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Jeremy Corbyn repeats claim Israel 'harvested organs' of Gazans

The Israeli Embassy in London rejected the allegations by the former British Labour Party leader, describing them as recycled smears and blood libels

 FORMER UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at a pro-Palestinian rally in London last month. He has congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his New York City mayoral primary win.
CUSTOMERS WAIT to be served at a butchers stall in Smithfield Market, the UK’s largest wholesale meat market in London, Britain, November 19, 2021.

UK animal welfare bill forcing divulging of kosher, halal meat passes first reading

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

Over 1,000 British councilors pledge to uphold Palestine rights, stand against Israel's 'genocide'

 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks at the London Tech Week in London, Britain, June 12, 2023.

Brexit was 'biggest act of self harm,' reversing it is 'ultimate goal,' London Mayor Khan says


Two British MPs denied entry to Israel due to 'intention to spread hate speech'

The passengers claimed to be part of an official delegation visiting Israel on behalf of the British parliament, however, this turned out to be untrue.

 ILLUSTRATION: Abitsam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, Ben-Gurion Airport

Labour lawmakers fearing violent reprisals demanded a ceasefire in Gaza, new book reveals

A new book has revealed that factional infighting and fear of violent reprisals drove British Labour lawmakers to demand a Gaza ceasefire.

 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement at 10 Downing Street in 2025.

UK Labour councillor apologizes for apparent Nazi salute during council meeting

Labour councillor Alan Gardiner made the gesture while laughing and repeating "I'm a fascist, I'm a fascist, I'm a fascist."

Labour councillor Alan Gardiner, who represents the Ings ward on Hull City Council, apologized for performing a gesture that appeared to be a Nazi salute

UK health minister fired after barrage of antisemitic, sexist texts exposed

The minister, Andrew Gwynne, apologized on social media platform X for "badly misjudged" comments, following a report by the Mail on Sunday.

 Labour MP Andrew Gwynne.

US, UK stress commitment to Israel's security, desire for ceasefire

Both countries stressed the desire to avoid regional escalation and work towards a two-state solution.

 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (not seen) holds a joint meeting with the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken (L), and the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, David Lammy (R) in Kyiv

Why is the UK halting some arms sales to Israel?  - explainer

The 30 licenses cover systems the UK believes present a “clear risk” of being used to “commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law.”

British Foreign Minister David Lammy meets with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, 14 July 2024

Chief rabbi, British Jews criticize UK decision to restrict arms sales to Israel

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development's Office's suspension of almost 30 of the around 350 arms licenses to Israel "beggars belief."

Britain's chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

British MP claims Palestinian NHS doctor gave her quicker treatment due to ceasefire vote

Labour MP Jess Phillips claimed she was seen faster in a crowded emergency room as her Palestinian doctor supported her ceasefire vote.

Britain's opposition Labour Party leadership contender Jess Phillips leaves the BBC headquarters after an appearance on The Andrew Marr Show in London, Britain January 5, 2020.

Corbyn: UK not abiding by int'l law, supplying arms to 'genocidal' country

Corbyn is also in talks with four other independent MPs to form a new pro-Palestine group, which would increase their sway in Parliament.

 Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn attends a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in London, Britain, July 6, 2024.

Jewish UK Labour Party members accuse PM Starmer of worsening antisemitism

Labour Against Antisemitism wrote a letter to British PM Keir Starmer, accusing his party's government of worsening antisemitism.

 UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer speaks in the House of Commons last week. Israelis are left wondering: ‘Who can we turn to for support?’ The answer, increasingly, seems to be: ‘Ourselves alone,’ the writer maintains.