The survey finds that more than half of British Jews, 51%, say they do not see a long-term future for themselves in the UK, while fewer than a quarter, 23%, believe they do. Nearly half, 45%, say they do not feel welcome in Britain, compared with fewer than one-third, 32%, who say they do. A clear majority, 61%, report that they have considered leaving the UK over the past two years. Most cite the surge in antisemitism since October 7, 2023, as the main reason, while nearly half also point to broader anti-Jewish prejudice in society and antisemitism within political parties.

An overwhelming 96% of British Jews say they feel less safe than they did before October 2023, and 98% believe antisemitism has increased since then. 59% say they try to avoid displaying visible signs of their Jewish identity out of fear linked to antisemitism. Almost all respondents, 96%, view Islamists as a serious threat.

The survey also shows deep concern about political extremism across the spectrum. Some 92% of British Jews see the far left as a serious threat, compared with nearly two-thirds, 64%, who say the same about the far right.

A recurring complaint highlighted in the survey is the perception that police are failing to act decisively against incitement and supporters of Hamas, the terrorist organization. Some 91% of respondents do not believe the authorities are doing enough to tackle religious extremism, and 89% say not enough is being done to confront political extremism. Only 8% believe the authorities are doing enough to address antisemitism and punish antisemites, while 88% say they are not, reflecting what the survey describes as an almost complete lack of trust in the authorities.

Just 14% of British Jews think the police are doing enough to protect them, while 83% do not trust the police to provide adequate protection. Only 10% believe that if a British Jew reports an antisemitic hate crime, it will lead to prosecution, while 77% believe it will not, even when sufficient evidence exists. Similarly, just 10% think the courts are doing enough to protect them, while 71% disagree.

Politically, British Jews, like the broader public, express deep disappointment with the Labour government currently in power, which has seen its standing collapse in general opinion polls after about a year and a half in office. Some 80% of British Jews believe the current government is bad for the Jewish community, while only 4% think otherwise. Just 6% say the government is doing enough to protect the Jewish community, while 93% say it is not.

Asked about political parties, 81% say the Labour Party, representing the center-left, is tolerant of antisemitism, placing it at the top of the list in this regard. The Green Party follows closely at 76%, and the Liberal Democrats at 49%. On the right, attitudes are more positive: only 14% say the Conservatives are tolerant of antisemitism, while 20% say the same about Reform UK, the party led by Nigel Farage, which currently leads in polls.

One assumption challenged by the survey concerns attitudes toward anti-Zionism. Nearly nine in 10 British Jews, 89%, view anti-Zionism as a form of antisemitism, compared with 8% who do not. An overwhelming 95% say the phrase "globalize the intifada" constitutes a call for violence against the Jewish people.

The survey was conducted by the Campaign Against Antisemitism between November 3 and November 20, 2025, among 4,490 Jews living in the UK. It is worth noting that the poll was carried out before the Hanukkah terrorist attack in Sydney. Despite that, the findings already show that most British Jews see no future in the UK and have considered leaving.

"They blame the conduct of the government, police and indifferent prosecutors for the eruption of antisemitic extremism that has left two Jews dead and fueled deep frustration within the Jewish community," a spokesperson for Campaign Against Antisemitism said. "History teaches us that when Jews start packing their bags, a society is in danger. The British police announcement of tougher action against inciters is too little and too late. After two years of weak policing and institutional cowardice, there is still a disturbing lack of urgency from the authorities. Appeasement of extremists has yielded predictable results: people murdered by Islamists, the growing radicalization of our children, the erosion of law enforcement and now a community questioning whether it even has a place in this country. Until politicians and police chiefs find the courage to act forcefully, Britain will continue its slide into the abyss that extremists have opened beneath our feet."

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The data, covering the period from April 1 to October 31, was released amid growing public criticism over such "mistaken" releases following several high-profile cases in recent weeks.

Justice Secretary David Lammy told members of Parliament that the figures "show a prison system under immense pressure," adding that the Labour government had inherited the crisis from the previous Conservative administration.

According to the ministry's latest annual report, 262 prisoners in England and Wales were mistakenly released in the 12 months ending in March, an increase of 128% compared to 115 cases the previous year. Of those, 87 prisoners had been convicted of violent offenses, and three had been serving sentences for sexual crimes.

The Justice Ministry said the figures include any prisoner who was freed despite being meant to remain in custody, provided that neither the individual nor a third party acted with criminal intent to escape.

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The signing ceremony took place at the presidential palace in Ankara, where Starmer was received with a full military honor guard and red carpet. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after the signing that his government viewed the deal as "a new symbol of the strategic ties between two close allies."

