Guide to Proportionality in Warfare
UKLFI has produced a short guide to what is meant by proportionality in the International Law of Armed Conflict. Some people think that the principle of “proportionality” during armed conflict refers to the number of people which each side kills. So if Hamas murdered 20 Israeli civilians, Israel would
BBC urged to describe Hamas as Terrorists at Protest Rally
“The barbarity and enormity of the attack by Hamas and its terrorist allies 9 days ago has opened eyes. Leaders of the British government and the opposition, as well as other senior politicians and lawyers of the greatest eminence, have spoken out against the BBC’s refusal to characterise Hamas attacks
Pro-Palestine Walkout Averted at Birmingham University
A Jewish student at Birmingham University, assisted by UKLFI, successfully averted a demonstration and walkout from lectures by a large group of students, in support of Palestine. The walkout had been due to take place on Friday 13th October. The event was called “End the occupation of Gaza! Birmingham student
Calls for dismissal of Football Association’s Inclusion chief over discrimination claims
The Football Association’s decision not to light up Wembley Stadium in the colours of the Israeli flag appears to be discriminatory and in breach of the Equality Act 2010, according to UKLFI. UKLFI wrote to the Football Association on Friday 13 October, hours before the match against Australia that was
American School in London under fire over “pro-Hamas” social media posts by students
Children at the elite American School in London have been circulating posts on Instagram that might appear to support the Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel and committed barbarous murders of hundreds of Israelis. Some parents are extremely concerned that their children have seen social media posts by their classmates which
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