 GMT

Anti-Israel artists and academics push for end to scientific research cooperation.

UK students face punishment for Nazi-themed game

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:55:36 GMT

Jewish student was left with a broken nose after objecting to drinking game, which was called “Nazi Ring of Fire.”

Britain calls for Syria’s removal from UNESCO c'tees

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:30:20 GMT

Minister says UK will “explicitly address” Syria’s membership in the UN cultural body.

Middle East Monitor selling Sheikh Raed Salah calendars

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:22:27 GMT

Leader of the northern branch of the Islamic Movement has been in Britain since June, despite being banned from entering the country.

Israeli student in UK wins battle over bias claims

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:00:49 GMT

Smadar Bakovic from Neveh Ilan wins campaign against anti-Israel advisor in Warwick University.

Holocaust archive to open in Britain

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:04:18 GMT

Archive will be available free of charge at the Wiener Library in London, world's oldest Holocaust memorial institution.

TA think tank: Israel fought de-legitimization

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:28:13 GMT

A report by the Reut Institute shows that efforts in 2011 to counter attacks on Israel's legitimacy were successful.

UK’s Osborne pays tribute to Israeli innovation

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:37:52 GMT

British Chancellor of the Exchequer says Israel is “a remarkable success story when it comes to hi-tech and is a beacon to the world.”

UK watchdog: PA Mission website presents misleading map

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:16:49 GMT

Tourist ad on site describes Jaffa and Haifa as part of "occupied Palestine," and Jerusalem as "in dispute."

UK and Israeli film delegations exchange ideas in London

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:43:41 GMT

Delegation of leading players from the British and Israel film industries celebrate UK-Israel Film Co-production Treaty.

MP questions ambassador to Israel’s allegiance

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:15:12 GMT

Paul Flynn: Past British envoys were not Jews, so as "to avoid the accusation that they have gone native."

UK rabbi inspires Israel advocacy conference

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:26:01 GMT

After reading a report published last year by Reut Institute, Rabbi Guttentag decided it was time to act.

Student group calls on LSE to revoke Saif al-Islam’s PhD

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:43:34 GMT

London-based organization says the university owes it to its students to revoke Gaddafi's degree.

Israel’s new ambassador presents credentials to UK's queen

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:34:30 GMT

Daniel Taub arrives at Buckingham palace, becoming the 18th top representative of Israel in the UK.

UK university won't take action over anti-Semitic comments

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:59:25 GMT

“Hitler was right” and “anti-Semitism doesn’t exist,” jazz musician tells audience of 30 at school event, according to 'Jewish Chronicle.'

UK gov’t bans radical Islamic group

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:56:58 GMT

Home Secretary issues order making it a criminal offense to associate with Muslims Against Crusades.

Global Jewish charity shares work with UK officials

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:55:13 GMT

Tag International Development describes work with Israeli charities around the world at Parliament reception.

UK Chief Rabbi delivers Invocation prayer at US Senate

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:20:36 GMT

Jonathan Sacks is first British Jewish community leader to fulfill the honor, says world must “honor the dignity of difference.”

MP given protection after visit to London mosque

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:50:16 GMT

Radical Islamist group posts threat against parliamentarian on web; say last year's stabbing of MP Stephen Timms serves as "piercing reminder."

NY court rejects Cherney’s plea to move case to Israel

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:08:29 GMT

Court denied an objection to the court’s jurisdiction from Cherney’s lawyers over a case involving Gliklad, a Ukrainian- born Israeli living in New York.

Raed Salah loses appeal against UK deportation

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:37:45 GMT

UK immigration tribunal concludes that pro-Palestinian activist engaged in “the unacceptable behavior of fostering hatred."

‘Guardian’ columnist apologizes for ‘anti-Semitic slur’

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:17:14 GMT

Deborah Orr: Hamas-Israel prisoner swap acknowledges acceptance of idea that Israeli life more important than Palestinian.

US academics challenged over praise of 'anti-Semitic' book

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:08:16 GMT

‘The Wandering Who’ by 'anti-Semitic' London-based musician hailed by US academics John Mearsheimer and Richard Falk.

Islamic extremist to address London students

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:20:12 GMT

Radical to address University College London after provost denies campus radicalism.

London’s Jewish community center breaks ground

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:02:24 GMT

Mayor Boris Johnson attends ceremony for £50 million project, says he hopes the project "will inspire other Londoners."

British activists fail in Livni arrest attempt

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:09:15 GMT

Opposition leader calls it a "cynical exploitation" of UK legal system, meets with Hague in first UK visit since repeal of war crimes law.

Livni meets with British FM after jurisdiction law change

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:54:43 GMT

First UK visit by senior Israeli official since repeal of war crimes law, which Livni says "clouded relations," Hague calls "appalling."

Livni set to visit UK after jurisdiction law changed

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:36:27 GMT

Opposition leader will become first Israeli official to visit Britain since law allowing citizens to bring war crimes charges curtailed.

'UK university students okay with being openly Jewish'

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:34:14 GMT

Study by Institute for Jewish Policy Research says 58% believe Israel receives fair coverage in lectures and classes.

UK labor federation reaffirms anti-Israel boycott support

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:04:31 GMT

Amendment to motion calls on all unions “to review bilateral relations with all Israeli organizations, including Histadrut."

British advocacy group details influence on press

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:10:38 GMT

British Israel Communications Center accidentally sends email detailing organization's efforts to influence press.

British Government confirms withdrawal from Durban III

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:55:15 GMT

UK Foreign Secretary says “conference, and anti-Semitic atmosphere in which it was held, was particularly unpleasant, divisive chapter in UN history."

UK amends law to protect Israelis from prosecution

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:00:13 GMT

British envoy Gould informs Livni that universal jurisdiction law allowing warrants to be issued against visiting Israelis for war crimes changed.

London Phil Orchestra suspends anti-Israel musicians

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:33:04 GMT

Move followscall to cancel a performance of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in London earlier this month.

