Social media influencer arrested over pro-Hamas tweets
An anti-Israel social media influencer was arrested as a result of her pro-Hamas tweets and charged with terrorism offences under section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000. She has now been released on bail, with bail conditions including not posting any social media pertaining to religion, domestic or international conflict
Amazon selling Antisemitic Children’s Book that incites hatred for Jews
UKLFI have asked Amazon to withdraw a children’s book, which appears to support terrorism, is antisemitic, and incites racial hatred. The book, “Zain & Mima Stand For Palestine”, is aimed at very young children, and teaches them shocking anti-Israel and antisemitic propaganda, as well as encouraging them to participate in
Waitrose attacked by Anti-Israel stickers
Pots of Sabra Hummus in Waitrose have been defaced with stickers which said “Boycott this Brand – Funds Zionist Apartheid” When this anti-Israel activity, which took place in Waitrose Oxford Street, was reported to UKLFI, we wrote to Waitrose to point out that anyone interfering with one of their displayed
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
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
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
Anne Frank Foundation alerted to Trade Mark abuse at Roger Waters Berlin Concert
UKLFI has written to attorneys acting for the Anne Frank Foundation (Anne Frank Stichting) about Roger Waters’ abuse of the trade mark “Anne Frank” at a concert in Berlin last week, inviting them to take legal action against Roger Waters and others responsible for this conduct. Waters used the name
Charity Commission issues Official Warning to Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust
The Charity Commission has issued an Official Warning to the Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust (“IHRC Trust”) regarding breach of trust or duty or other misconduct or mismanagement by a charity. This follows a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (“UKLFI”) to the Charity Commission, pointing out the close relationship