Chelmsford Council to remove “Jesus is a Muslim” Booth from High Street
An illegally placed booth in Chelmsford High Street, advertising that “Jesus is a Muslim” will be removed by the Chelmsford City Council. This follows a letter from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) pointing out that the words on the Booth were offensive and likely cause distress to the public. Free copies
Headteachers warned about Nakba day of Action
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to all schools in Sussex, Tower Hamlets and some other London Boroughs, to warn them of teachers taking action in their workplaces in support of the Palestinian cause. The National Education Union (NEU) had been circulating a message, calling on its members to
Amnesty International BDS Letter Criticised
A letter sent by Amnesty International to UK local councils urging them to engage in BDS has been criticised as erroneous and as promoting unlawful action. Amnesty International’s letter asked local councils to “adopt a procurement policy that excludes all goods sourced from Israel’s illegal settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Liverpool MPs and Councillors warned about Teachers Advocating for Palestine in Schools
The largest teachers’ union in the UK is encouraging teachers to advocate for Palestine in schools, even though such action is illegal. The NEU is holding a workshop on “Understanding and advocating for Palestine in our schools” in Liverpool on 14 June 2025. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written
Psychotherapists cancel Islamophobia training session after speakers cross antisemitism threshold
The British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (“BABCP”) has cancelled a training session on Islamophobia and Mental Health after finding that proposed facilitators for the session had posted antisemitic social media. Following a complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), BABCP commissioned an independent investigator to assist with its
Manchester Students’ Union BDS motion withdrawn following legal advice
A proposed BDS policy at the University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU) has been withdrawn following legal advice. The policy proposal contained a litany of anti-Israel allegations and supported BDS against Israel. The Friends of Israel Society at Manchester University, assisted by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), wrote to UMSU,
Europe Netball competition in Cardiff cancelled following threat of disruption
A Europe Netball tournament, due to be held in Cardiff from 7-11 May 2025, and targeted by anti-Israel boycotters, has been cancelled. The sports hall refused to hold the event, citing concerns about safety and wellbeing, despite Europe Netball agreeing to organize private security. Now all participants, not just the
Co Op motion to boycott Israeli goods does not comply with Co-Op rules
A non-binding motion to take all Israeli products off the shelves of Co-Op stores contains false and defamatory statements, promotes racial hatred of Israelis and Jews, and should be rejected under the Co-Op’s rules. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Co-Op Group Secretary explaining why Motion 13,
Kneecap cancelled in Cornwall and Devon
Both Eden Sessions (at the Eden Project) in Cornwall and Plymouth Pavillions in Devon have cancelled shows by the Northern Irish group Kneecap, that were due to take place this summer. This follows letters from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) pointing out a long list of offensive and arguably illegal
UKLFI and ELNET file submission on UNRWA at International Court of Justice
Israel has an obligation not to allow its territory to be used for terrorist activities, argue UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and European Leadership Network (ELNET) in their joint submission to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ICJ has been asked by the UN’s General Assembly (UNGA) to provide