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On October 2, two men were charged over an alleged plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community; police say the plot was disrupted and there is no ongoing public threat. Police have urged organizers of a student march planned in central London for October 7 to choose another date, citing the impact on communities. Antisemitic incidents in the UK reached 1,926 in the first half of 2026, up 21% year on year, with assaults up 82%; in September three Jewish schoolboys were assaulted on a bus in north London. The government has allocated over £250 million for Jewish community security, and the Israeli government advises caution when traveling. Stay alert around Jewish sites and demonstrations and follow local police guidance....
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Cities (56)
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London
לונדון
40
Manchester
מנצ׳סטר
31
Brighton
ברייטון
8
Liverpool
ליברפול
6
Edinburgh
אדינבורו
4
Bristol
בריסטול
3
Birmingham
בירמינגהם
3
Glasgow
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2
Belfast
בלפסט
2
Salford
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1
Aberdeen
1
Cambridge
1
Coventry
1
Exeter
1
Hexham
1
Leeds
לידס
1
Newcastle
1
Oxford
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1
Slough
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Basildon
0
Bath
0
Boston Spa
0
Bournemouth
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0
Bury
0
Canterbury
קנטרברי
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Cardiff
0
Derby
0
Durham
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Farnworth
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Recent reports (312)
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A Telegraph opinion column argues that defining Zionism as racism and advocating a single state across historic Palestine challenges Israel’s existence as the Jewish national home. It also discusses the historical use of anti-Zionist language against Jews....
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telegraph.co.uk
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Police expected 7,000 to 10,000 people at a pro-Palestine march through central London and set conditions on its route and timing. A counter-protest was also planned; the report describes no incident.
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lbc.co.uk
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The Green Party conference approved a motion describing Zionism as racism, prompting criticism and concern from Jewish party members. Zack Polanski said he agreed with the motion’s substance but would have supported an amended version.
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kentonline.co.uk
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A National March for Palestine is scheduled to take place in Edinburgh from 1 p.m. on Saturday. The report gives no further details about the event.
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kentonline.co.uk
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Former UK home secretary Suella Braverman warned that antisemitism would not improve without political change and accused British leaders of failing to confront Islamist extremism.
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jpost.com
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Three Labour MPs urged Barnet Green councillor Charli Thompson to explain her support for a motion describing Zionism as racism. They said the position raised concerns about representing the borough’s diverse community and the rights of Jewish residents....
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thejc.com
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A report on the Green Party’s by-election result examined internal debate over its recent motion equating Zionism with racism. It also described a Hackney consultation on ending the borough’s municipal ties with Haifa.
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mylondon.news
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In an opinion column, Farrukh Dhondy criticized the Green Party’s motion equating Zionism with racism and discussed its political and social implications. The column also addressed the distinction between Zionism and Israeli government policy.
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deccanchronicle.com
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Zack Polanski faced renewed pressure after losing the Holborn and St Pancras by-election and amid criticism of the Green Party motion equating Zionism with racism. The report described calls from Jewish Greens and other party figures for him to address the controversy....
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theguardian.com
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The Green Party’s vote to classify Zionism as racism became a controversy during the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, where leader Zack Polanski finished second. Voters and party figures differed over the motion and its role in the campaign.
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independent.co.uk
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Traveled from US to Manchester in June with black hat, jacket, beard, Brisker peyos and met many Charedi Jews who said England is Nazi Germany in the 1930s but BH had no instances at all of anything remotely antisemitic or even anti-Zionist either locally in Prestwich or in MAN and LHR Airports
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Menachem
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Caution at most. I've lived in England my whole life. Hiding Yarmulka and Tzitzis is never advised. (I walk streets, ride buses etc. all over England [or I know people who do on a daily basis] in full Chabad garb, and the most I get is someone screaming Free Palestine from a car or motorbike. If that is a serious concern for you, learn Jewish history.) Hashem is taking care of us and no one can do anything to you without Him allowing it. (Obviously don't walk into a Hamas tunnel with Yarmulka an
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Moshe
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Neo Nazis with nazi symbol (“SS” and swastika) tattoos spotted at an amusement park in Devon, UK.
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Robert
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Youngsters from the EU on the tube in London made antisemitic remark, but ran away. Visited two synagogues in London with heavy security. Keep your situational awareness.
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Reddit
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After 10/7 I decided to start tucking it into my shirt because I was spat on and harassed in London multiple times during a trip late last year, didn’t feel safe to wear it outside of very Jewish areas.
Shay
בכללי לא מומלץ ללבוש סממנים יהודיים ברחבי לונדון
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