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Manchester police foiled 'deadliest terror attack' targeted at Jewish community, CST explains how

The plot, if successful, would have been “one of the deadliest terrorist attacks to ever take place on UK soil,” according to GMP Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
A forensic technician and police officers work at the scene after a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard in an attack at a synagogue where worshippers were marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, according to the British police, in north Manchester, Brita
Police officer and security staff look on as protesters display banners before Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Aston Villa, in Birmingham, UK, November 6, 2025

UK declares 'no confidence' in police chief behind ban on Israeli soccer fans

"We have witnessed a failure of leadership that has harmed the reputation and eroded public confidence in West Midlands Police and policing more broadly," said interior minister Shabana Mahmood.

|ByREUTERS, MATHILDA HELLER
Flowers and an Israeli flag lie on the ground in a makeshift memorial following the attack on a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 15, 2025.

Confronting antisemitism requires coordination, action, and Jewish unity - opinion

Israel and the Jewish Diaspora face a shared ongoing crisis as global antisemitism rises around the world.

|ByWILLIAM DAROFF
An aerial view of emergency personnel working at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025, in this screen grab from a video.

From chants to gunfire: How antisemitism was allowed to grow - opinion

Antisemitism was dismissed as rhetoric. Now Jews are being violently targeted because the world pretended that words don’t matter.

|ByHILLARY GOLDBERG

Police arrest four for stealing, beheading Manchester University Weizmann bust

Two men and two women between the ages of 20 and 34 were arrested on suspicion of the November 1 aggravated burglary by the Palestine Action vandalism activist group.

DECEMBER 12, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Greater Manchester Police arrest suspect in November 1 theft of Chaim Weizmann bust.

Plans for Jewish eruv spark influx of antisemitism in small English village

The eruv would enable observant Jews to carry walking aids and push pushchairs on Shabbat - but some locals are not happy about the plans.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tzurat Hapetach, part of Eruv, Avnei Eitan, Golan Heights.

Palestine Action claims to abduct sculpture of Israeli president from University of Manchester

"Weizmann secured the Balfour Declaration, a British pledge written 107 years ago, which began the ethnic cleansing of Palestine by signing the land away," the group claimed.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Palestine Action claimed on Saturday that members of the pro-Palestinian group abducted a statue of former Israeli President Chaim Weizmann from the University of Manchester.

Manchester bombing victims win case against conspiracy theorist who claimed UK gov't behind attack

Victims sued Richard Hall – a self-styled journalist who claimed without evidence that the attack was orchestrated by British government agencies – for alleged harassment.

OCTOBER 23, 2024ByREUTERS
People attend a vigil for the victims of last week's attack at a pop concert at Manchester Arena, in central Manchester, Britain May 29, 2017.

Pro-Palestine groups at UK universities stage anti-Israel protests to coincide with Oct 7 memorials

The activists took issue with the UoM's partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University.

OCTOBER 7, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Protesters gather at The University of Manchester campus, as students occupy parts of British university campuses to protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Manchester, Britain, May 7, 2024.

It’s official: Oasis to reunite next year

After a 15 year hiatus, British rock band Oasis has announced their reunion.

AUGUST 28, 2024ByPAUL SANDLE
Guitar concert music performance audience rockin 390

Want to see a soccer game in Europe? These are the cities for you - explainer

Here are some of the best cities in Europe to visit if your GOALLLLLLL is to watch soccer live.

JULY 31, 2024ByAARON REICH
Soccer ball (illustrative)

Lawyer representing Manchester Airport victim: 'Allah chose me to challenge Zionist regime'

Yakoob, 36, was contacted by the family of Mohammed Fahir Amaz, who was the one seen being kicked in the viral video.

JULY 27, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Passengers queue at the airport following a power cut, in Manchester, Britain June 23, 2024, in this picture obtained from social media.

Video of violent arrest at Manchester Airport sparks protest

A video showing a British officer using excessive force at Manchester Airport led to protests and an independent investigation into the incident.

JULY 25, 2024ByREUTERS
Greater Manchester Police in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, England.

Arkia launches new route to England

Israeli airline to open direct route to Manchester in October, targeting football fans eager to watch Manchester United and Manchester City, two of the biggest clubs in English football.

JULY 17, 2024ByWALLA! TOURISM
The city of Manchester in England