Starmer said Britain would provide Turkey with 20 new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, with an option for additional planes in the future. He said the deal would strengthen NATO's security, deepen defense cooperation between the two nations, and "secure around 20,000 British jobs in aircraft manufacturing."

According to a report by Reuters last week, Turkey is also close to finalizing a separate agreement to purchase 12 secondhand Eurofighter jets from Oman and Qatar as an interim solution until the new aircraft from Britain are delivered.

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a 4.5-generation multirole fighter jointly produced by Britain, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Turkey's current air force relies mainly on aging F-16 aircraft, while its domestically developed KAAN fighter jet has not yet entered service.

Reuters also reported that Israeli airstrikes over the past year in Iran, Syria, Lebanon, and Qatar have raised concerns in Ankara, prompting Turkey to accelerate efforts to upgrade its military capabilities.

Turkey, a NATO member since 1952, has been seeking to acquire the Eurofighter since 2023, but talks were stalled by Germany's refusal to grant export licenses due to concerns over Ankara's foreign policy. The French news agency AFP reported that negotiations resumed after Germany lifted its veto in July, partly in recognition of Turkey's position regarding the war in Gaza.

The US removed Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet program in 2019 after Ankara purchased Russian S-400 missile defense systems. In recent months, Washington has been promoting a compromise that could allow Turkey to buy the advanced aircraft that form the backbone of Israel's air force.

Last year, Turkey also advanced discussions to buy 40 F-16 jets from the US, but the delivery has since been delayed.

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The British contingent, led by a senior officer, was sent following a US request and includes only a limited number of personnel. The British officer is expected to serve as deputy to an American commander overseeing a civil-military coordination center. That center is also expected to include soldiers from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

Defense Secretary John Healey revealed the deployment less than a week after newly appointed Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that Britain had "no plans" to send troops.

Healey said the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas, brokered by US President Donald Trump, "has created an opportunity for long-term peace."

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In other words, the more serious scenario has materialized. It is highly likely that French President Emmanuel Macron, who initiated the entire process and is expected to deliver the declaration at the UN tomorrow, will not "outflank" his counterparts and will also refrain from attaching such conditions. This is not good news.

I listened to Keir Starmer's statement. While his move and those of his colleagues are clearly unacceptable, it is evident that they stem from Israel's glaring public diplomacy failure and from the protracted war, which has dragged on far beyond the limits of Israel's "diplomatic breathing room."

Responsibility for this diplomatic failure rests squarely on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has weakened Israel's public diplomacy apparatus instead of reinforcing it at this critical time. Responsibility for the war's prolongation lies with Netanyahu but also with the military leadership, first and foremost under former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi but also under current Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. Israel's security doctrine has long held that wars must be short. The government and the military have violated that principle, and the consequences are clear, for all to see.

Even though this step is infuriating and wrong, it is primarily an insult to Israel rather than a measure with real practical impact. One hundred forty-six countries recognized a "Palestinian state" decades ago. Palestinian "embassies" have existed in Western capitals for many years. None of that has changed anything. Israel must therefore respond rationally, not emotionally.

The real challenge Israel faces this week is the European Union's reported intention to harm its trade agreements with Israel. Such a move would damage the Israeli economy, and economic damage reduces Israel's ability to finance its security needs.

Accordingly, Netanyahu must respond in a way that avoids triggering a boomerang effect that would ultimately harm Israel. Instead, he should take targeted steps that directly punish those who harmed Israel while strengthening its domestic interests. For example, closing the British, Canadian and French consulates in East Jerusalem, and denying entry to the Australian representative who is permanently based in Ramallah.

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According to documents from Hamas' internal security apparatus obtained by the paper, the meeting occurred in February 2022 with a staff member connected to the British consulate in Israel. It took place only a few months after London declared Hamas a terrorist organization in November 2021.

The British representative reportedly sought to reassure Hamas leaders that the designation would not affect projects in Gaza funded by the UK government. The official was quoted as saying: "The decision to ban Hamas was made by the Home Office, not by the Foreign Office."

Anne Herzberg, legal adviser to NGO Monitor, an Israeli watchdog organization that tracks non-governmental groups, told the paper: "The UK government has repeatedly said for years that it does not talk to terrorists but now we have the proof from these files found deep inside Gaza that UK diplomatic staff did meet with Hamas officials. These documents raise a lot of questions about how much engagement has the UK government had with Hamas since 2021? and whether these back channels are still going on now, with the Labour government set to reward Hamas for its atrocities on October 7 with recognition of Palestinian statehood."

A Foreign Office spokesperson did not deny that the meeting took place but argued that "this was not a meeting" with Hamas' Interior Ministry officials. He said the staff member had been summoned by Hamas police, who operate under the ministry, to explain the British government's work in the Gaza Strip.