‘Palestinian statehood could have poor consequences’

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:03:06 GMT

Former Spanish PM: Statehood would represent a "dangerous mirage"; move may harm Palestinians, not just Israelis, says former Bush adviser.

Former MI5 head wants talks with al-Qaida

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 05:48:43 GMT

Eliza Manningham-Buller says invasion of Iraq was a "distraction," states 9/11 terrorist attacks were a “monstrous crime" but not an act of war.

Palestinian protest disrupts IPO concert in UK

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:56:05 GMT

BBC to re- broadcast full London concert.

UK wax museum puts guard next to Hitler figure

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:17:20 GMT

Security is increased at Madame Tussauds after visitors make Nazi salutes next to waxwork of Hitler.

A raw deal

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:22:04 GMT

Since the late 1960s, the European community has tried to bring about a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a means of exerting its influence on the world stage.

‘Guardian’ publishes contributors who reject Israel’

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:21:12 GMT

Media monitor claims that British newspaper consistently publishes commentary from Palestinians who reject Israel’s legitimacy.

Activists fail in bid to cancel IPO London concert

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:09:53 GMT

BBC Proms organizer: Invitation was purely musical; protest outside London venue expected.

UK gov’t site removes minister’s Israel ‘land grab’ claim

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:39:17 GMT

Conservative minister Alan Duncan claims Israel deprives Palestinians of water in government video.

UK Jewish community commemorates Schalit's birthday

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:17:30 GMT

Community is marking Gilad Schalit’s 25th birthday by launching new awareness campaign, calling on British gov't to press for his release.

University student convicted for desecrating flag

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:53:22 GMT

St. Andrews expels, suspends two students who called Israel "terrorist, Nazi state" and also abused an Israeli flag belonging to a Jewish student.

UK Zionists fight cosmetics firm for anti-Israel project

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:44:28 GMT

StandWithUs, UK Zionist Federation encouraging people to stop buying LUSH products until it drops support for campaign led by anti-Israel charity.

British court dismisses suit brought by oligarch Cherney

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:27:17 GMT

Israeli billionaire had accused his former lawyers of negligence and a breach of duty and trust in connection with real estate deal.

Jewish community shocked and appalled by UK riots

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:03:49 GMT

Media monitoring organization angry over singling out of Hasidic rioters in 'Guardian' report.

UK court rejects gov't request to revoke Salah's bail

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:58:58 GMT

Leader of the northern branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel is now set to remain in UK until his deportation hearing, likely in September.

Israeli industrialist can testify via video, UK court says

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:14:45 GMT

Michael Cherney will be allowed to give testimony to British High Court via video link rather than face arrest by traveling to the UK.

Salah ordered released on bail by High Court in Britain

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:11:59 GMT

High Court judge agrees to former Umm el-Fahm's application for bail with conditions that include restrictions on him speaking in public.

Archbishop launches appeal to help beleaguered Christians

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:20:05 GMT

Williams calls on Anglicans, others to contribute funds towards sustainability of "vulnerable" communities, especially in the West Bank.

Islamic Movement’s Salah to remain in UK prison

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:38:17 GMT

British court denies Raed Salah's appeal against deportation order; Salah rejects decision, says he will leave UK without being deported.

Jewish academic sues his ‘institutionally racist’ union

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:56:39 GMT

Ronnie Fraser, a doctorate student and director of the Academic Friends of Israel, accuses UCU of breaching UK's Equality Act.

Islamic Movement’s Salah set to fight deportation from UK

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:36:20 GMT

Lawyer for head of Islamic Movement’s northern branch says formal notice of Appeal has been lodged despite difficulties.

PM: We have right to work against ‘provocation flotilla’

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:09:29 GMT

Irish activists: Israeli agents sabotaged our ship; "this isn’t a Bond movie," retorts J’lem; Hamas man named as "brain" behind Dutch vessel.

UK JNF head: Cameron resigned due to anti-Israel pressure

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:42:45 GMT

Samuel Hayek, chairman of JNF UK: “Mr. Cameron’s decision is a clear, politically motivated attack on Israel and this is a worrying development.”

Anti-circumcision call gets London Jewish rep. fired

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:19:41 GMT

Board of Deputies member, Rebbecca Steinfeld, removed from position after referring to circumcision as "male genital mutilation" in op-ed article.

British High Court to decide: Can Cherney testify by video?

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:42:42 GMT

Israeli oligarch originally from Uzbekistan suing Deripaska over a disputed shareholding stake in Rusal, the world’s largest aluminium company.

‘University of London receives Saudi funds’

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:00:56 GMT

This is ‘completely unacceptable’ for a university that prides itself on its support for human rights, says director of student rights.

Scottish council rejects anti-Israel motion

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:31:35 GMT

Liberal Democrat councillor’s boycott clause removed from motion.

Cameron denies political pressure led to JNF resignation

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:11:42 GMT

British PM stepped down as patron of the Jewish National Fund in the UK because of his workload.

UK academic union rejects EU definition of anti-Semitism

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:28:50 GMT

The UCU is institutionally racist, Board of British Jews charges; UCU claims definition designed to deflect criticism of Israel.

Academic union in UK again votes to boycott Israel

Tue, 31 May 2011 03:13:04 GMT

Academic Friends of Israel: decision by the University College Union (UCU) to pass a resolution for academic and cultural boycott is illegal.

Britain pledges £2.1m. for Auschwitz preservation

Sun, 29 May 2011 02:05:35 GMT

Money to be used to for long-term preservation and restoration, and to help educate new generations about horrors of the Holocaust.

Amnesty approves controversial anti-Israel event

Tue, 24 May 2011 03:32:34 GMT

Despite widespread calls to cancel, Amnesty International will allow "Complicity in Oppression: Do the Media Aid Israel?" to go ahead.

