Tag: United Kingdom
Grant Shapps Becomes First Jewish UK Defense Secretary in 30 Years
The son of immigrants who fled to Britain from pogroms sees his family history as an integral part of his political approach.
UK Won’t Reveal if it is Contributing to PA’s ‘Pay for Slay’ Terror Fund
We Believe in Israel and B'nai B'rith demanded to know whether U.K. taxpayers are contributing to Ramallah's "pay-for-slay" policy.
Shabbat Prayer UK Jews Can Recite for Queen Elizabeth II
“Clothed in strength and dignity, she spoke with wisdom and the law of kindness was on her tongue. She watched over the ways of her nation and never ate the bread of idleness,” reads Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom Ephraim Mirvis.
US Army Private Confesses to Helping Satanic Neo-Nazis Attack his Own Unit
According to the indictment, “Members and associates of O9A have espoused violent, neo-Nazi, anti-Semitic, and Satanic beliefs."
5,003,155 Coronavirus Cases Worldwide, 325,218 Deaths as of Wednesday Morning
As of Wednesday, the CDC projects 143,000 coronavirus-related deaths in the US by August 1.
Sovereignty in Our Time? Abbas Terminates All Agreements with Israel, Hands Over Responsibility for...
The cooperation between the PA security forces and Israel will continue, because it serves the interests of the PLO government in Ramallah.
UK Chief Rabbi: ‘Synagogues Will Not Open for a Long Time’
“We will need to consider which activities to run, who can attend and what the maximum number will be,” said Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. “Events such as Kiddushim may not be possible for some time.”
No Deaths from Coronavirus in Israel this Shabbat
In two weeks, gatherings of 100 people would be permitted in Israel's public spaces, and in another month and a half, all restrictions of gathering would be lifted.
Israel Expects Coronavirus to Yield 100,000 Olim
Interest in aliyah to Israel has been recorded in Jewish communities where the number of Jews who died from the coronavirus is high.
UK Jewish Newspaper ‘Back to Business’ after Anonymous Bidder Saves it From Folding
“The good news at the end of a dramatic week of twists and turns that would make Shakespeare blush is that your ‘Jewish News’ is back,” announced editor Richard Ferrer.
US, UK Intel Suspect COVID-19 Coronavirus Originated in Wuhan Lab
Senator Lindsey Graham: “I would start sending China a bill for the 17 million people unemployed and 23,000 deaths.”
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Hospitalized for COVID-19, as Queen Elizabeth Invokes WWII ‘Resolve’
The news comes in the wake of a televised address to the nation delivered Sunday by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth about the impact of the virus.
31 Deaths from Coronavirus in Israel, 11 Since Wednesday, 6,211 Sick
Approximately 8,000 tests for the coronavirus were run on Wednesday by MDA teams around Israel.
UK Will Not Burn Bodies of Jewish Corona Victims After Outcry By Jewish Community
A clause was included in a Parliamentary bill, allowing for families of the deceased to oppose cremation out of religious reasons.
Record 40,000 Runners Expected in Tel Aviv Marathon 2020
The current record was set in 2015 by William Kiprono Yagon from Kenya at 2:10:30 hours. Every runner who comes in under 2:07:59 will receive $40,000.
World’s Reaction to Trump’s Peace Plan Iffy to Outright Hostile
The fact is, the world is not interested in innovative peace plans, they don't want to read them and they certainly don't wish to appear as if they support it.
Leaders from World War II’s Allied Powers Address World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence called on the world to unite against growing anti-Semitism, and notably called out Iran for its Holocaust denial and threats to wipe out Israel.
UK Finance Ministry Freezes Hezbollah Assets
Gilad Erdan, Israel’s Minister of Public Security and Strategic Affairs, applauded the move.
Corbyn: Qasem Soleimani’s Assassination ‘Illegal Under Any Law’
Corbyn was critical of the fact that the call for calm that was issued by the UK following the assassination of Soleimani was directed at Iran, which he called the injured party.
Queen Elizabeth Honors Two New Zealand Jews
John Barnett of Auckland was awarded the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Bob Nerev was honored as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
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.
London Bridge Terrorist Was Released from Prison after Serving Reduced Term for Terrorism
Khan arrived at the bridge directly from a Cambridge University conference on prisoner rehabilitation.
Boris Johnson: Safety of the Jewish People a Top Priority for UK Government
“Boris Johnson’s statement must be adopted by political parties and leaders the world over."
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.
Labour Election Candidate Apologizes for Netanyahu Death Fantasy
Zarah Sultana, 26, Labour's candidate for the Coventry South seat in the UK House of Commons, on Monday night apologized for her online post...
Netanyahu: Chief of Staff’s Warnings of Approaching War with Iran Not a Spin
"We must make tough decisions that require a government with broad shoulders."
UK Police Discover 39 Bodies in Bulgarian Truck Container
Police believe the truck was originally from Bulgaria and arrived in Essex from Holyhead, Wales, which is a harbor for ferries going to and from Ireland.
UK, EU, Reach Brexit Deal
Should Johnson's Brexit deal not receive Parliament's approval, it would likely lead eventually to a general election.
PM Johnson Blames Iran for Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities
Johnson said he plans to meet Iran's president Hassan Rouhani in New York.
Netanyahu Encourages Johnson to Take a Stronger Stance Against Iran
Johnson appointed the pro-Iran Ben Wallace as Britain's Defense Secretary.