University of Edinburgh Cancels “Zionist Free Zone” Event
The University of Edinburgh has cancelled a proposed event promoting a “Zionist Free Zone”. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) wrote to the University raising serious legal and equality concerns regarding this event. The event, which had been advertised on Instagram as taking place on University premises on 29 January 2026,
Encyclopaedia Britannica accused of erasing Israel from history in children’s educational content
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Encyclopaedia Britannica raising serious concerns about historically inaccurate and misleading content published on the Britannica Kids website. UKLFI has identified repeated examples across children’s entries on Palestine, Israel and Judaism in which Israel is effectively erased from history — both geographically and
GMC bans Dr Sian Arfon from posting about Gaza and Israel as investigation continues
The General Medical Council (GMC) has banned a Welsh GP from posting about the Israel and Palestine on social media after an Interim Orders Tribunal imposed formal restrictions on her medical registration. This followed a complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel. Dr Sian Arfon, a partner of a GP practise
Complaint against City St George’s Israel Society dismissed
A formal complaint made to City St George’s Students’ Union against its Israel Society has been dismissed following an investigation. Earlier this year, the Israel Society was informed by the Students’ Union that it had received a complaint relating to incidents and social-media posts from the previous academic year. The
Webinar: Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism
UKLFI Charitable Trust had a webinar on ANTISEMITISM AND ANTI-ZIONISM with Michal Cotler-Wunsh and Natasha Hausdorff on Wednesday 3 December. Martin Luther King reputedly said: “When people criticise Zionists, they mean Jews.” In this webinar Michal Cotler-Wunsh and Natasha Hausdorff examine the relationship between antisemitism and anti-Zionism – identity or
Dr Rahmeh Aladwan Suspended
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) has imposed a 15-month interim suspension on Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, a trainee in Trauma and Orthopaedics, following extensive concerns about antisemitic, extremist, and pro-terrorist social media posts. The decision, issued on 26 November 2025, follows a series of complaints from members of the public
Doctor Suspended for Nine Months After Tribunal Hears Evidence of Antisemitic Conduct
A paediatric consultant from Whittington Hospital has been suspended for 9 months following a decision of the Interim Orders Tribunal (IOT). The suspension was imposed on Dr Ellen Kriesels after a hearing on 14 November 2025 in which the tribunal heard extensive evidence of her antisemitic behaviour, including abusive protest
UK Lawyers for Israel warns Origin Festival UK that banning Israeli artists may breach Equality Act
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Origin Festival UK, warning that the festival may be acting unlawfully after reports that it has decided to ban Israeli musicians from performing at its 2026 event. Origin is a new techno psychedelic music festival, due to take place in July 2026
WoolOvers under fire for enclosing “inflammatory” Amnesty leaflet accusing Israel of genocide
A knitwear retailer has been accused of distressing customers after it inserted an Amnesty International fundraising leaflet into catalogue packs. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) say the Amnesty leaflets contained “false and inflammatory” allegations against the Israeli military. WoolOvers, a Sussex-based clothing company, recently mailed customers a brochure accompanied by
UKLFI Commends UCL for Decisive Action After Antisemitic Lecture
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Dr Michael Spence, Provost of UCL, expressing thanks and praise for the university’s swift response to a lecture at UCL containing what UKLFI calls “appalling antisemitic” content. According to UCL’s statement made on 13 November 2025, UCL promptly launched an investigation into