London students see wave of anti-Israel activity

Fri, 20 May 2011 05:49:32 GMT

The National Union of Students adopted a motion branding Israel an “apartheid regime”, calling for student participation in Gaza protest flotillas.

London to host conference for support of Israel

Sun, 15 May 2011 03:24:16 GMT

Over 1,000 participants to attend ‘We Believe in Israel' in order to push pro-Israel campaign, grassroots activism.

UK minister with alleged links to Israeli ‘oligarch’ quits

Sat, 14 May 2011 23:28:01 GMT

Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, minister of state for security and counter- terrorism, stepped down at her own request in order to work with private industry.

Center-right MEPs come out against new Gaza flotilla

Thu, 12 May 2011 03:45:33 GMT

15 vessels, 1,500 people hope to break blockade at end of month; European Parliament members call plan "an act of provocation."

Europe votes to label kosher slaughter ‘unstunned'

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:45:11 GMT

Jewish leaders calls Pessah vote ‘discriminatory’ and ‘insulting’; decision is part of bill setting fresh guidelines for food packaging.

Book claims Israel sent arms to Argentina in Falklands War

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:38:17 GMT

Argentinian journalist says Menachem Begin supported military junta to avenge the 1947 hanging of Irgun fighter Dov Gruner.

BBC: Flotilla program overall was accurate and impartial

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:33:19 GMT

Following complaints from critics of Israel deeming show as biased, investigation does however find 3 instances where guidelines breached.

El Al plane bomb plotter could be freed early

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:15:11 GMT

London High Court rules that parole board to make final decision on Nazir Hindawi, who was jailed for 1986 plot.

British PM voices hope for peace and stability for Israel

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:48:08 GMT

Cameron says British government would do all it can to help Israel seek peace and stability.

British gov’t slammed for visit to Muslim Brotherhood

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:14:59 GMT

Official visit by the UK Foreign office leads to heavy criticism; official to 'Post': Embassy maintains 'working level contacts' in Egypt.

NY court to decide on jurisdiction in Israeli oligarch case

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:17:04 GMT

Case involves a dispute over $270 million in an agreement for a stake in Russian coal-producing organization Kuzbassrazrezugol.

UK student union elects radical Islamists

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:00:28 GMT

2 elected to top leadership posts at Westminster University have ties to group calling for Islamic or caliphate.

Britain opposes call to retract Goldstone Report

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:55:27 GMT

Foreign Office: Judge did not seek such move or elaborate on other allegations, ‘which we believe require serious follow-up by parties.’

UK school condemns violence, distances itself from attack

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:28:50 GMT

University condemns Hate-fueled attack that brought 1 pro-Israel protester to hospital, says it awaits police report.

Reuters denies using anti-Israel rhetoric

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:42:14 GMT

Global news agency called IDF "the Israeli occupation forces"; Honest Reporting accuses BBC of burying story of Itamar massacre.

British PM: Let Tehran boycott London Olympics

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:20:00 GMT

Iranian protest over new Olympics logo purportedly connoting ‘Zion’ is ‘completely paranoid,’ Cameron says.

UK: Regional uncertainty mustn't affect peace process

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:15:50 GMT

During meeting with Abbas, Hague says Hamas "should not be allowed to stifle the democratic expression of Palestinian opinion."

LSE head resigns over Libya link

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 02:42:14 GMT

Conservative MP in UK calls on London School of Economics' council members to consider stepping down as well.

British PM pledges his ‘indestructible’ support for Israel

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:40:27 GMT

David Cameron says Israel has a right to search vessels entering Gaza, protect its people from rocket, missile attacks coming from the Strip.

Gaddafi donation to UK university to go to scholarship fund

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:33:00 GMT

The London School of Economics says it will set up fund to support North African students with money donated by son of Libyan leader.

Cherney says he mistakenly signed deal after drinking

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:02:21 GMT

Israeli oligarch accused of owing $270m., in accordance with signed agreement for stake in Russian coal-producing organization.

JNF UK resigns from Jewish Leadership Council

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:30:04 GMT

The Jewish National Fund UK quits Mick Davis-headed controversial Jewish community representative organization citing numerous concerns.

LSE suspends study program financed by Gaddafi’s son

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:11:16 GMT

Prestigious London university announced it has "reconsidered" its North African research program.

LSE cancels event with German critics of radical Islam

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:02:53 GMT

Henryk Broder: ‘You in England have long since begun to do away with yourselves;’ school faced opposition from German students.

Dispute over millions has 2 Israeli businessmen in NY court

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:42:08 GMT

One businessman accuses the other of owing him $270m., in accordance with a signed agreement for a stake in a Russian coal-producing organization.

UK university probes speaker who compared Israel to Nazis

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:50:08 GMT

Mike Prysner spoke on the day of a Holocaust Memorial Day event at University of Birmingham, comparing Gaza to concentration camp.

UK physician to TAU: Discipline pro-boycott academics

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:37:02 GMT

Prof. Stuart Stanton calls the school to take a stand after two of its lecturers call for support of a boycott of Israel.

UK’s Hague: Now’s no time for tough talk from J’lem

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:50:34 GMT

British foreign secretary says there is legitimate fear that Middle East peace process will lose further momentum and be put to one side.

UK calls on Lithuania to tackle anti-Semitism

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:25:58 GMT

Letter calls on country to reverse court decision declaring the swastika part of the country’s “historic legacy.”

UK charity hosts Israel’s wounded in London

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:16:20 GMT

IDF Soldiers injured in combat spend a week in a prestigious London hotel, courtesy of One Family.

Anti-Israel activists hound Israeli Arab diplomat

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:07:39 GMT

Student organization accuses pro-Palestinian protesters of shutting down debate after disruption at Edinburgh University talk.

2010: Anti-Semitic incidents in UK drop 31% from 2009

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 06:45:04 GMT

Figures, nonetheless, are the the second-highest ever according to CST report; 639 incidents were reported across the country.

