Zara confirms Palestine Badges are prohibited following in-store badge incident
The fashion chain, Zara, has confirmed that its uniform policy prohibits the wearing of Free Palestine badges, or any similar badges including logos or slogans. This follows a complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), who had been informed of an incident in a Zara store at the Lakeside Shopping
Hospital Trust amends uniform policy to prevent staff wearing pro-Palestine symbols
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) is amending its uniform policy to ensure that its hospitals maintain a neutral position. This follows a complaint about a nurse wearing a lanyard in the design of a keffiyeh at the Royal Brompton Hospital, which is part of GSTT. UK Lawyers
Dr Kamran Ahmed given Warning by GMC for antisemitic posts
Dr Kamran Ahmed, a Wolverhampton GP, has been given a formal warning by the GMC, following his antisemitic posts on X. These had been highlighted by GnasherJew, and were reported to the GMC by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The GMC announced that the warning will remain on Dr Ahmed’s
HCA Healthcare amends training to prevent staff wearing Palestine Badges
A receptionist at a private Birmingham hospital, wearing a Palestine badge, has been told that disciplinary action will be taken if she wears it again. All staff at HCA Harborne Hospital have been reminded of the dress code policy which does not allow political badges to be worn. This follows
Richard Millett KC appointed as UKLFI Patron
We are delighted to announce that Richard Millett KC has been appointed as a Patron of UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI Limited) and UKLFI Charitable Trust. Richard is Joint Head of Chambers at Essex Court Chambers, London. He was called to the Bar in 1985 and was on the Attorney-General
University of East London Consultation on Antisemitism Statement
The University of East London (UEL) is carrying out a consultation on whether it should maintain its adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism. The consultation was drawn to the attention of UKLFI Charitable Trust (UKLFI CT) by a concerned student on 19 December 2024. UKLFI CT drew it
Top private hospital investigates staff wearing Palestine badge
HCA Healthcare, which runs a network of 66 private hospitals in the UK, has fallen victim to its staff sporting Palestine Flag badges. HCA is now investigating this incident following a letter from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) to whom a concerned patient had reported it. HCA’s President and Chief Executive
Amazon Suppresses “Israel Kills Child” painting from sale
Amazon has suppressed the sale of a decorative canvas from sale because it breached their “ offensive and controversial products” policies. It is currently not available for sale. This follows a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about the offensive and abusive “decorative image” printed on canvas, which depicted
Amazon asked to remove illegal “Israel Kills Child” painting from sale
News Amazon is selling a decorative canvas consisting of an abusive image of an Israeli soldier shooting a Palestinian child through the head, which could be breaching criminal laws. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Amazon asking it to stop selling this faux painting, which is entitled “Israel
Islington Genocide Poster to be removed
An offensive poster in Islington is to be removed as soon as possible, following a complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) to the billboard owner. The poster featured the slogan “See it, Say it, Genocide” written in faux Arabic script over a photograph of Green olives. The billboard was