"Refusal to attend the summons would not have been an option," the spokesperson added. "This incident in no way represents a breach of the UK's asset freeze against the entirety of Hamas, nor our no-contact policy with the terrorist group."

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Starmer has faced heavy pressure within his own Labour Party to recognize a Palestinian state, a pledge already included in the party's election platform. More than half of Labour MPs signed a letter urging the government to recognize a Palestinian state immediately.

In July, Starmer declared that Britain would recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel met three conditions: agreement to a ceasefire in Gaza, commitment to a long-term peace deal leading to a two-state solution, and a halt to actions undermining such a deal, including annexation of land in Judea and Samaria.

According to earlier reports, Starmer postponed the announcement until after US President Donald Trump's visit to the UK earlier this week, amid disagreements between London and Washington on the issue. Trump himself acknowledged at a joint press conference with Starmer that the two leaders were "divided on the matter."

The expected decision has drawn sharp criticism. On Friday, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch called recognition "a reward for terror." Britain's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, urged the government to halt the move. "The recognition being proposed is not contingent on a functioning or democratic Palestinian government, nor even on the most basic commitment to a peaceful future," he was quoted by the BBC as saying. "Astonishingly, it is not even conditioned on the release of the 48 hostages still in captivity."

Government sources told the BBC that demands on Hamas to release the hostages and agree to a ceasefire had not changed, but officials at the Foreign Office argued that statehood was a right of the Palestinian people and could not depend on Hamas, which the government regards as a terrorist organization. At his joint press conference with Trump on Thursday, Starmer stressed that Hamas could have "no part" in a future Palestinian state.

Meanwhile, a JL Partners poll published Saturday by The Telegraph cast doubt on public backing for Palestinian recognition. According to the survey, nearly 90% of the population does not support recognition without preconditions. The poll, conducted between August 19 and 31 among 2,118 respondents, found that just 13% of Britons favor unconditional recognition, including only 11% of Labour voters. A majority, 51%, opposes recognition as long as Hamas controls Gaza and holds hostages. Forty percent believe recognition should be conditional on Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire and releasing the captives. Seventeen percent oppose recognition under any circumstances, while 52% say the move rewards terrorism.

The survey showed opposition to unconditional recognition cuts across party lines: 94% of Conservative voters, 89% of Labour voters, and 92% of those backing Reform UK, which is currently leading in the polls, oppose the move. Among Green Party supporters, support was higher at 32%.

James Johnson, co-founder of JL Partners, said the poll exposed a "disconnect" between Starmer and the public. "Only 13% say Britain should recognize a Palestinian state unconditionally. Among Labour voters themselves it is just 11%," he said. "The median view of the British public is that recognition must come with conditions: an agreed ceasefire and the release of the hostages."

The move is part of a French-Saudi effort to advance a two-state solution. The summit has already triggered a wave of recognition of a Palestinian state, sweeping up Britain, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Portugal and several other countries. A previous meeting of the initiative in July led to the drafting of the "New York Declaration," adopted earlier this month by the UN General Assembly with support from 142 states.

According to French media, President Emmanuel Macron is expected Monday evening to announce France's official recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN in New York. Portugal's Foreign Ministry announced Saturday that it too will formally recognize a Palestinian state today. "The Foreign Ministry confirms that Portugal will recognize the State of Palestine... The official declaration of recognition will take place on Sunday, September 21," the ministry said.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fulfilled a pledge he made in July, when he said his government would recognize a Palestinian state if Israel failed to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and commit to a two-state solution.

Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine. pic.twitter.com/yrg6Lywc1s

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) September 21, 2025

Minutes earlier, Canada and Australia also recognized a Palestinian state.

In a post on X, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote: "Today, Canada recognizes the State of Palestine."

Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine. pic.twitter.com/zhumVJRBfe

— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) September 21, 2025

In a joint declaration, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated: "As of today, Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Commonwealth of Australia officially recognizes the sovereign and independent State of Palestine."

The statement said the move, together with Canada and the UK, was "part of a coordinated international effort to build new momentum for a two-state solution." It stressed that the Hamas terrorist organization "cannot have a role in Palestine" and noted that the Palestinian Authority had committed to recognizing Israel's right to exist.

Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Wersan Agbakian Shaheen said this week that recognition measures by countries are an irreversible step that will safeguard the two-state solution and bring Palestinian independence and sovereignty closer. "Now is the time. Tomorrow is a historic date," he told reporters in Ramallah. "This is not the end," he continued. "It may not end the war tomorrow, but it is progress we must build on," he said.

