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27 May 2026

Syria arrests 18 chemical weapons suspects as Russia mocks renewed investigation efforts

The Syrian authorities say they have detained 18 people on suspicion of involvement in the chemical weapons programme of the former Assad regime. News of the arrests — disclosed by Syrian di…

19 May 2026

Deniers of chemical attacks in Syria claim employment tribunal’s ruling proves them right

Eight years after a chemical attack killed dozens of people in Douma on the outskirts of Damascus, western defenders of the ousted Assad regime have revived claims of fakery. They insist — d…

20 Nov 2025

How X got into a muddle over ‘inflammatory’ posts in Hebrew

Over the last few days something odd has been happening with posts on X in Hebrew. Non-Hebrew speakers wishing to know what they were saying would click on “translate” and, for some posts, w…

21 Aug 2025

UKLFI complains that talk of genocide is distressing for Israel’s supporters

A pro-Israel organisation whose chief executive claimed the Gaza war could increase the life expectancy of Palestinians by reducing obesity rates has come up with another grotesque idea. It …

1 Feb 2025

Shush! Don't mention genocide!

An advertisement containing the word "genocide" has been removed from a billboard in London after pro-Israel lawyers claimed it posed a threat to public order. The objection came from UK Law…

10 Jan 2025

Pro-Israel lawyers target climate activists over Gaza

Twelve charities concerned about the environment are the latest targets of a pro-Israel organisation which tries to silence support for Palestinians with threats of legal action. UK Lawyers …

5 Dec 2024

Harassment claim by pro-Israel lawfare group ‘wholly without merit’

A youth theatre in Brighton is the latest victim of bullying by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), a lawfare organisation that tries to stifle support for the rights of Palestinians by threateni…

19 Sep 2024

Pro-Israel campaigners get references to genocide removed from art exhibition

A group of pro-Israel lawyers have succeeded in getting references to genocide removed from the publicity for a Palestine-related art exhibition. This is the latest in a long series of inter…

17 Sep 2024

Cultural genocide: the battle to suppress Palestinian voices

By Brian Whitaker Published 17 September 2024 The Gaza war has long tentacles. In Britain, art galleries and concert halls are becoming part of the battleground. Cultural events that give vo…

10 Sep 2024

Prominent Jewish peer resigns from pro-Israel activist group

Lord Carlile, a prominent Jewish member of the House of Lords, has resigned as a patron of UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), a controversial activist group which uses its members’ legal skills …

31 Aug 2024

Pro-Israel lawyers target London arts venue in move to silence Palestinian voices

The Barbican Centre in London is the latest recipient of threatening letters from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) — an organisation which has become notorious for its efforts to shut down publ…

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