UK Lawyers for Israel
Coverage of UK Lawyers for Israel in the Nexus archive.
- UK train operator bans Palestine badges after pressure from pro-Israel legal group
A UK train operator banned staff from wearing pro-Palestine badges after a pro-Israel legal group complained that an employee's badge made a Jewish passenger uncomfortable. The company cited its uniform policy, which restricts badges to authorized items, and reiterated that unauthorised badges are not permitted.
- Exclusive: How British Museum made false claims about its removal of ‘Palestine’ from displays
The British Museum removed terms like 'Palestine' and 'Israelite occupation' from its displays in 2024 following complaints by pro-Israel activists, despite later falsely claiming the changes were based on 'audience testing.' A Palestinian ambassador criticized the removal as erasure of Palestinian history, while the museum denied the allegations.
- 'Constant targeting': Pro-Israel legal group slammed for reporting Oxford Union president to police
Oxford Union President Arwa Elrayess was reported to police by UK Lawyers for Israel over comments in a private WhatsApp group. Elrayess, who has Palestinian heritage, stated her remarks were taken out of context and condemned Hamas' targeting of civilians.