British Diplomats reported for wearing T shirts that erased Israel
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has reported British diplomats in Jerusalem for breaches of the Diplomatic Service Code to the Consular Directorate of UK’s Foreign Office (FCDO). The diplomats took part in the Palestine Marathon wearing T Shirts featuring a map of “Palestine” extending from the Jordan river to the
BBC Side-Steps Complaint about Lineker extolling Hamas terrorist
The BBC has side-stepped a complaint by UKLFI Chief Executive, Jonathan Turner, about Gary Lineker failing to correct misleading information in a Tweet extolling a terrorist. This contrasts with the BBC’s recent action in forcing Lineker to step aside from his role as a TV sports pundit for his Tweet
Israeli Rugby Coach Reports SARU’s Executive Council for Disciplinary Offences in Boycotting Tel Aviv Heat Rugby Team
An Israeli rugby coach has submitted a formal notification of offences to the South African Rugby Union (SARU) following the exclusion of the Tel Aviv Heat rugby team from the Mzansi Challenge competition in South Africa next month. The notification was made by Joshua Schewitz, Head Coach at Rishon LeZion
South African Rugby accused of illegality for barring Israel team from competition
South Africa Rugby’s withdrawal of an invitation for Israel to compete in the 2023 Mzansi Challenge is illegal, according to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Mark Alexander, president of South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) was quoted in a press release as saying: “We have listened to the opinions of important
Gary Lineker tweet reported to BBC
Gary Lineker has violated BBC guidance on individual use of social media, according to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), who have submitted a complaint to the BBC. Gary Lineker’s Tweet on 22 December 2022 extols a Hamas terrorist, Ahmed Daraghmeh, who was killed in the course of violently attacking Jews
Puma is urged to ignore anti-Israel boycott calls
UKLFI, together with the Zionist Advocacy Centre, have written to the CEO of Puma International to congratulate him on continuing to sponsor the Israeli Football Association and to counter the anti-Israel groups who have been urging Puma to withdraw its sponsorship. Anti-Israel campaigners have been pressurising Puma to withdraw from
Moroccan team breaks FIFA rules by waving Palestinian flags at World Cup
UKLFI requests urgent action by FIFA to prevent further violations at the semi-final and finals The Moroccan team, its members and officials have been accused of flagrant violations of the FIFA rules at the World Cup in Doha, by waving and holding large Palestinian flags to transmit a political message
Irish match officials crack down on anti-Israel protests at Ireland Israel Football Match
Match officials cracked down on anti-Israel protestors following a warning letter from the Ireland Israel Alliance, assisted by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Pro-Palestinian protestors arriving at the Ireland/Israel under 21 football match which took place on Friday 23 September, were surprised when their keffiyahs, flyers and flags were confiscated
International Tennis Federation investigates Iraqi Wheelchair Tennis players’ refusal to compete against Israel
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is looking into a complaint by UKLFI about Iraqi wheelchair tennis players pulling out of a competition to avoid playing against Israelis. At the Bucharest Open Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in August 2022, Iraqi players Nasr Mahdi and Mohammad Al-Mahdi withdrew from the tournament immediately before
Sponsor and fan backlash over Forest Green Rover’s Palestinian Flag Flying
A sponsor has pulled out of a sponsorship deal with Forest Green Rovers Football Club (FGRFC) and several fans have hit out at the club following the flying of a Palestinian flag and anti-Israel campaigning at football matches. This development has emerged following UKLFI’s complaint to Dale Vince, chairman of