Christian leader pivotal to Herzl’s work recognized

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:26:41 GMT

Israeli officials, int'l and local Jewish leaders attend tombstone commemoration of Rev. William Henry Hechler in London.

Student leader suffers anti-Semitism over fee hikes

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:44:31 GMT

Rise in tuition fees triggers anti-Semitic epithets against University of Mancehster student Aaron Porter.

British author Ian McEwan says no to boycott call

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:37:30 GMT

"I’m for dialogue, engagement, and looking for ways in which literature can reach across political divides," says recipient of Jerusalem Prize.

Anti-government activists continue protests in Cairo

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:15:09 GMT

Officials in Jerusalem concerned not that Mubarak is in danger, but whether eventual successor can withstand similar challenges.

UK dept. store warns of action over anti-Israel campaign

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:29:09 GMT

British chain John Lewis threatens further action after Palestinian Solidarity Campaign fabricates claim they stopped carrying Ahava products.

Backlash forces Jewish group to cancel West Bank trip

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:20:21 GMT

UK's Jewish Leadership Council had planned to visit the West Bank to meet Palestinian leaders and NGOs.

British FM hosts Lieberman, denounces settlements

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:41:28 GMT

Hague says he views Israel as “a close friend of long standing,” but adds that occupation is "eroding int'l support for Israel."

Hague: 'Occupation is eroding int'l support for Israel'

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:02:15 GMT

British Foreign Secretary tells Lieberman settlements are "illegal, an obstacle to peace, and should stop," window for Mideast peace is closing.

Students at LSE shoot down academic boycott motion

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:40:14 GMT

Over half of students at joint event hosted by Israel and Palestine student union societies reject boycott.

British retailer denies boycotting Israeli cosmetics

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 02:30:57 GMT

John Lewis spokesman says anti-Israel group created “false and misleading" information; chain still stocks Israeli goods.

UK to J'lem: Request probe of group 'with Hamas ties'

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:39:02 GMT

Despite Barak signing order deeming London-based Palestine Return Centre illegal, Israel hasn't asked British to investigate terror connections.

'Travel Palestine' ad is a 'step back' to rejectionsim

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:10:24 GMT

Board of Deputies of British Jews responds to text in "National Geographic" ad which seems to blot out Israel's existence.

Probe launched on 'Travel Palestine' ad omitting Israel

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 02:44:04 GMT

UK advertising regulator inundated with complaints over text in "National Geographic" ad which seems to blot out Israel's existence.

Two shuls on target list of alleged British terror cell

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:02:26 GMT

Nine suspects arrested were indicted over intention to attack London Stock Exchange, US Embassy, mayor's office; terror alert still "severe."

London University apologizes for map with no Israel

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 02:34:56 GMT

New Middle East research center at London School of Economics has map of the Middle East that has Beirut and the Gaza Strip but no Israel.

Britain is the ‘hub of hate,’ claims TA think tank report

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:39:01 GMT

Reut Institute says assault on Israel’s legitimacy is based on Arab and Islamist ideology, urges coordinated fightback.

British Foreign Office denies holding information on MIAs

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:07:51 GMT

Document could reveal information on fate of three Israeli soldiers who went missing in June 1982 during the First Lebanon War.

UK envoy: Israel's foes cross red lines

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 02:46:05 GMT

Ambassador Ron Prosor says Israel's adversaries are constantly trying to demonize Israel through "blood libels."

Chief rabbi of UK to step down in 2013

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 03:19:32 GMT

Lord Jonathan Sacks will retire after holding the position of chief rabbi for over two decades; succession to be determined in the summer.

UK chief rabbi: Universities failing in anti-Semitism fight

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:30:34 GMT

Jonathan Sacks says school authorities “turning a blind eye and a deaf ear” to increasing inflammatory campus speeches.

EU ministers call to rescind rule for kosher meat labeling

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:45:45 GMT

The new draft follows months of lobbying by representatives of Shechita UK together with the European Jewish Congress (EJC).

US ambassador slammed for visiting East London Mosque

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:12:11 GMT

Mosque which Louis Susman visited accused of hosting and espousing extremist Islamist views which has encouraged terrorist acts.

UK: Labor calls for compulsory settlement product labeling

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:49:47 GMT

"Step up pressure on Israel to stop building settlements by pushing for greater Europe-wide transparency on food products exported from the West Bank."

British PM extends condolences to Israel for Carmel fires

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 01:40:36 GMT

Cameron says UK deployed two helicopters to help control fires; UK foreign secretary, Obama also send condolences and offer assistance.

'Terror supporting' Arabic-daily editor to speak at LSE

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:18:17 GMT

Abdel Bari Atwan said he would dance in Trafalgar Square if Iranian missiles were to strike Israel.

UK begins process of changing universal jurisdiction law

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:05:36 GMT

British Foreign Minister William Hague sas the current law is an “anomaly” which allows activists to abuse the system.

UK: Queen's UAE trip doesn't signify shift away from Israel

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 01:43:51 GMT

British Embassy denies 'Telegraph' report which claimed Foreign Office said Britain would "take on board" Arab foreign policy.

Pro-Palestinian activists blockade Ahava store in London

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:45:24 GMT

Police arrest 2 protesters who locked themselves to a cement-filled barrel at shop's entrance; store reopens for business.

'Anti-Semitic material being taught in UK Islamic schools'

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:20:48 GMT

BBC documentary reveals: Some 5,000 Muslim children being taught from Saudi textbook which teaches that Jews are transformed from pigs, apes.

UK university hosts ‘anti-West’ week under ‘justice' guise

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:05:01 GMT

Organized by Islamic Society at Imperial College London, “Justice Week” described as forum “to highlight Islamic perspective of injustices."

Solicitors’ group accused of hosting ‘kangaroo court'

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:53:24 GMT

Law Society of England and Wales denies connection to event "putting those complicit with Israel on trial."

Literary magazine ‘using public money to demonize Israel’

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:38:49 GMT

Media watchdog: Only once in 11 years did ‘London Review of Books’ reflect Israel’s view.

