ActionAid removes false claim that more killed in Gaza that any other recent conflict
The charity ActionAid has amended its website after making false claims that “More women and children have been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza than any other conflict in the last two decades.” UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) researched the comparative numbers killed, and found that conflicts in Ethiopia,
Urban Outfitters destroys anti-Israel magazines
Urban Outfitters has removed and destroyed the piles of anti-Israel magazines on the counters of its Camden store. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) had received several complaints from customers who were extremely distressed to face offensive messages falsely accusing Israel of genocide while shopping. Urban Outfitters has confirmed that it
Royal Opera House accused of discrimination after cancelling Tel Aviv production
The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) has been accused of discrimination after it cancelled a production of Tosca, to be performed in Tel Aviv next year. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the RBO, one of the most prestigious arts institutions in the UK, pointing out that it
BDS Stickers to be removed from Archway Fruit Stall
A fruit stall outside Archway Station, London, was covered in Palestinian flag stickers saying “Boycott Israeli Apartheid” and “Free Palestine”. Some Jewish passers-by were upset to see these divisive messages on a stall that was owned by Islington Council and complained to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI wrote to
UKLFI’s Comments on UK Government’s Proposal to Recognise “Palestine” as a State
On 29 July 2025 the UK Prime Minister stated that “the UK will recognise the state of Palestine … in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza, agree to a ceasefire and commit to a long-term, sustainable peace, reviving the prospect of
Express and Mail reported to IPSO for distortion of truth about Gaza famine
The Daily Express and Daily Mail have been reported to their regulator, IPSO, after ignoring complaints about their misleading use of photographs accompanying articles alleging famine in Gaza. The Daily Express published a full-page close-up photograph of a skeletal 18 month child, unfortunately afflicted by congenital illnesses, on its front
Urban Outfitters upsets Jewish customers by display of genocide accusations
Urban Outfitters, the trendy youth clothing and lifestyle store, has been upsetting Jewish customers by displaying magazines featuring allegations of genocide by Israel at its counters. Several customers in its Camden stores noticed piles of magazines at the check out counter blasting out the accusation “Israel is committing Genocide, Use
Bristol University fails to prevent repeated Open Day disruptions
The University of Bristol has failed to prevent Open Day disruptions, despite commitments that is would do so, following similar incidents last year. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have written to the University following a disruptive anti-Israel protest during a recent Open Day, expressing serious concern over the University’s failure
Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon illegally cancelled by Edinburgh Comedy venue
Whistle Binkies, a music venue in Edinburgh, has illegally cancelled two Jewish comedy acts due to perform at the Edinburgh Festival. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the venue pointing out that these cancellations of Jewish acts breaches the Equality Act 2010 and is a racist move that
UKLFI responds to Massive Attack
Following a Massive Attack performance at the Lido Festival in London on 6 June 2025, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) were contacted by several Jewish and Israeli audience members who were deeply distressed and traumatised by what they saw and heard. Images of Palestinian terrorist leaders and BDS slogans were