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UK Prime Minister Pledges Support for Jewish Community, Reaffirms Two-State Solution
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham assured the UK's Jewish community of his government's support and commitment to combating antisemitism, particularly on the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks. He vowed zero tolerance for anti-Jewish hate and pledged increased security measures.
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- 01UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged unwavering support for the Jewish community and vowed to combat antisemitism.
- 02Burnham reaffirmed the UK's commitment to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians.
- 03Antisemitic incidents in the UK rose 21% in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025.
- 04Two Iranian nationals were charged with plotting terrorist attacks against the Jewish community in Manchester.
- 05The UK has implemented measures against trade with Israeli settlements, deeming them illegal.
Burnham also reaffirmed the UK's commitment to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians, while criticizing Israeli settlement activity. The statement follows a significant rise in antisemitic incidents in the UK and charges against two Iranian nationals for plotting attacks.
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