Shaheen also criticized Israel, saying it has no intention of negotiating. He cited remarks by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a ceremony earlier this month marking the construction of a new settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, which would cut off Palestinian communities in the north from those in the south. "This recognition is certainly not symbolic. It is a practical, tangible and irreversible step that countries must take if they are invested in preserving the two-state solution," Shaheen said.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been under heavy pressure from within his own Labour Party to recognize a Palestinian state, an issue already included in the party's platform before the elections. More than half of Labour's Members of Parliament signed a letter calling on the government to recognize a Palestinian state immediately. In July, Starmer announced that Britain would recognize such a state unless Israel met three conditions: agreement to a cease-fire in Gaza, commitment to a sustainable long-term peace agreement leading to a two-state solution, and a halt to measures undermining it, including annexation of land in Judea and Samaria.

According to earlier reports in the UK, Starmer postponed the announcement until after US President Donald Trump's visit to Britain earlier this week, due to disagreements between London and Washington on the issue. Trump himself admitted at a joint press conference with Starmer during the visit that he and the British prime minister "disagree on the matter."

According to the BBC, Starmer chose to announce the decision today rather than tomorrow, when France and other European countries are expected to follow suit, out of consideration for Rosh Hashanah. British diplomats reportedly did not want to make a controversial declaration precisely as many Israelis would be sitting down to their holiday meals. Another reason was that Starmer will not be attending the UN General Assembly this week.

The decision has drawn sharp criticism from the political Right and from the Jewish community in the UK. On Friday, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch called the recognition "a reward for terror." Britain's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, urged the government to halt the move, noting that "the expected recognition is not contingent on a functioning or democratic Palestinian government, nor even on the most basic commitment to a future of peace. Astonishingly, it is not even conditioned on the release of the 48 remaining hostages still held in captivity."

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Starmer first stated his intention to proceed at the end of July, following a similar announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron as part of his initiative to advance a two-state solution. The prime minister is expected to make the official announcement after Trump concludes his visit to the UK. Starmer delayed the declaration until after Trump's departure, fearing it would dominate the agenda at Thursday's joint press conference.

The US has strongly opposed the Franco-Saudi initiative. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a press conference in Ecuador last week that European countries intention to recognize a Palestinian state would create problems and force Israel to respond.

In his July address, Starmer laid out several conditions for Israel to prevent a unilateral British move: reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, committing to a two-state solution, refraining from annexing Judea and Samaria, taking significant steps to end the conflict in Gaza, allowing the UN to resume humanitarian aid, and committing to long-term sustainable peace. He said he would make his decision before attending the UN summit and based on ungoing developments.

Since May, Macron has led an effort to push Western recognition of a Palestinian state, aiming to restore momentum to the two-state solution. His July 24 announcement at the UN General Assembly of France's commitment sparked a wave of similar pledges from other nations, including the UK, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Malta and others. Earlier this week, Luxembourg signaled that it too would join the initiative.

On September 21, during the annual UN gathering of world leaders in New York, France will host a major diplomatic summit with wide international participation to promote a two-state solution. The summit will be based on the principles of the New York Declaration, signed in August by a broad coalition of countries, including Arab states, calling for an end to the war in Gaza, the advancement of a two-state framework and the disarmament of the Hamas terrorist organization.

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The march, branded Unite the Kingdom, was organized by anti-immigration and anti-Muslim activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. It began on Stamford Street near Waterloo Bridge before ending at the southern edge of Whitehall.

The lion is awake, the roar is deafening in London as millions take to the streets against the erosion of our free speech and against those paid to lead us, given our country's away.

No more!

Patriotism is the future.

The future belongs to us! pic.twitter.com/6eIRjhU12Y

— Tommy Robinson (@TRobinsonNewEra) September 13, 2025

Groups of protesters carried Union Jack flags and the red-and-white flag of England, with many holding up pictures of Charlie Kirk, the American conservative activist who was shot dead in Utah on Wednesday. Speakers included far-right French politician Éric Zemmour, Petr Bystron of the German party Alternative for Germany (AfD), and controversial Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson.

Commentator Katie Hopkins and television personality Ant Middleton were also present, along with former actor Laurence Fox. During speeches, scuffles broke out between marchers and police, with pushing and shoving on both sides. Officers were seen drawing batons in response. In a separate incident near Westminster, video footage appeared to show objects being thrown at police.

The Metropolitan Police said its officers "were attacked with objects that were thrown at them and were forced to use force to prevent a breach of the barrier" after a group from Unite the Kingdom tried to push through police lines toward counter-protesters.

An anti-racism rally organized by the group Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) was held at the opposite end of Whitehall, drawing about 5,000 participants, according to official police figures.

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