GoFundMe removes fundraiser for newly designated group Addameer
GoFundMe, the fundraising platform, has removed a fundraiser for the designated terrorist group Addameer, following a warning from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI wrote to GoFundMe on 11 June 2025, pointing out that Addameer was designated by the US Treasury as a terrorist organization on 10 June 2025, and
Nutritionist ordered to remove Israel boycott from social media
A nutritionist has been told by her regulators to remove the section of her social media post urging people to boycott Israeli dates . The nutritionist, who was a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and of The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) ,
UN Human Rights Office accused of violating due process when compiling BDS Blacklist.
The United Nations’ Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is accused of violating rights to a fair and due process in compiling its database of companies allegedly carrying on activities giving rise to human rights concerns in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank). The OHCHR is tasked
Hornby Hobbies withdraws “Gaza” Paint pens for repackaging
Hornby Hobbies has withdrawn from sale its Humbrol Acrylic Paint Pens which featured an image of graffiti saying “Gaza”. The pens will be repackaged with an alternative design. This follows a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) who pointed out that the image is not only politically charged but
Liverpool councils warn schools against political indoctrination ahead of NEU workshop
Halton Borough Council and Liverpool City Council have committed to writing to all schools within their local authorities reminding them of their legal obligations against political indoctrination. This follows warnings from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) regarding a National Education Union (NEU) workshop, that is intended to encourage teachers to
Glasgow Film Theatre rejects BDS
The Glasgow Film Theatre Trustees have rejected the endorsement of BDS and the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), and will decide on ethical programming and purchasing on a case-by-case basis. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) had reported the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT), which is
Webinar: Export of Arms to Israel: Law and Policy
UKLFI Charitable Trust held a webinar on Export of Arms to Israel: Law and Policy with Natasha Hausdorff and Anne Herzberg, on Tuesday 3 June, 2025. On 2 September 2024 the UK government suspended licences for the export to Israel of military equipment that might be used in Gaza, except
“Jesus is a Muslim” Booth in Shepherds Bush erected without permission
A blue and white booth emblazoned with “Jesus is a Muslim” and offering “Free Qurans” was erected without permission outside Shepherds Bush station. It has been moved, but Hammersmith & Fulham Council have warned the booth’s owners that if it is erected at the site again, they will take enforcement
Glasgow Festival cancels Kneecap performance
The hip hop band Kneecap is no longer performing at the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow, following “concerns expressed by the Police about the safety at the event”. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) had raised concerns about the forthcoming performance to the police, the local council and the venue in Scotland
Psychotherapists’ Chief Executive apologises for use of term genocide
The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) has apologised for a reference to “genocide” in Gaza, in its professional publication. Tommy McIlravey. credit: LinkedIn In the April issue of CBT Today, BABCP published a piece about Islamophobia, which referred to “the genocide taking place in Gaza”. Following a