Labour Friends of Israel

Despite the ongoing war, Iran’s regime intends to survive, and its new leadership is as odious and hardline as ever. Our new paper analyses the 2026 conflict, profiles the new IRGC chief, exposes IRGC‑QF’s global terror role, and calls for an immediate ban on the Quds Force.

The Iranian regime threatens our national security and is driving anti-semitism in our country. I strongly welcome the inclusion of the Tackling State Threats Bill in the King's Speech, which will finally allow the IRGC to be proscribed But there are many more ways we must act:

In Tower Hamlets last week, a young man was filmed saying the most chilling, antisemitic words. Thankfully he has been identified and arrested. What radicalises individuals to act this way? There are many drivers, but the Iranian regime is one of the biggest.

Wishing all those celebrating a happy Shavuot. Chag Shavuot Sameach!

🎥 WATCH: LFI honorary parliamentary chair @MarkJSewards welcomes the King’s Speech commitment to proscribe state threats, including the IRGC, the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, and urges the government to pass these laws without delay.

I have rarely seen the Jewish world so united in revulsion than in its response to this shameful display. Such conduct is the very antithesis of our core Jewish values and an awful Chillul Hashem.

Itamar Ben Gvir’s conduct is entirely deserving of the censure it has drawn across Israel’s political spectrum, including from Foreign Minister @gidonsaar. Ben Gvir represents an extreme fringe, and his mistreatment of detainees is abhorrent, wholly unjustifiable and antithetical to the liberal democratic principles at the heart of Israel’s founding and the values that LFI upholds. His antics yesterday only further demonstrate why Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to bring him into government was a catastrophic mistake.

The Nova Festival exhibition tells a raw story. Love, horror and hope. It’s intensely powerful. You will not regret going. Details: novaexhibition.com/london-exhibit…

Ben-Gvir is a dangerous provocateur who represents an extreme minority. He is fundamentally and entirely not Israel, and he does not represent its values or the rule of law. Netanyahu’s irresponsible decision to bring him into the government and place him at the head of a ministry has cost Israel human lives and damaged Israel's relationships around the world. With elections approaching, we will do everything to replace the entire government and rebuild a liberal, democratic Israel.

You knowingly caused harm to our State in this disgraceful display - and not for the first time. You have undone tremendous, professional, and successful efforts made by so many people - from IDF soldiers to Foreign Ministry staff and many others. No, you are not the face of Israel.

Everyone needs to go to the @novaexhibition in London. I have just been and I am completely shaken by what I saw. As you walk among the tents, awnings and burnt out cars salvaged from October 7, you’re shown footage from the day, filmed by festival goers and bodycam footage of the Hamas terrorists. The glee with which they murdered innocent people is vile. There’s no glory in it or justification for it. As well as the brutality and evil of that day, there are also inspiring messages of hope. If you really want to understand what happened on October 7 and how it felt, please go. You will l leave deeply affected by it. But also, somehow, with more hope for humanity.

READ: "Come in for one minute. Not an hour but just one minute. Come inside. That's it." - Elkana Bohbot, Nova co-organiser and former Hamas hostage, speaking as the Nova exhibition opened in London yesterday. The immersive exhibition commemorates the 378 people murdered at the Nova music festival on 7 October 2023, the 44 taken hostage, and the 19 who died in Hamas captivity. It runs in east London until 5 July. Tickets: novaexhibition.com theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/m…

Simply appalling. It once again demonstrates the horrific antisemitism our Jewish community experiences every day. The people who did this need to face the full force of the law

The assault on an Israeli visitor in Golders Green is another deeply disturbing reminder of the growing wave of antisemitic violence we are witnessing in London No one should face intimidation or attack because they are Jewish.

🗣️ "Do you think we as a nation have been too timid in acting against antisemitism?" - @SophyRidgeSky 🗣️ "I think that is a very fair challenge, yes, I think that we have" - Security minister, @DanJarvisMBE

בהצלחה נועם! מאיתנו כבר קיבלת דוז פואה 🇮🇱

To our Jewish members, and to the wider Jewish community. We are thinking of you. A letter from our Regional Secretary, @WKennyGMB

Today the voices of division will be loud. They don't speak for the country I know, one that belongs to all of us. That's our Britain. A Britain worth fighting for. lbc.co.uk/article/keir-s…

Militia Commander Tied to Iran Plotted Attacks on Jewish Sites, Prosecutors Say nytimes.com/2026/05/15/nyr…

🎥 WATCH: Security minister @DanJarvisMBE outlines the legislation to tackle hostile state threats such as the IRGC will be fast-tracked and brought forward in the near future in response to a question from @DavidPintoD

The rise of anti Jewish hatred in society needs tackling urgently and workplaces are no exception. Yesterday, with business representatives and leaders from Jewish organisations, we discussed practical actions to make sure Jewish people both are and feel safe at work, from mobilising the voice of industry to better training. This is the start of a joint programme of work because for too long tackling this has been put in the 'too hard' box.