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'Giving British Jews a voice': Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party launches Reform Jewish Alliance

“This isn’t about giving the Jewish community special treatment but simply the right to live safely and freely like any other citizens,” said party leader Farage.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks as demonstrators hold flags outside the Iranian embassy during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in London, Britain, January 12, 2026.
Homes are destroyed, following the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip, in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, southern Israel November 2, 2023

King's College London hosts first university screening of raw Oct. 7 footage released by IDF

Until now, 'Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre' has mainly been screened privately to opinion leaders, media figures, and politicians.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
A person holds a sign in protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as supporters of Kneecap member Liam O'Hanna, also known as Liam Og O hAnnaidh and performing under the name of Mo Chara, hold placards outside the Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, Britain, August 20, 2025.

UK saw second highest total antisemitic incidents ever recorded in 2025

CST recorded 3,700 anti-Jewish hate incidents in the UK in 2025, second in total only to 2023. The number in 2025 was 4% higher than in 2024, at 3,556 incidents.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Police officers stand outside New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, in London, Britain March 21, 2023.

London counter terrorism police investigating stabbing of two teenagers

The suspect, 13, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody for questioning.

|ByREUTERS

‘Together for Palestine’ concert slated

Proceeds from the fundraising concert in London will be donated to provide humanitarian relief in Gaza.

AUGUST 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
BRIAN ENO

Chief rabbi criticizes UK gov’t for rewarding Hamas captors with state at London hostage march

Thousands marched in London demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas, as UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis criticized Starmer’s Palestinian state recognition.

AUGUST 11, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Rev Sir Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth is seen in Lincoln’s Inn Fields with hostage families and supporters as they prepare to march to Downing Streeton August 10, 2025 in London, England.

A moment for celebration: 105 years young

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AUGUST 11, 2025BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
Renee Binstock with her sons

Iranian dissident journalist choked in assault at London march for release of hostages

Niyak Ghorbani said he felt he "truly looked death in the eye and came back from it."

AUGUST 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People attend a march urging the British government to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, in London, Britain, August 10, 2025.

Ex-Guantanamo detainee, suspected al-Qaeda member among 460 arrested at UK Palestine Action protest

Officers made arrests after crowds, waving placards expressing support for the group, gathered in Parliament Square, the force said on X.

AUGUST 9, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Supporters of pro-Palestinian campaign organisation Palestine Action demonstrate outside London's High Court in London, Britain, July 4, 2025.

At least 200 antisemitic incidents every month in UK in first half of 2025, CST reveals

The highest monthly total came in June 2025, with 326 incidents, which the trust pointed out coincided with the Israel-Iran war.

AUGUST 6, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

Two stabbed to death near Tower Bridge in central London, police say

Police received reports of multiple assaults at the premises in a narrow road close to the bridge in the London borough of Southwark, according to a police statement.

JULY 29, 2025ByREUTERS
Tower Bridge from the Tower of London.

Pro-Palestinian protesters target Egyptian embassies, demand an end to Gaza 'siege'

Footage from Cairo’s London embassy showed activists blocking the doors of the building. 

JULY 26, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
A demonstrator holds signs during a protest against hunger crisis in Gaza, near the embassy of Egypt in Beirut, Lebanon July 23, 2025.

Woman attacks Jews at kosher cafe in central London, screams 'free Palestine'

"This was not an attack based on land; this was an attack based on religion. This was an antisemite who was clearly attacking some Jews just simply sitting and enjoying their meal."

JULY 21, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
The antisemitic attack that happened in London in July, 2025 with a photo of British police in the background.

UK's industrial strategy fuels a new partnership with Israel - opinion

This new strategy offers Israeli businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators the long-term stability and confidence they need to invest and grow.

JULY 19, 2025ByBEN MYERS
LEADING ISRAELI company Optibus marks its 10th anniversary in the UK at a London Stock Exchange ceremony last year. The UK is proud to be Israel’s fourth-largest trading partner, with trade and investment continuing to grow, says the writer.