Board of Deputies of British Jews

Southampton University bans "controversial" Israel conference again

Asa Winstanley 16 March 2016

Academic organizers to challenge the decision in court. Read more about Southampton University bans "controversial" Israel conference again

4 reasons the "anti-Semitism" attacks on Jeremy Corbyn are dishonest

Asa Winstanley 19 August 2015

The UK’s Israel lobby has led dishonest attacks on Jeremy Corbyn, the front-runner in the Labour leadership election. Read more about 4 reasons the "anti-Semitism" attacks on Jeremy Corbyn are dishonest

A scene from the Freedom Theatre play The Siege, which tours the UK throughout May and June 2015.

Freedom Theatre UK tour kicks off despite right-wing media attacks

Sarah Irving 14 May 2015

Tabloid press calls Palestinian play “pro-terrorist” — but cites critics who have never seen it. Read more about Freedom Theatre UK tour kicks off despite right-wing media attacks

UK High Court backs shutdown of Israel conference

Asa Winstanley 14 April 2015

Judge backs University of Southampton decision to “withdraw permission” to hold conference on legality of state of Israel this weekend. Read more about UK High Court backs shutdown of Israel conference

Did Israel lobby "bullying and threats" push Univ. of Southampton to cancel conference?

Ali Abunimah 2 April 2015

Organizers of an academic conference on Israel are proceeding with an urgent legal challenge after the UK’s University of Southampton today confirmed that it has canceled the event. Read more about Did Israel lobby "bullying and threats" push Univ. of Southampton to cancel conference?

Univ. of Southampton cancels conference after government, Israel lobby pressure

Ali Abunimah 31 March 2015

Emergency legal action planned after UK university cancels conference on Israel citing “health and safety.” Read more about Univ. of Southampton cancels conference after government, Israel lobby pressure

Jewish activists kicked out of "We Believe in Israel" conference

Hilary Aked 26 March 2015

Three Jewish campaigners were “escorted out” of the UK’s major pro-Israel conference that focused on strategies for combatting BDS. Read more about Jewish activists kicked out of "We Believe in Israel" conference

Israel lobby, UK officials attempt to shut down Univ. of Southampton conference

Ali Abunimah 16 March 2015

Pro-Israel lobby groups have been using Islamophobic themes and casting aspersions of anti-Semitism to smear organizers and speakers of Palestine-focused conference. Read more about Israel lobby, UK officials attempt to shut down Univ. of Southampton conference

UK activists shut factory, demand Israel arms embargo

Asa Winstanley 5 August 2014

A direct action group has shut down an Israeli subsidiary, saying they intend to stay there as long as possible. Read more about UK activists shut factory, demand Israel arms embargo

Is the BBC trying to shore up support for Israel's assault on Gaza?

Amena Saleem 3 August 2014

Broadcaster floods its programs with Israeli spokespeople and Zionists presented as “impartial” analysts. Read more about Is the BBC trying to shore up support for Israel's assault on Gaza?