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London, UK. 10th October 2018. Arnon Milchan attends the European film premiere of 'Widows' at Cineworld, Leicester Square during the 62nd BFI London Film Festival Opening Night Gala. Credit: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Alamy Live News
June 20, 2023, 12:59 pm
Billionaire movie producer to testify from UK courtroom in Netanyahu corruption trial
Arnon Milchan, who produced Pretty Woman, will appear as a key witness at a courtroom in Brighton, to provide testimony in one of three corruption cases against Benjamin Netanyahu. He denies all claims of wrongdoing.
By Lee Harpin
London, UK. Feb 4 2023. Kids For Democracy. A crowd protested loudly by the private street leading to the Israeli Embassy as a part of a worldwide fight by Israelis to preserve democracy in Israel and oppose the inclusion in the government of criminals and religious bigots which they say is unacceptable. Many brought their children with them to show their love for Israel. Peter Marshall/Alamy Live News
April 19, 2023, 9:46 am
Sir Mick Davis to speak at next London pro-Israel democracy protest
The ex-Conservative Party chief exec has been confirmed as the main speaker at the April 30th, Yom Ha'atzmaut protest in the capital
By Lee Harpin
Tens of thousands of Israelis protesting against Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed changes to Israel's judiciary
March 27, 2023, 12:51 pm
OPINION: Israel’s fight with itself is inflicting severe strategic damage
Has Israel taken her eye off the diplomatic football and exposed itself to enemies in the wider region, asks Dr Michael Milshtein of Tel Aviv University.
By Dr. Michael Milshtein
Lord McDonald speaks at British Council event in Westminster
March 21, 2023, 4:23 pm
Ex-UK envoy to Israel fearful Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul will ‘undermine democracy’
Lord McDonald - ex- British ambassador to Israel - says at UK-Israel science event 'All the Israelis I know are fearful that this is an attempt to undermine Israel as a democracy'
By Lee Harpin
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s speech to Conservative Friends of Israel this week
March 17, 2023, 1:02 pm
Hundreds sign letter to PM urging him to raise democracy concerns with Netanyahu
UK based pro-Israel democracy campaigners have sent letter to Rishi Sunak ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's arrival here
By Lee Harpin
Huge turn-out for Defend Israeli Democracy protest in Parliament Square
March 12, 2023, 6:40 pm
1,500 British Jews and Israelis take part in anti-Netanyahu govt protest in Westminster
Parliament Square is packed as protestors, many carrying Israeli flags and hand-made placards, vent their anger at the Netanyahu coalition government's proposed overhaul of the country's judicial system
By Lee Harpin
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new right-wing coalition and its proposed judicial reforms to reduce powers of the Supreme Court, in Tel Aviv, Israel January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ilan Rosenberg
March 9, 2023, 2:15 pm
OPINION: Israel is sacrificing years of hard-earned progress
As protests against proposed changes to its judiciary continue, Israel’s reputation as a modern, liberal democracy and global pioneer in technology is at stake, writes Alex Brummer for Jewish News
By Alex Brummer
London, UK. Feb 4 2023. Kids For Democracy. A crowd protested loudly by the private street leading to the Israeli Embassy as a part of a worldwide fight by Israelis to preserve democracy in Israel and oppose the inclusion in the government of criminals and religious bigots which they say is unacceptable. Many brought their children with them to show their love for Israel. Peter Marshall/Alamy Live News
March 5, 2023, 1:53 pm
Simon Schama says UK Jews must not be afraid to speak out over Israel democracy threat
The historian says the community must not be 'lily-livered' in showing support to those in Israel left 'anguished' by their government's drift towards being a "nationalist theocracy."
By Lee Harpin
Defend Israeli Democracy protests in London, close to Israel's embassy
March 1, 2023, 3:49 pm
Second ‘Defend Israeli democracy’ demo to take place in London
A second London protest, led by Israeli expats, against sweeping changes to the Israeli legislative and judicial system proposed by the Netanyahu coalition government, is now planned for Sunday March 12th.
By Lee Harpin
London, UK. Feb 4 2023. Kids For Democracy. A crowd protested loudly by the private street leading to the Israeli Embassy as a part of a worldwide fight by Israelis to preserve democracy in Israel and oppose the inclusion in the government of criminals and religious bigots which they say is unacceptable. Many brought their children with them to show their love for Israel. Peter Marshall/Alamy Live News
February 4, 2023, 6:06 pm
Hundreds of Israeli expats join pro-democracy protest in central London
The demo - one of 20 across the globe and held next to the UK Israeli embassy - was organised to protest against the judicial reforms proposed by the hardline coalition government
By Lee Harpin
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new right-wing coalition and its proposed judicial reforms to reduce powers of the Supreme Court, in Tel Aviv, Israel January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ilan Rosenberg
February 1, 2023, 5:29 pm
Israelis organise Rally for Democracy in London
Saturday's protests, to show opposition to the new Israeli government's attempts to undermine the independence of the judiciary, will take place in 18 cities around the world
By Lee Harpin
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, January 3, 2023. Credit: Twitter
January 25, 2023, 1:28 pm
OPINION: Seeing theocrats and bigots enter government is an affront to our Jewish souls
Sir Mick Davis, who voted in the recent Israeli election as a new citizen, urges the diaspora not to self-censor when it comes to opposing the country's far-right government
By Sir Mick Davis
August 22, 2022, 11:51 pm
OPINION: The Board must change its ways of working to remain relevant
The BoD gets some things spectacularly right but its lack of response to Liz truss' recent comments show it can also gets things spectacularly wrong, writes Joe Millis
Jonathan Arkush, former President of the Board of Deputies
September 15, 2017, 3:35 pm
Board of Deputies may introduce term limits for representatives
British Jewry's representative body is considering capping the number of stints any elected person can serve
Joan Ryan MP speaking alongside Board of Deputies Chief Executive Gillian Merron
September 12, 2016, 9:49 am
Diplomats meet in London to discuss global threats
More than 60 officials from 40 countries came together to discuss security, anti-Semitism and community issues
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