When Gabriel Latner turned tables on the Israel-bashers

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:10:04 GMT

Canadian law student won Cambridge University student union debate for Israel... despite losing it.

British politician: ‘Israel is the root cause of terrorism'

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:06:09 GMT

Liberal Democratic peer asks why world allows Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to continue – "Is it Holocaust guilt?"

Anti-Semitic themes found in mainstream British circles

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 03:59:00 GMT

Comparisons of Israel to Nazi Germany are becoming increasingly common anti-Semitic conspiracies are used more freely in conversation.

UK Islam Channel slammed for advocating domestic violence

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:17:12 GMT

The pro-Islamist satellite TV channel breached UK Broadcasting Code by advocating marital rape and calling women who wore perfume "prostitutes."

Miliband urges Arab Peace Plan approval

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:59:51 GMT

British FM tells Syrian counterpart that Arab Initiative is best way to address Israeli doubts, fears.

Because hearing is not seeing

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:34:53 GMT

200 London students make a wrenching Auschwitz visit, sponsored by the Holocaust Educational Trust. Our reporter went with them.

Venezuelan embassy in UK to commemorate intifada

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 04:08:59 GMT

Several groups condemn event as glorifying terrorism.

UK’s Hague to push for new settlement freeze

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:58:49 GMT

Foreign Office spokesman says freeze will allow talks to be resumed, finding a viable solution to the conflict is in everyone's long-term interest.

Dershowitz: Goldstone follow-up commission head a ‘bigot'

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:04:40 GMT

UN Watch urges Christian Tomuschat to resign; German law professor says writings reflect view Israel is bound by int'l law like any other country.

UK vows to review air freight security in wake of bomb plot

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:05:20 GMT

Lord Carlile, gov't’s independent reviewer of terror legislation, says would be unfeasible to check each of thousands of parcels that fly through UK airports.

London conference focuses on Israel's portrayal in media

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:26:42 GMT

MK Nachman Shai (Kadima), Nahum Barnea and Ehud Ya’ari among 150 participants.

British chief rabbi's song gets million hits on YouTube

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:52:21 GMT

A special video recording of "Oseh Shalom" recorded by cantors was made to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Israel's establishment.

US ‘Surfing Rabbi’ causes stir by joining far-right march

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:32:08 GMT

California state senate candidate and Tea Party activist Rabbi Nachum Shifren attends far-right group's London protest outside Israeli Embassy.

Report: Blair’s sister-in-law converts to Islam

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 05:12:39 GMT

Lauren Booth, employee of Iranian Press TV awarded diplomatic status by Hamas, wishes to educate former UK prime minister on true Islam.

UK news agency regrets misusing Auschwitz picture

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:58:46 GMT

The mistake was picked up by Canadian journalist Craig Silverman, author of the award-winning book on press criticism 'Regret the Error.'

Iran-funded book accuses Israel of Hariri assassination

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 02:29:14 GMT

"The Big Lie 2," an English-language book, says Israel used American missile to kill the Lebanese prime minister.

Protests against Swiss failure to uphold Iran sanctions

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:02:36 GMT

The Stop the Bomb coalition holds demonstrations; Israel slams energy giant EGL for ignoring sanctions.

UK judge reprimanded for using anti-Israel imagery

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 03:50:29 GMT

Judge compared Israel’s conduct during Operation Cast Lead to the Nazi regime, discussed "colonialization" and "ethnic cleansing."

Preacher set to sue own church over anti-Israel policies

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 03:43:49 GMT

David Hallam, a Methodist minister from Birmingham, accused his church of using donations to pursue a campaign of discrimination against Israel.

‘New Statesman’ prints pro-Palestinian flotilla advert

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 03:36:51 GMT

Activists accuse BBC of "a consistently pro-Israel bias"; other publications had refused to publish advertisement.

British FM warns settlements undermine Israel’s security

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 03:22:26 GMT

At pro-Israel event in Birmingham, Hague says, "We have no quarrel with the Iranian people," but will press on with biting sanctions.

Islamic Movement preacher to address London conference

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:05:53 GMT

Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky says Jews aim to conquer the entire Middle East region, lowest creatures on earth, only understand language of killing.

'Organizers of Gaza-bound catamaran have double standards'

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 03:48:01 GMT

Italian academic: These are the kind of things that get enlightened Jews agitated – if the alleged perpetrator is Israel.

Amnesty calls on ICC to act on Cast Lead ‘war crimes’

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:25:17 GMT

NGO also calls on all states to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in Gaza conflict under "universal jurisdiction."

Brits deem anti-Israel group Holocaust event 'offensive'

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:08:48 GMT

Government bans any mention of Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign event on the official Holocaust Memorial Day Trust’s website.

New Labor leader Ed Miliband promises relief

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 11:20:17 GMT

Jewish minister narrowly defeats elder, better known brother in close run contest; pledges to reunite wounded party.

Polish group begins legal action against David Irving

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:46:33 GMT

Organization hopes to convict British Holocaust denier for “minimizing” the scale of Nazi atrocities.

Holocaust-denier Irving to lead tours of death camps

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 02:32:30 GMT

British revisionist historian scheduled to take a tour to concentration camps and former site of Warsaw Ghetto.

UK union to maintain partial boycott

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:48:48 GMT

Britain’s Jews welcome decision not to escalate sanctions; union also votes to strengthen ties with radical fringe group, Palestine Solidarity Campaign.

West Ham supports Grant’s in missing match on Yom Kippur

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:23:00 GMT

English soccer club respects manager's decision to miss game because of fast day observance.

UK trade union federation to continue boycott support

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:05:05 GMT

TUC drops plans for general boycott of Israel, but settlement goods ban to continue; group to strengthen ties with Palestine Solidarity Campaign.

Former jihad leader to bin Laden: Step back from fighting

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 03:29:53 GMT

Noman Benotman, previously leader of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, urges bin Laden to consider a six-month cease fire.

