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UK's Starmer calls in leaders to tackle antisemitism following increased attacks

The UK recently raised the national terrorism threat level to "severe" and announced an additional 25 million pounds to bolster protections for the country's Jewish community.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.
A police van arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court as Essa Suleiman is due in court charged with attempted murder on May 01, 2026 in London, England.

Two arrested over Golders Green Iranian memorial wall arson

The memorial, which was not damaged by the fire, is devoted to protesters murdered by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley, and British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speak with members of the Jewish community during a visit to Golders Green, north west London, Britain, April 30, 2026.

UK government does all but admit Iran is behind attacks on British soil - analysis

Throughout the UK government and institutions, naming Iran, the IRGC, or even HAYI at times, has been avoided in favor of the more nebulous and anonymous "hostile states" and "state-linked actors."

|ByMICHAEL STARR
Argentina’s President Javier Milei attends a ceremony honoring victims of the 1982 Falklands War.

The renewed struggle over the Falkland Islands, and implications for Israel - opinion

Argentina’s assertiveness under President Javier Milei and evolving US policy reopen dormant Falklands questions.

|ByZAKI SHALOM

How Mojtaba Khamenei used tax loopholes to purchase luxury properties in Europe - report

An investigation found that a loan of some £36 million was granted to Khamenei in 2013 through a company registered in the Isle of Man tax haven.

APRIL 23, 2026BySHIR PERETS
Mojtaba Khamenei; the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; is seen in Tehran; Iran; on December 14; 2016.

‘Dirty f***ing Jew:’ Thames Police arrest Slough man after assault on Orthodox Jew

The 48-year-old Slough man was arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated assault and racially or religiously aggravated public order, and has been in custody since Thursday evening.

APRIL 23, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
A 'Shomrim' private security car is seen driving past a synagogue in Stamford Hill, north London on October 13, 2023.

UK police arrest two more in alleged arson plot targeting Jewish community sites

The planned target remains unknown, but the Met said that the objective was related to the Jewish community.

APRIL 23, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
The burnt wreckage of Hatzola ambulances as fire services continue to monitor the scene after they were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

UK inflation hits 3.3% as middle east conflict drives fuel prices

APRIL 23, 2026ByDAVID RABINOWICZ
"the U.K. economy is likely to face continued inflationary pressure amid persistent uncertainty from the U.S.-Iran conflict affecting global energy markets."

'No Jewish exodus:' Aliyah from UK reaches 40 year record high, but emigration rates stable

Emigration from the UK reached a 40-year high in 2025 amid rising antisemitism concerns, but Aliyah rates remained stable, according to a report from the Institute for Jewish Policy Research.

APRIL 22, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Israel and United Kingdom flags waving together.

Alleged Iranian front group calls on Americans to kill Trump, claims it could have killed Ivanka

The group also called on Americans, particularly those in the US security apparatus and alleged victims of financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to kill Trump.

APRIL 22, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
US President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Charlottesville, Virginia.

At least eight involved in UK arsons against Jewish sites released on bail

The 47-year-old woman and 46-year-old man arrested last Wednesday, the same day as they attempted to set alight the Finchley Reform Synagogue, were also put on bail until July.

APRIL 22, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Local community members talk with police officers from London's Metropolitan Police following a suspected antisemitic arson attack in Golders Green, London, March 23, 2026.

Military planners to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening in London

More than a dozen countries said last week they were willing to join an international mission, led by Britain and France, to protect ‌shipping in the Strait of Hormuz when conditions permit.

APRIL 22, 2026ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron attend a press conference after the multinational virtual summit at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, April 17, 2026.

Man convicted of terror plot allowed to stay in UK after wife banned for supporting Islamic State

Shah Rahman, a Bangladeshi national, pleaded guilty to charges of engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts and was sentenced to 17 years in prison before being released in 2017.

APRIL 22, 2026ByGOLDIE KATZ
Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty as fans of US mega-star Taylor Swift, so-called "Swifties", as arrive at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024, ahead of the first of five concerts she is playing at the stadium.

First conviction secured against Kenton United Synagogue arsonists as police foil new attack

The British national had been charged on Monday and was the second person arrested for the Saturday attack, which caused smoke damage to the synagogue's interior.

APRIL 22, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Police officers stand on duty at a cordon near to the Finchley Reform Synagogue, in the North Finchley area of north London, on April 15, 2026, following an attack on the synagogue in the early hours of the morning.