International Court warned that IDF presence in West Bank and Gaza essential for Israel’s self defence
The barbaric attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 and ensuing war has demonstrated the necessity for Israel to retain its military forces in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank for its security in the absence of alternative effective security arrangements. This is the point made by UK Lawyers
Call for Irish Basketball team to be disciplined after disrespecting Israeli team
Ireland’s basketball team breached multiple rules when they refused to shake hands with their Israeli opponents, or stand during the Israeli National Anthem. UKLFI has written to Andreas Zagklis, Secretary General of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), pointing out the many regulations that were breached by Ireland, and calling for
Judge in Paraglider Case Reported to Judicial Conduct Investigations Office
District Judge Tanweer Ikram has been reported by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) to the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) after apparently “liking” an anti-Israel post shortly before a trial of three pro-Palestinian demonstrators for offences under the Terrorism Act 2000. Judge Ikram found the three defendants guilty of wearing
Webinar: Antisemitism on Social Media since 7 October
UKLFI Charitable Trust’s webinar on Antisemitism on Social Media since 7 October with Dr Matthew Bolton, chaired by Jacob Turner, took place on 7 March 2024 The events of 7 October, the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust, along with the subsequent Israeli response in Gaza, mark a pivotal
“Propaganda” in Birmingham University lecture challenged
“Propaganda” in a Birmingham University lecture has been challenged by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI was contacted by several students who were deeply concerned about the lecture on “Citizenship and Disability – The case of the Palestinian Occupied Territory” and accompanying Powerpoint presentation which took place on 8 February
Leeds University’s failure to act behind latest antisemitic atrocities
Leeds University’s failure to prevent antisemitism over several years has culminated in its Jewish Chaplain being forced into hiding following death threats, according to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI has written to the Prof Hai-Sui Yu, Interim Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds, urging him to take
Palestinian Kite Making Workshop Cancelled
The Palestinian kite making workshop, due to take place on Sunday 11 February 2024 in a Hitchin Community Centre, has been cancelled after claims it was reminiscent of 7 October paragliders. This follows UKLFI’s letter to Anthony Roche, the managing director of North Hertfordshire District Council. Mr Roche wrote: “Please
Jewish residents upset by Council hosting Palestinian Kite making workshop
A community centre in Hertfordshire is set to host a Palestinian kite making workshop amidst outrage from the local Jewish community. The Palestinian flag themed kites are not only reminiscent of the kites sent into Israel in 2018, attached to burning material which set light to and destroyed thousands of
Potential upside as David Miller wins partial victory
Zionism may be a protected characteristic under UK law. This is a potential upside of the Employment Tribunal’s decision on David Miller’s claim for unfair dismissal by Bristol University. On 5 February 2023 an employment tribunal ruled that Professor Miller was unfairly dismissed, and that his anti-Zionist beliefs qualified as
Senior BBC employee loses job after posting bizarre antisemitic rants
A senior BBC employee who wrote extreme antisemitic posts on a Facebook page was confirmed to have left BBC employment. This comes after UKLFI drew the BBC’s attention in a letter last Thursday to extreme antisemitic posts on a Facebook page which appeared to be that of Dawn Queva, a