World Gymnastics championship risk cancellation after Israeli athletes barred
Indonesia’s decision to deny visas to Israeli gymnasts in the upcoming World Artistic Gymnastics championship means that the event should be cancelled, according to the rules of the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG). UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have written to FIG following reports of the denial of visas, after
Edinburgh University pressed to confront rising antisemitism
The leadership of Edinburgh University has been warned that it must take action against rising antisemitism. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Vice-Chancellor and Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Edinburgh University, expressing serious concern that antisemitism is being allowed to take root on campus and
Council drags feet in removing encampment outside US Embassy
An illegal encampment by the Thames outside the US Embassy is still there 8 months later. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Richmond and Wandsworth Councils regarding the encampment, situated at Nine Elms Pavilion on the Thames embankment. The camp comprises a handful of tents, an open kitchen
Private Harley Street clinic beset by Palestine Badges
The president of HCA Healthcare UK will remind all senior executives to ensure that the hospital dress code is applied at all of their sites. This follows an incident at the Harley Street Clinic, when multiple staff members were seen wearing large Palestine Flag badges. UKLFI informed HCA about a
Nutritionist ordered to remove Israel boycott from social media
A nutritionist has been told by her regulators to remove the section of her social media post urging people to boycott Israeli dates . The nutritionist, who was a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and of The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) ,
“Jesus is a Muslim” Booth in Shepherds Bush erected without permission
A blue and white booth emblazoned with “Jesus is a Muslim” and offering “Free Qurans” was erected without permission outside Shepherds Bush station. It has been moved, but Hammersmith & Fulham Council have warned the booth’s owners that if it is erected at the site again, they will take enforcement
Chelmsford Council to remove “Jesus is a Muslim” Booth from High Street
An illegally placed booth in Chelmsford High Street, advertising that “Jesus is a Muslim” will be removed by the Chelmsford City Council. This follows a letter from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) pointing out that the words on the Booth were offensive and likely cause distress to the public. Free copies
Liverpool MPs and Councillors warned about Teachers Advocating for Palestine in Schools
The largest teachers’ union in the UK is encouraging teachers to advocate for Palestine in schools, even though such action is illegal. The NEU is holding a workshop on “Understanding and advocating for Palestine in our schools” in Liverpool on 14 June 2025. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written
Co Op motion to boycott Israeli goods does not comply with Co-Op rules
A non-binding motion to take all Israeli products off the shelves of Co-Op stores contains false and defamatory statements, promotes racial hatred of Israelis and Jews, and should be rejected under the Co-Op’s rules. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Co-Op Group Secretary explaining why Motion 13,
Illegal Flier at Manchester University urges boycott of Tel Aviv University partnership
A flier distributed to academic staff at Manchester University has been branded unlawful and contrary to the University’s dignity at work policy. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has warned that the flier, which urges staff to boycott a joint research fund with Tel Aviv University, constitutes and incites discrimination, harassment