Scotland rejects call to end trade initiatives with Israel

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 02:33:08 GMT

Anti-Israel activist Asid Khan submitted petition to Scottish Parliament.

Pope encouraged by start of direct negotiations

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:44:39 GMT

Iran predicts peace talks will fail, urges Muslims to rally in support of the Palestinians on "International Quds Day."

Dutch court fines Muslim group for Holocaust-denial cartoon

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:31:28 GMT

In addition to the fine, it imposed a two-year probation period on the group.

UK teachers gather for first Holocaust education seminar

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:11:40 GMT

Holocaust Educational Trust gives teachers the chance to develop their understanding.

Anti-Israel group urges BBC complaints

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:14:05 GMT

Group angered by broadcast of ‘shockingly biased’ flotilla program.

UNESCO denies involvement in Gaza art exhibition

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:02:03 GMT

The controversial “Loss of Innocence” exhibition was brought to the UK last year by anti- Israel activist Rod Cox.

Europeans hail return to negotiating table

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:53:35 GMT

Hague: talks are a “courageous step” towards a lasting peace.

BBC’s flotilla film slammed as ‘biased’

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:13:00 GMT

Anti-Israel groups outraged at 'racist' documentary; plan protests.

UK Jews slam ‘Haaretz’ columnist for book tour

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:22:47 GMT

Gideon Levy has aligned himself with anti-Israel groups.

Ahava store protesters cleared of charges

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:47:00 GMT

Activists who chained themselves inside London location acquitted.

Iranian news broke UK media regulations

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:13:34 GMT

Gaza flotilla report was presented by Blair’s sister-in-law.

UK hosts ‘anti-terror camp’ for Muslim youths

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:26:27 GMT

The conference is set to look at contemporary issues facing Muslims such as terrorism, suicide bombing and jihad.

New Foreign Office chief was involved with PLO official

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:23:07 GMT

Simon Fraser resigned earlier position after romance with PLO official.

UK 'very concerned' over Lebanon, Gaza

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:48:20 GMT

British condemn Lebanon and Israel for border violence.

US urges Israeli, Lebanese restraint

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:15:50 GMT

Nasrallah warns Hizbullah will get involved in next clash with IDF.

'Gaza cannot remain a prison camp'

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:07:34 GMT

In Turkey, UK's Cameron makes harsh comments against Israel.

UK judge to be probed for anti-Israel speech

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:04:08 GMT

George Bathurst-Norman compared IDF conduct in Operation Cast Lead to Nazis.

Russian-Israeli oligarch fights former business partner

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:06:27 GMT

Billionaire says partner reneged on business arrangements.

Israel hails 'twisted' UK law change

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:32:31 GMT

Move to prevent "arrest warrants to make a political statement."

Countries deny they’ve stopped refueling Iranian planes

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:27:51 GMT

Iran sets conditions for restarting talks; China balks at US sanctions

New booklet reveals Muslim acts of heroism during Holocaust

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:03:31 GMT

“The Role of Righteous Muslim Persons,” initiated by Faith Matters, an interfaith organization.

Blair: Flotilla helped ease blockade

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:19:45 GMT

Quartet envoy tells BBC incident sped adoption of new approach to Gaza.

Pope moves speech for Jewish MPs

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:04:33 GMT

Parliament speech on Yom Kippur eve to end in time for Jewish members.

Jewish lawyers debate Goldstone, boycotts at UK conference

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:36:32 GMT

Notables attend “Democratic and Legal Norms in an age of terror” meeting.

UK factory saboteurs acquitted

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:40:28 GMT

Activists smashed arms factory to "prevent Israeli war crimes."

UK Church to boycott Israeli goods

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:21:51 GMT

Methodist Church rejects products from the West Bank.

Global trade union rejects call to boycott Israel

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:32:38 GMT

World trade union movement stands by Histadrut, promotes cooperation.

British trade union calls for boycott

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:27:40 GMT

One of UK's largest unions votes for boycott, expelling Israeli envoy.

Anne Frank’s sexual awakening fictionalized

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:10:41 GMT

British book condemned for "cashing in" on respected figure.

British gov’t bans ‘hate preacher’ from entering UK

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:03:01 GMT

Islamist preacher banned from UK for unacceptable behavior.

UK Jewish group celebrates 250 years

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:03:11 GMT

British Board of Deputies kicks off milestone celebrations today

Methodists set to clash with Jewish community in UK

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:44:37 GMT

Board of Deputies of British Jews says Methodist document could damage relations.

UK’s ambassador to Israel knighted in queen’s birthday honor

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:37:23 GMT

Tom Phillips appointed a KCMG (Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St.

Galloway announces convoy to ‘end the siege’

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:08:58 GMT

Veteran anti-Israel activist plans land, sea convoys to leave after Ramadan.

UK appoints its first envoy for post-Holocaust issues

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:18:13 GMT

Foreign Secretary Hague: We will continue to support those working to right past wrongs.

UK's largest union calls for Israel boycott

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:12:12 GMT

2 million member 'Unite' calls it "rogue" and "terror" state.

Ariel College prof: UK union boycott would be illegal

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:23:14 GMT

Professor accuses the union of discrimination.

British PM calls on Israel to end blockade

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:36:59 GMT

Foreign Minister laments IDF level of preparedness in raid

Britain’s largest academic union cuts ties with Histadrut

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:58:33 GMT

UCU conference also passes motion in support of Palestinian academic trade unionists.

Groups slam 'Guardian' SA nukes story

Mon, 31 May 2010 06:32:39 GMT

Watchdog: Distortion and innuendo used to delegitimize Israel.

Hague: Change universal jurisdiction law

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:12:12 GMT

British FM: ‘Unacceptable’ that officials feel they can’t visit UK.

Hague: Change universal jurisdiction law

Thu, 27 May 2010 17:15:06 GMT

British FM: ‘Unacceptable’ that officials feel they can’t visit UK.

