British Jewry

British police arrest two over attempted arson attack on north London synagogue

A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were taken into custody overnight in connection with the incident, which occurred early on Sunday morning, the police said.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty as fans of US mega-star Taylor Swift, so-called "Swifties", as arrive at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024, ahead of the first of five concerts she is playing at the stadium.
Suspended British Green Party anti-Zionist Jewish activist Tony Greenstein.

Anti-Zionist Jewish activist Tony Greenstein tells 'Post' he will fight Green Party suspension

People gather outside London's High Court in London, Britain, July 30, 2025.

Antisemitism in UK schools hit all-times high over last three years, investigation reveals

A bird's eye view of the ancient Roman city of Bath, England.

Bath, UK mayor resigns after amplifying idea that Jewish ambulance arson was ‘false flag' attack


A Facebook history page noted a massacre of British Jews. Cue the laughing emojis

A post about a medieval pogrom in York, which recently hired its first rabbi in 800 years, was flooded by antisemitic trolls.

 A view of Clifford’s Tower, the site where an estimated 150 Jews were killed in a medieval pogrom in 1190.

Struck from behind in broad daylight: Manchester man recounts antisemitic attack - interview

The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, was checking his phone for emails, heard someone running up behind him, and felt a hard blow along the side of his face, knocking him to the ground.

 Photo of the suspected attacker.

King Charles III accepts Jewish-Muslim 'reconciliation accord' in wake of distrust sown by war

The accord marked the first time such a wide breadth of Jewish and Muslim religious denominations in the UK had come together to agree on an interfaith agreement.

 King Charles poses for a photograph with faith leaders at Buckingham Palace, London after the signing of the Muslim-Jewish Reconciliation Accords ('The Drumlanrig Accord'), February 11, 2025.

Worlds oldest Jewish newspaper appoints new editor

Schwammenthal stated that he is “deeply honored” and “excited to embark on this next chapter” in a post on his personal X/Twitter account.

 The UK-based Jewish Chronicle is the world's oldest Jewish newspaper.

Half of British Jews consider leaving due to antisemitism, many don't see long-term future

"Antisemitism has become our nation’s great shame, and time is running out," a CAA spokesperson said in a statement.

 A BOY, wearing a kippah, holds the British flag at a march against antisemitism in London last November.

Anti-Israel activists challenge MET restrictions for London protest near synagogue

The MET announced in a statement that it was imposing conditions on a march to the BBC after discussions with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign about changing the protest route failed.

 Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

BBC slammed for sourcing Palestinian media with antisemitic, extremist content

Israeli watchdog report accuses BBC of bias for citing Palestinian outlets promoting violence.

 BBC New Broadcasting House in London.

London Police ask upcoming pro-Palestinian rally to move away from synagogue  

A planned London march by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign is causing tension over its proximity to Shabbat services at a synagogue.

 Police officers arrest a pro-Palestine protester during a November, 2023, demonstration in Piccadilly Circus in London.

UK Jews angered after Islington Hanukkah candle lighting protested by anti-Israel activists

The incident comes at a time of increasingly vocal criticism of British law enforcement by UK Jews about their response to anti-Israel protests.

 Hanukkah menorah lighting at Chabad Islington

'Zero tolerance': UK Health Secretary calls to strike off antisemitic, extremist doctors

Regulators will be urged to bring disciplinary action against doctors or nurses who express "racist or extremist views."

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (R) and Health Secretary Wes Streeting (C) speak with members of the staff as they visit St. George's Hospital, on October 28, 2024 in London, England.