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Far-right MK Itamar Ben-Gvir takes part in the 'flag march' in the city of Lydd, December 5, 2021. (Oren Ziv)

Israelis are calling their leaders fascists. Why can’t British politicians?

What will it take for British officials and other international actors to start taking Israeli leaders at their word and offer any meaningful pushback?

By Ben Reiff February 7, 2023

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters face off as thousands march in the streets of London against the celebration of the 100th anniversary for the Balfour Declaration, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joining the event, November 4, 2017. (Ahmad Al-Bazz/Activestills)

Inventing the new antisemitism

Israel and its acolytes have long pushed the agenda that anti-Zionism is a form of anti-Jewish racism. A new book shows how this endeavor came at the expense of Palestinians and diaspora Jews alike.

By Em Hilton January 16, 2023

Protest against Israel's war on Gaza in Parliament Square, London, July 26, 2014. (Tim Snell/Flickr)

Fighting Labour antisemitism must not come at the cost of Palestinian rights

A major report highlights the need to address antisemitism in the Labour Party, but ignores how Palestinians could pay the price for its broad definition.

By Antony Lerman November 26, 2020

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Launching the 2019 Labour Party General Election campaign (Jeremy Corbyn/Flickr)

Labour Party infighting exploited British Jews. How do we rebuild?

A leaked dossier reveals how Labour factions hindered the party's antisemitism responses in order to undermine Jeremy Corbyn. British Jews must revive partnerships with marginalized groups to end this manipulation.

By Em Hilton and Yael Shafritz April 26, 2020

British Jewish activists with anti-occupation group Na'amod protest a U.K. Lawyers for Israel event featuring the head of Regavim, London, December 1, 2019. (Na'amod)

Hurt and hope: For left-wing British Jews, UK election is a moment of reckoning

With the U.K. at its most divided in living memory, progressive British Jews are facing a choice between a socialist Labour Party beset by anti-Semitism scandals and a Conservative Party empowering the far right, while battling communal divisions over political allegiances.

By Mia Rafalowicz-Campbell and Leeor Ohayon December 9, 2019

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. (Chris McAndrew/CC BY 3.0)

Yes, Corbynism poses a threat — but not to Britain’s Jews

Smearing Jeremy Corbyn as an anti-Semite has become a popular hobby among members of the British establishment — perhaps because what he stands for is a direct threat to their ideological and economic interests. By Matan Kaminer Last week, Haaretz columnist Anshel Pfeffer accused UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn of being both anti-Semitic and stupid. He is wrong…

By +972 Magazine July 30, 2018

Illustrative photo of pro-Palestine protesters in London, June 10, 2018. (Alisdare Hickson/ CC BY-SA 2.0)

New anti-Semitism definition denies Palestinians’ right to challenge oppression

Those attacking the UK Labour party for its newly adopted definition of anti-Semitism are contributing to the silencing of Palestinian voices, the potential criminalization of their struggle against racist Israeli policies, and the negation of their demands for freedom and equality. By Laila Naheel and Hussein Samih A furor over a newly adopted definition of…

By +972 Magazine July 26, 2018

Houses of Parliament, London, UK (photo: Ramón Cutanda López / (CC BY 2.0)

Labour MPs: Vote yes on Palestinian statehood

In an appeal that demonstrates the complete bankruptcy of the peace camp, the Israeli Labor Party is calling on its British counterparts to oppose the motion on Palestinian statehood Monday, ‘in the name of peace.’ Netanyahu couldn’t have put it better. The British Parliament will vote Monday on a motion supporting the Palestinian Authority’s request…

By Noam Sheizaf October 12, 2014

Gaza Strip under Israeli attack, Jan. 2009 (Yossi Gurvitz)

Barak’s move increases chances of war with Iran

Why Barak’s defection is likely to be a catalyst for a new war Historical Function, the end: Ehud Barak killed Labor. This bunch of incompetents won’t manage to recover from his defection; we’re talking about a group of people who can’t manage talking to one another. Barak perfected a sort of fine cruelty by not…

By Yossi Gurvitz January 18, 2011

SHOCK MOVE • Barak quits Labor • Labor quits coalition

+972 is covering the dramatic split of the Labor party. Key updates: Barak leaves party and remains defence minister, forming a separate faction together with 4 mid-level Labor MKs * New faction to be known as Atzmaut, or Independence * Move reportedly orchestrated with Netanyahu * ALL LABOR MINISTERS HAVE RESIGNED OR LEFT THE PARTY* LABOR…

By Dimi Reider January 17, 2011

British parliament debates Israeli military tribunals

The British Labour party is now debating what the Israeli labor party refuses to acknowledge, the horrific treatment of Palestinians in Israeli military courts. I have covered the military court system extensively on this website in relation to the repression of the Palestinian popular unarmed struggle. Amira Hass’s article in today’s Haaretz points to positive…

By Joseph Dana December 13, 2010