Government & Politics

Mossad says foiled Hamas terror plots in Europe were planned in Qatar, maybe Turkey Spy agency probe finds that guns seized in Austria last month belonged to son of Hamas political leader, who likely got green-light for attack from his father while in Doha

(Times of Israel) Recently foiled Hamas terrorist plots in Europe were planned in Qatar and possibly Turkey, the Mossad intelligence agency said Wednesday, detailing results of a lengthy probe into the busted schemes. The spy agency said in a statement that it […]

Crime

Home secretary orders review of public order and hate crime laws after Manchester synagogue attack Shabana Mahmood said the Yom Kippur terror attack 'happened at a time of growing concern about protests and hate crimes in this country'

(Jewish News) Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced an independent review of the UK’s public order and hate crime legislation in the wake of last month’s terrorist attack on a Manchester synagogue. The review, to be led by Lord Macdonald of River […]

Academics & Education

Anti-Hamas Islamic school [principal] claims attacker tried to push him in front of train Mashhadani’s school became the target of multiple threats after Hamas’s October 7 attacks, as pro-Palestinian groups took issue with Mashhadani’s co-existence ethos.

(Jerusalem Post) The principal of an Arabic school in Berlin, who has previously expressed opposition to Hamas and installed Israeli-Palestinian peace programs at the school, was nearly killed on Friday after being pushed in front of a train, he told the German […]

Interfaith

Sixth suspect arrested in Germany over alleged Hamas plot to attack Jewish targets A statement by the federal prosecutor alleges the suspect took possession of an automatic rifle, eight pistols and 600 pieces of ammunition, and brought the weapons to another member of Hamas in Berlin.

(Sky News) A sixth suspected member of Hamas has been arrested in Germany accused of being part of a plot to attack Jewish targets. Lebanese-born Mahmoud Z was detained on a train in northern Germany on Thursday morning after crossing the border […]

Immigration

Oct. 7 terrorist living freely as ‘refugee’ in Belgium: report A documented Oct. 7 participant is living 'his best life' in Europe and enjoying public welfare benefits due to his refugee status, a Jewish watchdog group warned.

(World Israel News) A Hamas terrorist who took part in the October 7, 2023, massacres successfully claimed asylum in Belgium and is now living freely in the European country as a refugee, according to a report from a Belgian watchdog organization. The […]

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.

(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

(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 […]

Interfaith

Self-styled ‘Anglo Jihadi’ guilty of planning attack on shopping centre Jordan Richardson, 21, from Howden, East Yorkshire, was convicted after police found a handwritten note with instructions on how to make mustard gas.

(Sky News) A gym instructor who called himself the “Anglo Jihadi” has been found guilty of planning a bomb and chemical attack on a major shopping centre. Jordan Richardson, 21, a Muslim convert from Howden, East Yorkshire, was convicted after he was […]

Demonstrations

Alleged IS plotter ‘sought to cluster-bomb’ Manchester pro-Israel march, court hears Defendant allegedly scouted Jewish schools and synagogues before planning to livestream a mass attack on a city march

(Jewish News) An alleged Islamic State supporter told an undercover operative his “primary target” was a pro-Israel march in Manchester, saying they would need “cluster bombs” to attack a crowd “full of Jews,” a jury has heard. Walid Saadaoui, a Tunisia-born former […]

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

(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 […]

Crime

NHS doctor accused of praising Hamas wears ‘celebratory’ number 7 necklace to tribunal Dr Rahmeh Aladwan wore the necklace to a Manchester hearing where she faces claims of antisemitism and praising Hamas online

(LBC) An NHS doctor accused of glorifying Hamas’s October 7 attacks in Israel has appeared before a medical tribunal wearing a gold necklace featuring the number seven. Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, a British-Palestinian trainee trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, is facing claims of […]

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'

(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 […]

Employment

Doctor who claimed hospital is a ‘Jewish supremacy cesspit’ faces medical tribunal Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, is being investigated by the GMC over a series of unhinged posts and comments made across various social media platforms

(Jewish News) A doctor who claimed that the “Royal Free Hospital in London is a Jewish supremacy cesspit” has appeared before a medical tribunal. Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, is being investigated by the GMC over a series of posts and comments made […]

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.

