SOAS student arrested for terrorism offences following pro-Hamas speech
A student has been arrested for supporting Hamas, after UKLFI reported her to counter-terrorism police last October. Sarah Cotte, a student at SOAS in London, was reported by UKLFI following a speech she made at a SOAS open meeting. During the speech she celebrated the 7 October 2023 massacre of
Paul Charney appointed as UKLFI director
UKLFI Ltd (UK Lawyers for Israel) are delighted to announce that Paul Charney has been appointed as a director. Paul qualified as a solicitor in London before turning to business, establishing a successful strategic land and planning promotion company. He was Chair of the Zionist Federation of UK and Ireland
Teaching Fellow at Southampton University made to delete antisemitic Tweets
A teaching fellow at Southampton University has deleted his offensive social media posts, following a complaint from UKLFI Charitable Trust (UKLFI CT). Dr Ahmed Abozaid, a Teaching Fellow in International Security in the Politics and International Relations Department, posted images and statements on X (formerly Twitter) equating the current military
Police fail to stop “From the River to the Sea” lightshow on Big Ben despite illegality
Projecting a slogan onto Big Ben is an offence under planning legislation, and the police can prosecute offenders, according to UKLFI Charitable Trust (“UKLFI CT”). image: Bella Wallersteiner UKLFI CT has written to Penny Mordaunt MP, Leader of the House of Commons, and advised her: “While it would certainly be
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