British Jewry

Campaign Against Antisemitism documentary exposes antisemitism in British healthcare system

The documentary presents interviews with NHS practitioners and patients, revealing shocking incidents such as a senior Jewish medical professor receiving antisemitic death threats.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
The NHS logo is displayed on a ambulance parked close to a nearby hospital, on October 20, 2025 in Taunton, England.
Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024.

Two arrested in London over suspected Iran-linked national security offenses

London's Metropolitan Police said the investigation into two suspects is linked to Iran but not to attacks targeting Jewish and Iranian communities earlier this year.

|ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham attends a meeting with Jewish community leaders at Downing Street in London, Britain, September 3, 2026.

Burnham lauds UK West Bank sanctions as example of British ‘leadership on world stage'

During an interview with Sky News, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband also defended the sanctions, stating that he was “proud” of the decision because “it was the right thing to do.”

|BySHOSHANA BAKER
The Elizabeth Tower more commonly known as Big Ben is pictured during a near total solar eclipse, with more than 90 percent of the Sun blocked by the Moon across Britain, in central London on August 12, 2026.

Playing politics with security: Jerusalem must review UK privileges amid sanctions - editorial

Britain and Israel have genuine strategic interests in common even when their governments disagree sharply, but diplomatic relations require reciprocity.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Antisemitism a 'major problem' in UK, majority of British people say following London stabbing

A total of 63% of Britons say that prejudice against Jews is a major or significant problem in British society, the highest of the 11 groups the poll asked about.

MAY 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley, and British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speak with members of the Jewish community during a visit to Golders Green, north west London, Britain, April 30, 2026.

British Jews, allies hold 20,000-strong protest against antisemitism in London

The tagline for this year is "Britain stands with British Jews," and organizers are encouraging everyone who opposes Jewish hate to join.

MAY 10, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
People attend a rally of Jewish community groups, including Campaign Against Antisemitism and Stop the Hate UK, calling for action to "extinguish antisemitism", outside Downing Street in London, Britain, May 10, 2026.

British Greens battle antisemitism scandal as Jewish leader Zack Polanski targets local elections

If Zack Polanski delivers the gains to the Green Party’s local leadership that polls have indicated are possible, he will instantly become one of the highest-profile Jewish progressives in the world.

MAY 7, 2026BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
A SIGN supporting the Green Party political party is displayed in a residential street on the eve of local and mayoral elections in England and devolved parliamentary elections in Wales and Scotland on May 7, in London, Britain, May 6, 2026.

British ambassador to Israel outlines UK's plan to protect country's Jews

Walters acknowledged that this is an issue that is also of concern for Jewish individuals and families in Israel who have links to the UK, or who simply want to travel to the UK.

MAY 7, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Simon Walters, British ambassador to Israel speaks during a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, May 18, 2024.

UK: ‘The end of a golden era’

Over the last few weeks alone, a clear pattern has formed of coordinated violence against synagogues, communal institutions, and even emergency medical services.

APRIL 30, 2026ByELDAD BECK
A SWASTIKA daubed on the pulpit of London’s Finsbury Park Synagogue, April 2002.

Police open investigation into Golders Green memorial wall arson

No arrests have been made, and while Counter Terrorism Policing London is leading the investigation, it is not being treated as a terrorist incident.

APRIL 28, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
AN ORTHODOX Jewish man walks by at a wall showing pictures of protesters killed during anti-government demonstrations in Iran, in Golders Green, London, Britain, March 7, 2026.

Support for Iran war among US Jews has eroded since operations began, JPPI survey shows

A recent survey by JPPI revealed that support for the Iran war among US Jews has dropped, with opposition increasing as operations continued.

APRIL 26, 2026ByJAMES GENN
People carry pre-revolutionary Iranian flags, wave US and Israeli flags, and carry banners supporting the war in Iran during a march in New York City, March 15, 2026; illustrative.

US embassy issues security alert amid arsons against UK Jewish sites

The embassy advised American citizens to be aware of their surroundings when attending Jewish places of worship, religious sites, and community centers.

APRIL 25, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
The burnt wreckage of Hatzalah ambulances as fire services continue to monitor the scene after they were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

UK Jews are under siege, and Iran faces no consequences - comment

A total of 25 people have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police and Counter Terrorism Policing. Eight of them have been charged, one convicted, and the rest remain under investigation.

APRIL 23, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026

UK police arrest two more in alleged arson plot targeting Jewish community sites

The planned target remains unknown, but the Met said that the objective was related to the Jewish community.

APRIL 23, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
The burnt wreckage of Hatzola ambulances as fire services continue to monitor the scene after they were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.