Manchester church for anti-Israel conference

Thu, 27 May 2010 02:10:06 GMT

Catholic leader says meeting undermines 'Quest for peace'.

'Israel committed war crimes in Gaza'

Thu, 27 May 2010 02:10:06 GMT

Amnesty's annual report focuses on Cast Lead, also accuses Hamas.

Pro-Israel group banned from UK trade union conference

Wed, 26 May 2010 11:30:52 GMT

UNISON tells Trade Union Friends of Israel that it could not have a stall at its conference in Bournemouth next month because there was no room.

UK coalition to push for ME peace

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:53:13 GMT

Cameron and Clegg unveil "historic document in British politics."

UK MP friendly to Israel gets Mideast portfolio

Thu, 20 May 2010 03:03:23 GMT

Conservative MP Alistair Burt calls Iran's nuclear program "serious cause for concern."

Oxford students blame Israel for bad Palestinian healthcare

Sun, 16 May 2010 04:05:10 GMT

Anti-Israel activist, former British MP George Galloway invited as special guest at university conference.

Israel won’t appeal UK ad watchdog’s Temple Mt. poster ban

Fri, 14 May 2010 06:12:00 GMT

Tourism Ministry preferred to get the issue out of the headlines.

UK media monitor: Deir Yassin coverage trumps peace talks

Wed, 12 May 2010 08:38:19 GMT

In show of "unadulterated hostility," British paper ‘Independent’ gives short shrift to proximity talks.

Miliband brothers plan to contest UK Labor Party leadership

Wed, 12 May 2010 08:35:42 GMT

Siblings are sons of Jewish immigrants.

UK seeks ‘assurances’ before replacing expelled Mossad envoy

Thu, 06 May 2010 05:36:45 GMT

"We look to Israel to rebuild the trust we believe is required for the full and open relationship we would like," says Foreign Office spokesperson.

Scottish labor federation reaffirms its support for boycott

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:03:24 GMT

STUC also votes to review ties with Histadrut.

Watchdog: BBC biased against Israel

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:58:10 GMT

Portrays Israel as obstructing peace, ignores Palestinian violations.

Scottish activists to protest Israel expo

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:14:38 GMT

Last week the parliament rejected a petition calling for the exhibition to be cancelled.

Fiddler on the mosque

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:53:11 GMT

A new British film explores what happens when an everyman Muslim wakes up to discover one day he was actually born Jewish.

Israel boycott again on agenda in UK

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:10:49 GMT

University College Union will be asked to sever ties with Histadrut.

U London appoints head to Study of Anti-Semitism Institute

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:40:22 GMT

“Anti-Semitism is not only a hugely important subject in its own right but also a particular instance of a broader phenomenon.”

UK’s Zionist Federation urges review of banned Kotel ad

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:57:38 GMT

Jewish community organization says there isn't “the slightest risk” people would be misled by tourism campaign photos.

Irish foreign minister: Gov’t opposes any Israeli boycott

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:51:27 GMT

Micheál Martin told pro-boycott trade union federation "The government does not agree with or support any form of (Israeli) boycott."

Irish unions host 'anti-Israel' parley

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:12:14 GMT

Majority of speakers not opposed to a complete boycott of Israel.

UK bans Kotel from Israeli tourism ad

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:55:37 GMT

Officials deem image misleading, as it is in "occupied territories."

UK regulators to look at War on Want

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:39:33 GMT

Britain’s Charity Commission assessing if charity breached regulations when protesting in supermarket stocking Israeli produce.

Jews blamed for pedophile backlash

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:19:09 GMT

Bishop quoted as saying “Zionist attack” behind criticism of church.

Calls for settlement boycott in UK

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:19:54 GMT

Trade Union campaign: “Would you buy stolen goods?”

Scottish parliament to go ahead with Israel exhibition

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:45:43 GMT

Refuses to heed calls to cancel event that looks at Israel’s contribution to medicine, science and technology.

British music critics incensed by anti-Israel chants at show

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:27:01 GMT

Remarks follow interruption of Jerusalem Quartet performance by hecklers.

UK reviewing arms exports to Israel following Cast Lead

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:43:27 GMT

Comes after Britain acknowledges its equipment was “almost certainly” used in Gaza.

UK lawmaker 'sorry' for Israel conspiracy theory comment

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:16:38 GMT

Pro-Palestinian campaigner Linton claimed Israel's "long tentacles" in Britain funding election campaigns.

The ‘new’ anti-Semitism

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:37:07 GMT

Anthony Julius offers a comprehensive history of Jew-hatred in England.

Australian FM: We await probe results

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:25:29 GMT

Israel concerned about ‘copycat’ effect following UK expulsion of diplomat.

UK students overturn twinning with Gaza U

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:28:12 GMT

Opponents note racism is tolerated, Holocaust denial on the curriculum at institution

'J'lem should be at world's center'

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:00:14 GMT

In London, Barkat says capital should return to the role it played in history.

Israel vows to respond to Kassam hit

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:02:03 GMT

Al-Qaida-inspired group claims attack that kills Thai worker.

UK’s largest Jewish museum reopens after £10m. redevelopment

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:07:21 GMT

Landmark Jewish museum in London opens while Manchester’s museum faces closure.

British Jews set up body to work with Israeli Arabs

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:11:15 GMT

United Kingdom Task Force on Arab Citizens of Israel was set up last year engagement and understanding of issues facing Israeli Arabs.

British Jews set up body to work with Israeli Arabs

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:49:13 GMT

United Kingdom Task Force on Arab Citizens of Israel was set up last year engagement and understanding of issues facing Israeli Arabs.

'Galloway misled public over sum raised for Gaza'

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:53:09 GMT

UK Charity Commission says charity run by controversial MP did not raise over £1 million but rather only £180,000.

'Galloway misled public over sum raised for Gaza'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:35:40 GMT

UK Charity Commission says charity run by controversial MK raised not over £1 million but rather only £180,000.

