“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
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
Purported Bridal wear seller believes Zionists should be jailed
A woman purporting to own a bridal shop and events company had been reported to the counter-terrorism police after declaring that “people who believe in Zionism should be jailed”. Kaira Thea wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on 16 January 2024: “People will believe anything, it’s time those people who believe
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