Tag: England
Man Assaults Child Outside London Synagogue, Knocks Off Jewish Men’s Hats
A security camera caught the unidentified criminal now being sought by law enforcement.
King Charles to be Anointed with Oil from Mount of Olives
“In Judaism, anointing with oil signifies the endowment of Divine power, authority and blessings upon the new king,” writes Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith, Aish.com editor-in-chief.
50 Lost and Confused UK Jewish Youth Leaders Say No to Jerusalem Embassy
In a letter to Board of Deputies of British Jews President Marie van der Zyl, activists slam her support for moving the diplomatic office.
British Man Sentenced to ‘Youth-Offender Institution’ for Assault on Rabbi
Souraka Djabouri, 19, pleaded guilty to bodily harm without intent, theft and criminal damage for his attack on Rabbi Rafi Goodwin of Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue.
‘Very Inappropriate’: UK’s Board of Deputies Under Fire After Telling MK Smotrich to ‘Get...
Individuals and organizations castigated the Board of Deputies of British Jews for their inappropriate statement.
Israel and UK Agree to Upgrade Free Trade Agreement, Will Remove Barriers on Imports...
The UK is Israel’s largest trading partner in Europe in terms of exports, and the third in the world in terms of exports and imports.
British Blame Iran for Attack on Israeli-Operated Ship In Gulf
A British national was one of those killed in the Iranian attack on the ship.
20% of Brits Believe Jews Created COVID-19, Poll Shows
Covid-19 has created a “new and unique wave of anti-Semitism around the world: the Jews, Zionists or the State of Israel are to blame for the pandemic and stand to gain from it.”
Boris Johnson: Israel’s Sovereignty Plan Breaches International Law
The U.K. “strongly objects” to Israel’s plan to extend its law to parts of Judea and Samaria and “believes profoundly in a two-state solution,” says British prime minister, but was noncommittal regarding any possible sanctions.
Tzipi Hotovely to Become Israel’s New Ambassador to UK
Minister Tzachi Hanegbi to replace Hotoveley as head of the Settlement Affairs Ministry.
It’s Boris Johnson with 66%, Calls Himself ‘Zionist,’ Criticized ‘Disproportionate’ Gaza Bombings
In the 1980s, Boris Johnson volunteered in Kibbutz Kfar Hanassi in the Upper Galilee. Take that, Bernie Sanders.
The English and the Jews – Phantom Nation [audio]
The British's unique, bipolar, anti- and philo-semitic relationship.
Israel Designated as Host for 2018 World Lacrosse Championship
A delegation from the Federation of International Lacrosse arrives next week to inspect the stadium, brief government officials and meet with corporate moguls.
3 London Haredi Schools Reopen in Defiance of Education Authority
The Hackney Council estimates there are at least 30 unregistered Haredi schools – a figure which local ultra-Orthodox sources suggests is inflated.
Hezbollah Marches Through Heart of London, Political Wing Granted Charity Status
Campaign Against Antisemitism: "This is the reality of the supposed crackdown on extremism and terrorism.”
Israel, European Jewry Show Solidarity For UK After London Terror
“London Bridge will not fall,” PM Netanyahu declared. “Together we will vanquish terror.”
UK’s Prime Minister May Warns: ‘Enough is Enough’ [video]
UK's PM May: "We cannot and must not pretend that things can remain the same. Terrorism breeds terrorism."
Kent Police in UK Ignore Stoning Attack on Jewish Family
Kent Police say they refused to respond because “the informant left the scene and officers deemed there was no further risk."
Israeli Specialists Step In to Help Manchester Trauma Victims
Prof. Yori Gidron has participated in international disaster and terror relief teams in Japan, Nepal, Haiti and Israel.
British Airways Cancels All Flights at Heathrow, Gatwick Airports
BA chairman and CEO Alex Cruz said the issue was not due to a cyber attack, and apologized to the air carrier's passengers.
Muslim Leaders for Coexistence in Manchester Allegedly Tweet Anti-Semitism
Since the attack, social media has been rife with conspiracy myths alleging that a Jewish plot was responsible for the atrocity.
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Manchester, UK Suicide Bombing
"What comes next will be more severe on the worshippers of the Cross and their allies, by Allah's permission."
Netanyahu, Trump Condemn Manchester Attack, Express Solidarity With UK
“I won’t call them monsters because they would like that term, Pres. Trump said. They would think that’s a great name. They are losers, just remember that."
Update: Manchester Suicide Bombing Kills 22, Wounds 59
Most of the terror victims are young teenagers attending a concert.
Anti-Semitism Thriving in London with Meat Cleaver Attack
The man with the cleaver wanted to "kill Jews." The teenage gang wanted to hurt them. Neither worried about getting caught.
UK Parliament Terrorist Formally Identified by British Authorities
"He was known to MI5 and police, was convicted on a range of offenses, but was not convicted on any terrorism charges."
UK Follows America’s Lead, Bans Carry-on Electronics on Flights From Six Nations
"We understand the frustration [this] will cause...[but] our top priority will always be to maintain the safety of British nationals."
Neo-Nazi Teen Bomb-Maker Sentenced to ‘Counseling’ in UK
UK-based Campaign Against Antisemitism warns that "once again [it] sees a neo-Nazi being given carte blanche."
UK Slams Israel’s Land Normalization Law
PM Netanyahu did not make it back to Israel in time for the historic vote on the controversial measure.