Tag: UK
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.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Johnson said his Covid-19 symptoms are mild.
Two Americans, One British Soldier Dead in Rocket Attack in Iraq
Missile barrage on military base north of Baghdad wounds 12, Iranian proxy group believed to be responsible.
UK Stabber Shot Dead in ‘Terror-Related Incident’
Motive and nationality of the perpetrator have yet to be determined.
Two Teenagers Charged in Anti-Semitic Attack on Rabbi in London
“Detectives investigating a racially aggravated assault on a 54-year-old man in Stamford Hill have charged two boys ... a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old boy in connection with an incident in Amhurst Park on Friday, 29 November,” said Met Police in a statement.
UK Gives PM Boris Johnson Huge Win to ‘Get Brexit Done’
Johnson: "Thank you to everyone across our great country who voted, who volunteered, who stood as candidates."
Rivlin to Chief Rabbi Mirvis: Extremely Concerned by UK Rise in Anti-Semitism
“We cannot accept that in 2019, in the UK and ... the West, Jewish community events require guards, Jews fear wearing kippot on the streets and the homes of Holocaust survivors are vandalized."
UK’s Jewish Chronicle Publishes Editorial Urging Non-Jews to Not Vote for Jeremy Corbyn
"Putting oneself in the shoes of another person, or another group, can be difficult. But we believe it is important—and urgent—that you do that,” the paper said, citing a recent poll that found 87 percent of British Jews consider Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to be an anti-Semite.
Anti-Semitic Incidents Hit Record High in UK, Says CST
The CST said more than a third of the incidents this year involved social media.
Cyprus Releases All Israeli Suspects in Alleged Gang-Rape of UK Tourist
Local sources reported that the police is now considering charging the British woman with lodging false charges.
Israel Wishes Boris Johnson a Mazal Tov on Becoming UK’s Prime Minister
Boris Johnson won the Conservative party leadership race to become Britain’s next prime minister.
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.
IAF, US Air Force and Royal Air Force Conclude First-Ever Joint F-35 Drill
This is the first time in history that F-35 fighters from several armies participated in a joint drill.
Measles Outbreak Spreads to London, UK Jewish Communities
The outbreak is believed to have followed travelers returning from Israel after a visit for the Jewish holidays.
5M Pound Sterling Donation to Imperial College, London Continues Tradition of Support by Dangoor...
“We trust this gift will assist the university to remain at the forefront of many of the breakthroughs in medical research, creativity, invention and innovation with which it has become synonymous.”
UK to Release New Official Figures on Anti-Semitism
CST: “This antisemitism is not a random event; it reflects the state of British politics and wider society. Each month we are seeing over 100 antisemitic incidents and many more go unreported.”
UK Labour Leader Says His Govt Would Recognize Palestinian State
"The next Labour government will recognize Palestine as a state as one step towards a genuine two-state solution..."
UK Follow France’s Lead, Cites ‘Difference of Opinion’ on Iran
Britain says it will remain committed to the JCPOA for as long as Iran is willing to abide by its terms.
UK Learns Iran Planned to Enrich Uranium for Military Use
The intel proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that the entire agreement was based on a lie, and continues on the same premise.
Israel, Britain Expand Scientific Cooperation with New Agreement
The agreement is intended to promote the exchange of scientific research through expansion of cooperation and research among policy makers.
Netanyahu Updated World Leaders on Secret Iranian Nuclear Program Files
The prime minister "spoke ... with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the wake of the exposure of the documents on the Iranian plan to achieve nuclear weapons."
Russia Vows to Shoot Down US Missiles, Launchers – Former Coalition Commander Says That...
“I hope the ambassador has chosen his words very carefully because what he’s actually saying is, if the U.S. and allies decide to strike ... they are going to try and sink ships, sink submarines and shoot aircraft out of the sky."
Report: British Labour Party’s Jeremy Corbyn Seen in Facebook Group Rife with Anti-Semitism
Corbyn allegedly personally commented in threads that include the term “Zio”, which even Baroness Chakrabarti’s report into anti-Semitism in the Labour Party condemned as an unacceptable term of abuse.
UK Government Swells the Palestinian Authority Government Coffers
Thirty-one PA schools are named after terrorists and "martyrs," 41 school names glorify martyrdom, while three additional schools are named after Nazi collaborators.
Britain Buys Iron Dome Technology
Britain will use the tech to protect the Falkland Islands from Argentina.
Prince Charles Backpedals from Letter Blaming Jews for Mideast Tensions
"I now appreciate ... it is the influx of foreign, European Jews ... which has helped to cause great problems."
Netanyahu Tells UK Israel is ‘Beacon of Democracy’
The Islamic Republic is trying to establish a permanent military presence it Syria, along Israel's northern border, Netanyahu warned.
4 UK Soldiers Charged With Neo-Nazi, Terror Activities
"We can confirm that a number of serving members of the Army have been arrested under the Terrorism Act for being associated with a proscribed far right group."
Wannabe Terrorist Reached for Sword at Buckingham Palace
The two British constables overpowered the terrorist, who had a sword, even though they were unarmed.