Counter-terrorism police investigate Kneecap following UKLFI report
UK counter-terrorism police are investigating the Northern Irish hip hop band, Kneecap, following a report to the police about the band by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) a month ago. The band had waved and wrapped themselves in a Hezbollah flag during a concert at the O2 Forum in Kentish
Natasha Hausdorff selected to light torch on Israel’s Independence Day
UKLFI Charitable Trust is extremely proud to report that its legal director, Natasha Hausdorff, has been selected to light a torch at the official torch-lighting ceremony on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl on Israel’s Independence Day on 30 April 2025. Minister Brigadier General (res.) Miri Regev, in charge of the 77th Independence
Teacher broadcast on Facebook demonstrating against Israel in supermarket
An East London schoolteacher is featured in a Facebook video, clearing supermarket shelves of Israeli products and chanting “free Palestine”. She appeared in a Redbridge Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) video, as part of their Boycott Apartheid Day of Action on 5th April 2025. Credit: Screenshot from PSC Facebook video UK
Natasha Hausdorff receives US award for moral courage
UKLFI Charitable Trust is very proud to report that its Legal Director, Natasha Hausdorff, has received the 2025 Moral Courage Award of the American Jewish Committee (AJC). The award honours individuals who stand up for what is right, even in the face of strong and vocal opposition. Previous recipients have
Manchester Uni Friends of Israel Society counters biased and illegal student union motion
The Friends of Israel Society at Manchester University has hit back at a proposed motion of the University of Manchester Student Union (UMSU). The motion contains a litany of anti-Israel allegations and supports BDS against Israel and amplifying the voices of Palestinians. The allegations include that “the Palestinian people have
Webinar: Did Israel Starve Gaza Civilians?
UKLFI Charitable Trust held a webinar on Did Israel Starve Gaza Civilians? with Hadassah Schwarz, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff, on 3 April 2025. The allegation that Israel starved Gaza civilians is central to cases against Israel and its leaders in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal
Illegal Flier at Manchester University urges boycott of Tel Aviv University partnership
A flier distributed to academic staff at Manchester University has been branded unlawful and contrary to the University’s dignity at work policy. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has warned that the flier, which urges staff to boycott a joint research fund with Tel Aviv University, constitutes and incites discrimination, harassment
Hayes Garden World in Lake District cracks down on Palestine badge wearing employee
After complaints about a staff member wearing a Palestine Badge, Hayes Garden World has confirmed it will not allow employees to wear political symbols at work. They will now be updating their dress code policy and ensuring that all employees are aware of the “expectations regarding the dress code requirements
BDS Challenged at Bristol and Bath
A BDS motion by Bristol City Council and demands for divestment by the Avon Pension Fund Committee have been robustly challenged by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). According to UKLFI, the Bristol motion was based on false information and unlawful, and its implementation would breach fiduciary duties, the Local Government
Enfield PSC BDS Petition and Misleading Ad Challenged
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has warned leading members and staff of Enfield Council that a petition promoted by Enfield Palestine Solidarity Campaign (Enfield PSC) contains false information and illegal demands. UKLFI has also reported Enfield PSC’s advert in the Enfield Dispatch to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The advert