Britain

Pro-Israel protesters in London demand Hamas release hostages

Waving the blue and white Israeli flag adorned with the Star of David, several participants wept as the names of hostages were read out to the crowd.

By REUTERS
22/10/2023
Palestinians take part in a rally marking the 31st anniversary of Hamas' founding, in Gaza City

Israel freezes Barclays bank account linked to Hamas fundraising

The Israeli police said in a statement on Tuesday that its cyber unit worked with British police to freeze a Barclays bank account linked to Hamas.

By REUTERS
11/10/2023

UK PM Sunak to Jewish communities in Britain: 'I am with you'

"There are not two sides to these events. There is no question of balance, I stand with Israel, we stand with Israel," Sunak said.

By REUTERS
10/10/2023

What place does 'please' and 'thank you' have in Israel? - opinion

Being courteous costs nothing but can mean everything.

UK PM Rishi Sunak celebrates Sukkot before Conservative Party conference

Sunak, who has long been a defender of the UK’s Jewish community and of the State of Israel, shook the lulav and etrog under the Board of Deputies of British Jews’ Sukkah.

Swastika on a wall (illustrative)

UK police investigate two antisemitic graffiti incidents in neighboring towns

Police have not stated if they believed the two incidents were linked but have asked anyone with information to contact them. 

Nazi flag hung at Rangers match sparks outrage

The flag with the Nazi symbol was hung as the Rangers marked Armed Forces Day.

Sycamore Gap: Two arrested for chopping down historic British tree

“The vandalism has caused understandable shock and anger throughout the local community and beyond,” a statement from Northumbria Police said.

Michael Gambon, British actor who played Dumbledore, dies aged 82

Michael Gambon's best-known role was as Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" franchise, a role he took over from the third installment in the eight-movie series after he replaced the late Richard Harris.

By REUTERS
28/09/2023

Neolithic structure uncovered on remote Isle of Arran in Scotland

These structures are found all over the United Kingdom and can be anywhere from 200 meters up to 10 km long.

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