Courts

Palestine Action barrister’s contempt case sent to new judge

The case against Rajiv Menon KC was rejected by the High Court on procedural grounds, but the judge in the original trial has ruled that he does have a potential case to answer

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Exterior view of the Soas Building at the University of London (Getty Images)

Hamas

Soas student gave ‘thinly veiled’ support for Hamas in speech, court told

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Lady Justice on top of Old Bailey the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales in London

Palestine Action

Palestine Action activists ‘planned Elbit attack to cause maximum damage’

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Germany

Man on trial accused of tracking Jewish figures as targets for Iran-backed attacks

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A general view of Birmingham Crown Court on October 17, 2024 (Getty Images)

Court and Crime

Jury fails to reach verdict in trial of Palestine activists after 17-hour deliberation

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Golders Green

Man charged with arson over fire at Golders Green memorial wall

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The scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026, in the Golders Green area of London (Image: Getty Images)

Hatzola ambulance attack

Teenager accused of disposing of car involved in Hatzola arson banned from entering UK synagogues

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Francesca Albanese loses legal bid to maintain suspension of US sanctions

The Italian diplomat’s appeal challenged the Trump administration’s measures against her, arguing it harmed her entire family and violated her free speech rights

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

June 16, 2026 14:03

United Nations (UN) special rapporteur Francesca Albanese presents her latest report before delegates at the UN Rights Council, in Geneva, March 23, 2026. (Credit: Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)

Teenager pleads not guilty to hate crime over alleged antisemitic video

Muhammed Rachid is accused of demonstrating ‘hostility’ towards a member of the public ‘based on his or her membership or presumed membership of a particular group’

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June 16, 2026 12:15

Teenage 'Isis fanatic' accused of ‘hunting’ Jews on trial in Germany

Prosecutors say Erjon S was radicalised by extremist material online and sought to join ‘jihad against perceived infidels’

By Rob Hyde

2 min read

June 16, 2026 09:43

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Iranian operative behind synagogue arsons tried to recruit Mexican cartel against Jewish sites, FBI claims

A suspect accused of directing attacks on synagogues across Europe faces terrorism charges in the US

By JC Reporter

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June 15, 2026 13:20

Mohammad al-Saadi (R) with late IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani (US Justice Department)

Palestine Action proscription is lawful, Court of Appeal rules

Five judges said the ban was a ‘justified and proportionate’ interference on freedom of expression rights.

By JC Reporter

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June 15, 2026 11:49

Protesters gather outside the Royal Courts of Justice on June 15, 2026, ahead of the hearing on the lawfulness of the proscription of Palestine Action (PA)

Palestine Action activists jailed over Elbit factory raid

Four defendants sentenced to seven years and eight months, five years, five years, and four years and eight months, respectively

By JC Reporter

5 min read

June 12, 2026 19:07

Protesters outside Woolwich Crown Court ahead of a hearing where Palestine Action activists were jailed on June 12, 2026 (PA)

Palestine Action activists will be sentenced as terrorists over Elbit raid

More than 70 protestors arrested outside court on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation

By JC Reporter

2 min read

June 12, 2026 16:53

(Illustrative) Protesters outside Woolwich Crown Court, London, on June 12, 2026, ahead of a hearing where Palestine Action activists are due to be sentenced over a break-in at the UK base of an Israel-based defence firm, Elbit Systems (PA)

Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell attends protest in support of convicted Palestine Action activists

The four defendants, who have been convicted of criminal damage, could be sentenced as terrorists

By JC Reporter

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June 12, 2026 13:00

John McDonnell presents a letter, alongside members of the Palestine Coalition, to New Scotland Yard on April 15, 2026 (Getty Images)

Insurance giant Allianz given green light to sue Palestine activists

The company has been allowed to pursue a civil claim for around £300,000 in damages alongside an ongoing criminal case

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

June 11, 2026 16:45

The offices of Allianz in Warsaw, Poland (Getty Images)

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Courts

Palestine Action barrister’s contempt case sent to new judge

Soas student gave ‘thinly veiled’ support for Hamas in speech, court told

Palestine Action activists ‘planned Elbit attack to cause maximum damage’

Man on trial accused of tracking Jewish figures as targets for Iran-backed attacks

Jury fails to reach verdict in trial of Palestine activists after 17-hour deliberation

Man charged with arson over fire at Golders Green memorial wall

Teenager accused of disposing of car involved in Hatzola arson banned from entering UK synagogues

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