(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

Paris university event praises terrorists, October 7 massacre 'We are partners in the struggle and partners in the struggle against imperialism, Zionism, and fascism,' said Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine official Mariam Abu Daqqa at the event.

(Jerusalem Post) A conference at a Paris university last Wednesday honoring a recently released Lebanese terrorist featured a video address by a leading member of a Palestinian terrorist organization and praise for the October 7 massacre. The far-left revolutionary meeting of over […]

Crime

‘Jewish supremacy’ diatribe doctor arrested, blames ‘Israeli-Jewish lobby’ Police refer to 'allegations that comments made at a protest and online in recent months were grossly offensive and antisemitic in nature'

(Jewish News) A doctor who has become notorious for her diatribes about “Jewish supremacy” in the UK has been arrested by the police, days before another hearing into her conduct is due to be heard by a medical tribunal. Video footage released […]

Academics & Education

Athens Panteion University bans unauthorized panel with Hamas terrorist The event was set to host senior Hamas West Bank official Abdel Naser Issa, released from Israeli prison in February in exchange for hostages abducted during October 7.

(Jerusalem Post) A panel at Panteion University with a senior Hamas terrorist, who was released in February in exchange for hostages, will not take place at the Athens institution, after the university forbade the unauthorized event following a Jerusalem Post report. The […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

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

(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 […]

Demonstrations

Hamas is embedded and ‘ready to strike’ across Europe, terrorism experts warn Operatives have been discovered in Italy, Germany, Sweden and Denmark, and are working to obtain permanent residence permits.

(European Conservative) European leaders are drawing up plans for maintaining peace in the Middle East. But reports suggest they should be more concerned about the presence of extremists at home. Italian daily Libero Quotidiano warned on Thursday that “Hamas is already among […]

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.

(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

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

(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 […]

Clerics & Preachers

Mosque where imam made derogatory remarks about Jews denies radicalising Manchester terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie told one of his wives in 2022 that he 'rly [sic] love' the Masjid Sunnah Nelson

(Jewish News) A mosque near Burnley where repeated derogatory references to Jews have been made in sermons has denied radicalising the Heaton Park Synagogue terrorist, who described in 2022 how he “rly [sic] love the mosque there.” Jihad Al-Shamie, who carried out […]

Clerics & Preachers

Manchester venue ignored warnings about hate preacher followed by Heaton Park terrorist Manchester Jewish Representative Council warned Bridgewater Hall in January that platforming Mishary Alafasy 'raises the serious risk of further attacks on the Jewish community'

(Jewish News) One of Manchester’s most prominent concert venues has been heavily criticised for ignoring Jewish community concerns about a hate preacher it hosted earlier this year — after it transpired that his social media account was one of [a] small number […]

Interfaith

Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad al Shamie ‘shared ISIS videos, ranted and asked for large sums of money,’ his friends say The terrorist's behaviour became unpredictable, friends say, including watching Islamic State videos, asking for money and sudden bursts of temper.

(Sky News) The synagogue killer, Jihad al Shamie, radicalised himself after searching online for videos of the Islamic State terror group, according to a friend. The man, Qas, said al Shamie “started using [encrypted messaging app] Telegram and searching for ISIS videos. […]

Government & Politics

Ex-Biden officials microtarget Dearborn in Facebook ads soliciting funds for anti-Israel lobbying effort A New Policy, led by former Biden officials, accuses AIPAC of 'weaponiz[ing] Jewish identity'

(Free Beacon) An anti-Israel group started by two federal officials who resigned from the Biden administration over U.S. support for Israel is soliciting residents of Dearborn, Mich., a hotbed of anti-Israel and pro-Hamas sentiment, to fund its “professional lobbying force” to pressure […]