Government & Politics

Citizenship

Counterterrorism review calls for Shamima Begum and other British-linked people in Syria to be repatriated The review warns that the current policy of leaving such women, men and children in limbo is 'unsustainable' and risks turning the detention camps in northeastern Syria into 'Britain's Guantanamo.'

November 11, 2025   

(Sky News) Shamima Begum, the former east London schoolgirl who joined Islamic State, and other British-linked people who are detained in camps in Syria should be repatriated, a major review of UK counterterrorism policy has said. The report, by an independent commission, […]

Demonstrations

Boris Johnson slams British gov: ‘They changed direction because of Muslim voters’ Speaking to Israel Hayom, the former British prime minister launched a fierce attack on the BBC and the UK government, accusing them of anti-Israel bias and political cowardice.

November 7, 2025   

(Israel Hayom) Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who led the Conservative Party from 2019 to 2022, has never been afraid to speak his mind. So it’s no surprise that at a time when many European leaders are steering clear of pro-Israel […]

Academics & Education

Experts warn of government ‘fear and paralysis’ over tackling Islamist antisemitism Islamist movements 'exploiting' antisemitism as a political weapon, while ministers shy away from confronting the threat for fear of electoral fallout

November 5, 2025   

(Jewish News) Despite a growing understanding of the problem, there is a “crisis” of inaction and “fear” at a government level when it comes to tackling Islamist antisemitism, according to experts on extremism. Speaking at an event at King’s College London, hosted […]

Government & Politics

Security costs shut down Germany’s Christmas markets Following Islamist attacks in the past years in Berlin, Magdeburg, and Solingen, new security requirements impose exorbitant expenses on organizers.

November 4, 2025   

(European Conservative) Several German towns have canceled their traditional Christmas markets this year, pointing to the mounting costs of new security requirements introduced after a series of terror attacks. Local organizers argue that they are unable to comply with the government’s anti-terror […]

Children & Teens

Votes at 16 will enfranchise 156,000 young Muslims — 10% of new voters Analysis of 2021 census data also finds young Muslim voters could have biggest impact in urban areas such as Birmingham, Bradford and east London

October 29, 2025   

(Hyphen) The government’s plan to lower the voting age to 16 before the next general election will enfranchise more than 150,000 young British Muslims — who will make up more than a tenth of all new voters. An estimated 156,000 16- and […]

Demonstrations

Charity watchdog launches statutory inquiry into Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust Commission looks into allegations around the charity funding of a non-charitable company and an event where inflammatory statements were allegedly made

October 28, 2025   

(Jewish News) The Charity Commission has confirmed it has launched a statutory inquiry into the Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust over its funding of a non-charitable company. In a statement, the Commission confirmed it is “escalating its engagement” with the organisation, which […]

Government & Politics

Has political Islam found a new face in Belgium? An analysis linking a foiled jihadist plot in Belgium with new research from Abu Dhabi showing the global decline of the Muslim Brotherhood explores how political Islam is evolving into a diffuse, digital-era threat.

October 28, 2025   

(Brussels Times) Not more than two months ago, the Brussels Times met with TRENDS Research & Advisory, an Abu Dhabi-based think tank, which hosted an annual forum on political Islam. Barely a fortnight later, Belgian police foiled a jihadist-inspired plot to assassinate […]

Children & Teens

Keir Starmer promises rape gang inquiry will investigate why ‘heinous crimes were disproportionately committed by Asian men’ The recent turmoil has led to significant delays in the inquiry, which is expected to take months to restart

October 25, 2025   

(GB News) Sir Keir Starmer has promised that the national inquiry into the rape gangs will investigate why “heinous crimes were disproportionately committed by Asian men.” In a letter signed by the prime minister, Sir Keir thanked the panel for its support […]

Academics & Education

Interview: Badenoch calls for visas of non-British university [activists] targeting Israeli professor to be revoked Exclusive: Tory leader tells Jewish News, 'I believe in a two-state solution, I think many people do, even in the Jewish community'

October 23, 2025   

(Jewish News) Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for the expulsion of pro-Palestine students who disrupted a lecture at a London university due to the speaker’s links to Israel. In an interview with Jewish News, Badenoch also added that, if the students […]

Books

French authorities launch investigation over party with ties to Islamist networks A French parliamentary inquiry is examining alleged Islamist influence inside La France Insoumise after journalists detailed the party’s ties to radical groups.

October 22, 2025   

(Jerusalem Post) The left-wing French party La France Insoumise (LFI) has extensive ties to Islamist elements, several French journalists have testified in recent weeks. The testimonies have been presented to the French National Assembly, which has launched a parliamentary commission of inquiry […]

Academics & Education

Socialist teachers protest Austrian headscarf ban The teachers suggested the government should focus more on sugary foods than forced Islamization among the youth.

October 21, 2025   

(European Conservative) The Austrian federal government has introduced an important draft law that prohibits religious headscarves for girls under the age of 14. This measure, designed to protect young girls from societal pressures and promote an equal, focused learning environment, is set […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Labour scraps Islamophobia definition amid fears it could threaten free speech The party has adopted new wording defining 'anti-Muslim hate'

October 18, 2025   

(GB News) Labour has scrapped its Islamophobia definition with fears it could threaten free speech. A working group has formulated new wording that will replace the controversial definition, adopted in 2019, changing the term “Islamophobia” [to] “anti-Muslim hate.” It will remove all […]

Government & Politics

German intelligence warning: Growing Hamas threat to Germany The number of foreign extremist attacks in Germany has risen sharply this year, with authorities identifying around 32,500 people as part of a ‘mostly’ Islamist milieu.

October 14, 2025   

(European Conservative) Despite the current ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, German intelligence chiefs warn that the terrorist group Hamas could increase its activity in the Federal Republic. The number of “foreign extremist” attacks has risen sharply this year, and Germany is increasingly […]

Academics & Education

SPÖ-linked teachers call Austria’s hijab ban ‘off target’ Vienna’s planned Islamic headscarf restrictions for girls up to the eighth grade have drawn criticism from Social Democratic teachers.

October 13, 2025   

(European Conservative) Austria’s planned headscarf ban for girls under 14 has sparked new criticism — this time from teachers’ unions linked to the Social Democratic Party. The teachers’ representative body called the measure a “blatant miss of the mark,” arguing that the […]

Academics & Education

Culture secretary orders crackdown on hate preachers Lisa Nandy drafting new laws to stop anyone convicted of hate crime from holding senior positions at charitable organisations, such as ... mosques, Islamic centres

October 11, 2025   

(Jewish News) Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced a crackdown on hate preachers at mosques and Islamic centres as part of the government’s new efforts to combat antisemitism. [Meanwhile], in further measures to counter Jew-hate, thousands of teachers and university staff will […]

Academics & Education

Court confirms reopening of Muslim school in Nice after closure order overturned Many in the community view the case as reflecting unfair treatment and potential religious discrimination.

October 10, 2025   

(Morocco World News) The Avicenne Muslim middle school in Nice has won another legal victory after the Marseille Administrative Court of Appeal confirmed the cancellation of a government order that sought to close the school. The court ruled on Friday that the […]