UK PM honors Brits who saved Jews during Holocaust

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:44:36 GMT

“It is right that we reflect and learn from the past as we go forward in the future,” British prime minister says.

US anti-Semitism envoy slams UN ‘double standards’ on Israel

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:37:05 GMT

Administration to re-engage with HRC in order to "pressure it to fulfill mandate."

US anti-Semitism envoy slams UN ‘double standards’ on Israel

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:07:32 GMT

Administration to re-engage with HRC in order to "pressure it to fulfill mandate."

UK unlikely to amend war crimes arrest law in near future

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:12:12 GMT

Gov't begins process that would make it harder to threaten Israelis, but Tory critics say it's ducking issue.

Irish town tears Israeli Ambassador’s page from guest book

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:27:55 GMT

Evrony says he has visited more than 30 towns and cities in Ireland since his arrival in summer 2006, and has always been received with “typically warm Irish hospitality and friendship.”

UK Muslim leader to put fatwa on Jihad

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:40:05 GMT

Ruling is most comprehensive theological refutation of Islamist terrorism.

UK Muslim leader to issue fatwa against Jihad

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:05:19 GMT

Ruling is most comprehensive theological refutation of Islamist terrorism.

UK's flagship Jewish Book Week kicks off in London

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:59:00 GMT

Football, philosophy and Facebook feature at eclectic event.

UK's flagship Jewish Book Week kicks off in London

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:51:36 GMT

Wide array of events to celebrate the Jewish contribution to the literary world.

TAU academic opens ‘Israel Apartheid Week’ on London campus

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:46:06 GMT

Adi Ophir to share a platform with Sari Hanafi, an associate professor of sociology at the American University of Beirut.

TAU academic opens ‘Israel Apartheid Week’ on London campus

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:55:14 GMT

Adi Ophir to share a platform with Sari Hanafi, an associate professor of sociology at the American University of Beirut.

'UK combat doctrine influenced by IDF'

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:59:03 GMT

British commander Kemp: IDF most professional in handling suicide attacks.

'UK combat doctrine influenced by IDF'

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:15:34 GMT

British officer Richard Kemp: IDF's the most professional in handling suicide attacks.

Embassy cancels deputy envoy’s talk at Manchester Uni

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:11:25 GMT

Prosor: We will not be intimidated by groups who threaten violence.

'Britain knew about Mossad hit'

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:22:08 GMT

UK denies report MI6 was told about use of UK passports before Mabhouh's death.

British papers insist Israel owes UK an explanation

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:12:16 GMT

With the exception of 'The Times,' most of Britain's broadsheet newspapers led with the ongoing passport saga.

UK ‘invites’ Israeli envoy for talk

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:09:21 GMT

Brown orders inquiry into use of British passports in Mabhouh assassination.

TAU lecturer to urge London audience to boycott Israel

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:08:57 GMT

Matar will be speaking at London University’s School for Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), a campus renowned for anti-Israel activity.

Tonge fired over organ harvesting remark

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:11:35 GMT

UK baroness removed from health post after urging inquiry into IDF Haiti aid.

Livni 'willing to get cuffed'

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:17:12 GMT

Universal jurisdiction law fix could wait until after UK's elections.

Slaughter the Jews call 'misunderstood'

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:07:31 GMT

Oxford student says he referred to Battle of Khaybar, not killing Jews.

'Haiti organ harvesting claims false'

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:43:42 GMT

Baroness Tonge sacked after accusing Israel of exploiting victims.

Police probe 'Kill Jews' Oxford chant

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:48:16 GMT

University student shouts “Itbah Al-Yahud” at Danny Ayalon during lecture.

Police probe 'Kill Jews' Oxford chant

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:35:31 GMT

University student shouts “Itbah Al-Yahud” at Danny Ayalon during lecture.

At Oxford, student shouts ‘Kill the Jews’ at Ayalon

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:59:03 GMT

University representative tells 'Post' incident now in police hands.

Cambridge allows event with supporter of suicide bombing

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:57:06 GMT

After cancelling Benny Morris talk, prestigious university allows event with Hamas backer.

Benny Morris talk stirs uproar at Cambridge

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:52:17 GMT

University's Israel Society called off talk "for fear of being portrayed as a mouthpiece of Islamophobia."

UK anti-Semitism at record high

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:17:26 GMT

Prime Minister Gordon Brown: There is absolutely no place for racism.

UK increases funds for research projects with Israel

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:58:57 GMT

Program has just awarded its first grants to 15 joint Israeli and British academic projects.

'FT sees Israel as main cause of ME problems'

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:41:38 GMT

Study shows business paper downplays factors integral to conflict, such as terrorism and split between Hamas, Fatah.

Operation Cast Lead’s wounded soldiers hit London

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:40:16 GMT

London-based Jewish charity One Family hosts 9 combat soldiers in UK capital.

Brown meets Abbas in London

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:00:23 GMT

Talk focus on need to renew efforts towards lasting agreement with Israel.

London ceremonies mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:01:33 GMT

Former British POW Denis Avey honored for changing places with a Jewish prisoner in Auschwitz.

Brown meets soldier who traded places with Auschwitz inmate

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:57:36 GMT

Denis Avey swapped clothes with a Jewish prisoner at the concentration camp on two separate occasions.

Greek MP returns 'stolen' Golan wine

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:52:51 GMT

Deputy PM of Greece sends back gift because wine was produced on land which "belongs to Syria."

UK chief rabbi pens prayer for Haiti victims

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:22:16 GMT

Jonathan Sacks urges people to identify themselves with international fundraising and rehabilitation.

TAU scholar to advocate Israel boycott

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:57:16 GMT

Dr. Anat Matar to support move at London university event commemerating year since 'attack' on Gaza.

Radical Islamist lectures at London university

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:53:53 GMT

Member of group accused of grooming bombers that attacked 'Mike's Place' teaching at UK university.