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Pro-Palestinian vandalism of London bakery with Jewish roots draws outcry from British Jews

Gail’s Bakery, which operates roughly 170 locations throughout the United Kingdom, opened its new location in north London, where it was met by a small group of pro-Palestinian protesters.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
Pro-Palestinian protesters outside of Gail's Bakery in north London.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives before President Donald Trump speaks to the Knesset, Monday, October 13, 2025, in Jerusalem; illustrative.

Rubio to meet with British FM after Trump criticizes Chagos Islands deal

Last year British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius, while keeping control of one - Diego Garcia.

|ByREUTERS
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.

'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
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

New York, Berlin, London ramp up Hanukkah security after Bondi Beach shootings

Berlin police said they were ramping up measures around the German capital's Brandenburg Gate, where a large electric menorah is being lit to mark the first night of Hanukkah.

DECEMBER 14, 2025ByREUTERS
The Israeli flag waves as lights are lit on the Hanukkah candelabrum during a ceremony of the Jewish Hanukkah festival of lights at Brandenburg Gate, in Berlin, Germany December 14, 2025.

Jack the Ripper identified as Jewish barber Aaron Kosminski, historian claims

A historian says new DNA analysis confirms longtime suspect Aaron Kosminski - but experts warn the evidence remains far from definitive.

DECEMBER 14, 2025ByESTHER DAVIS
Jack the Ripper

Emergency, security services respond to 'incident' at Heathrow Airport

"Passengers are advised to allow extra time when traveling to the airport and to check with their airline for any queries," the statement continued.

DECEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A general view of Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport near London, Britain October 11, 2016.

UK low-cost airline easyJet to resume Israel flights starting March 2026

EasyJet plans to resume flights to Israel in March 2026, following repeated delays and security-related suspensions.

DECEMBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
EasyJet take off from Ben Gurion airport.

Beneath Parliament: Finds predating Stonehenge rewrite London’s early history

Excavations had taken place over a three-year investigation focused on shaping upcoming restoration work planned at the Palace. 

DECEMBER 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A woman shields herself from the rain under an umbrella opposite the Palace of Westminster, in London, Britain, August 29, 2025.

Hong Kong nears end of search and rescue mission as tower fire toll rises to 94

Police said they have arrested three construction company officials on suspicion of manslaughter for using unsafe materials.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025ByREUTERS
Smoke rises as a deadly fire, which broke out yesterday, continues to burn at Wang Fuk Court housing complex, in Hong Kong, China November 27, 2025.

British pro-Israel org will not counter-protest pro-Palestinian march for first time

Stop the Hate alleges that the police are weaponizing their presence to suppress Jewish opposition, forcing counter-protesters into isolated, barricaded areas they call the "Jewpen."

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
A DEMONSTRATION calling for stronger UK government action against antisemitism takes place in London last month. ‘More than 1,500 antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2025 – almost certainly an undercount, as many people no longer report,’ says the writer.

Pro-Palestinian protesters target London synagogue over Israeli immigration event

The Metropolitan Police said that it arrested two people at the demonstration.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Police stand by as anti-Israel protestors gather outside a London synagogue. November 23, 2025.

Trump pardons Jewish-British billionaire Joe Lewis, who pleaded guilty to insider trading

Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns English Soccer club Tottenham Hotspur, has been pardoned by Trump after pleading guilty to insider trading in 2024.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis (L) and chairman Daniel Levy in the stands

Hamas firearms transporter arrested in Germany, sixth in European network

Mahmoud Z. was arrested on a train in Flensburg after entering Germany from Denmark, and charged with multiple firearms violations.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
One of the suspected foreign operatives of Hamas, whom authorities believe to have prepared a serious act of violence targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany, is escorted by police after arriving by helicopter at Germany's German Federal Public Prosecutor in Germany, October 2, 2025.