International Red Cross U-Turns and will now help Israeli hostages in Gaza
A global coalition of 50 organisations, including UKLFI, jointly urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to assist in helping the Israeli hostages in Gaza. Earlier the Red Cross had refused to assist the Israeli hostages, claiming that they were not active in Gaza. However, the Red Cross
IHRC Bookshop taunting Jewish Residents with Boycott Israel flag
The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) is taunting the Jewish residents of Wembley by displaying a large Palestinian flag with the slogan “Boycott Israel” in the window of its Wembley Bookshop and Headquarters. The display is particularly upsetting, offensive and hurtful to the local residents as it was put up
Emergency Briefing: Operation Iron Swords
UKLFI Charitable Trust invites you to a webinar: Emergency Briefing – Operation Iron Swords With Or Yissachar and Maurice Hirsch, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on Monday 9th October 2023 at 5.30pm (7.30pm Israel, 6.30pm Europe, 12.30pm US East Coast) Following the horrific scenes over the last few days after the
ELNET and UKLFI challenge false allegations against Israel in International Court
The European Leadership Network (ELNET) and UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have submitted a forceful, 40-page memorandum to the International Court of Justice, which is considering a case that targets Israel. At the end of last year the UN General Assembly asked the International Court “What are the legal consequences
Professional Standards Authority to Reconsider Nazim Ali Case
The Professional Standards Authority (“the PSA”) has confirmed that it is reconsidering the Nazim Ali case. UKLFI Charitable Trust has written to the PSA to voice concerns about the latest decision of the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee. Nazim Ali, a pharmacist by profession, launched a tirade against
Bill to Ban BDS by Public Authorities Passed in Commons Committee without Amendment
The UK Government’s Bill to ban BDS by public authorities has passed the Committee Stage in the House of Commons unamended. A series of amendments tabled by MPs of the opposition Labour, Scottish Nationalist and Liberal parties were rejected or withdrawn. UKLFI Chief Executive Jonathan Turner gave written and oral
Will Another ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel Help or Hinder Peace?
UKLFI Charitable Trust held a webinar on “Will Another ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel Help or Hinder Peace?” with Prof. Orde Kittrie, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on Tuesday 19 September. The UN General Assembly has asked the International Court of Justice to give an advisory opinion on “What are the
UKLFI Chief Executive gives evidence to Parliamentary Committee
Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill Jonathan Turner, chief executive of UKLFI, was one of several people asked to give evidence to the UK parliamentary committee discussing the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill on 7 September 2023. This Bill is intended to prevent local authorities
Croydon Council warned it may breach law if Wiley plays in Croydon Park festival
Croydon Council may be in breach of their public sector equality duty if they allow the musician Wiley to perform at the “Festival in the Park” in Addington Park, which is owned by the Council. UKLFI has written to Croydon Council requesting that they do not allow the concert to
LinkedIn accused of failure to remove antisemitic content
LinkedIn has been accused of failing to remove high proportions of antisemitic content, even when it has been drawn to their attention. UKLFI has written to LinkedIn, to request that it improve its policy regarding anti-Israel and antisemitic content, and its mechanisms for removing such content. UKLFI was contacted by