British Jewry

Palestine Action’s online map and manual publicly targets Israeli civilians

Palestine Action, which was recently banned in Britain, operates by targeting companies and individuals it identifies as "corporate enablers" of the Israeli military.

A person holds two Palestinian flags as supporters of the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action gather outside the High Court in London, Britain, July 4, 2025.
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.

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

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

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


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 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.

'No Jewish exodus:' Aliyah from UK reaches 40 year record high, but emigration rates stable

Emigration from the UK reached a 40-year high in 2025 amid rising antisemitism concerns, but Aliyah rates remained stable, according to a report from the Institute for Jewish Policy Research.

 Israel and United Kingdom flags waving together.

British police arrest two over attempted arson attack on north London synagogue

A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were taken into custody overnight in connection with the incident, which occurred early on Sunday morning, the police said.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024.

Anti-Zionist Jewish activist Tony Greenstein tells 'Post' he will fight Green Party suspension

Tony Greenstein, suspended from the Green Party over antisemitism allegations, disputes the accusations in an interview with The Jerusalem Post, vowing to retain his membership.

Suspended British Green Party anti-Zionist Jewish activist Tony Greenstein.