The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/english-defence-league/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:18:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png English Defence League | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/english-defence-league/ 32 32 Far-right protesters clash with police as disinformation-linked unrest sweeps UK https://www.timesofisrael.com/far-right-protesters-clash-with-police-as-disinformation-linked-unrest-sweeps-uk/ Sun, 04 Aug 2024 06:16:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3346914 Starmer announces new security measures to counter anti-immigrant demonstrations sparked by falsehoods about background of stabber who killed 3 young girls

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]]> As October 7 sharpens split in UK’s far right, Jews give no quarter to either side https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-october-7-sharpens-split-in-uks-far-right-jews-give-no-quarter-to-either-side/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:00:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3257422 British Jewry is rebuffing groups exploiting the war to spread Islamophobia under the guise of Israel support, to say nothing of those lustily doubling down on antisemitism and anti-Zionism

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]]> Hundreds protest at UK court for far-right activist Tommy Robinson https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-protest-at-uk-court-for-far-right-activist-tommy-robinson/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:06:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1932230 Judge adjourns contempt case of anti-migrant leader who filmed inside courtroom in gang rape trial and who has alleged political persecution

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]]> UK former far-right leader Tommy Robinson freed from prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-former-far-right-leader-tommy-robinson-freed-from-prison/ Wed, 01 Aug 2018 12:49:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1900429 Appeals court overturns contempt of court conviction, when activist allegedly breached reporting rules on 'Muslim child rapists' case

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]]> Trump backers seize on case of jailed UK far-right activist https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-backers-seize-on-case-of-jailed-uk-far-right-activist/ Sat, 21 Jul 2018 06:53:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1893421 Alt-right proponents, the US president's son and a member of his administration have all appeared to express a measure of support for anti-Islam group leader Tommy Robinson

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]]> UK Jewish establishment fumes after Jews meet anti-Muslim activist http://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/war-of-words-after-ex-edl-leader-speaks-at-secretive-manchester-event/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 05:58:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1653451 Tommy Robinson, former far-right leader and self-proclaimed Zionist, speaks to a dozen Manchester Jews, Jewish News reports

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]]> German anti-Islam group holds first rally in UK https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-anti-islam-group-holds-first-rally-in-uk/ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 18:04:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1144805&preview_id=1144805 Hundreds of supporters of the Pegida movement call to stop Muslims from 'taking over' Britain

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]]> First ‘anti-Islamization’ march planned in Britain https://www.timesofisrael.com/first-anti-islamization-march-planned-in-britain/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:48:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1137667 UK supporters of Pegida movement to hold rally in Newcastle at end of month; counter-demonstration expected

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]]> 6 jailed in UK for Islamist plot to bomb far-right rally https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-jailed-in-uk-for-islamist-plot-to-bomb-far-right-rally/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:44:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=546242 Attackers arrived too late to carry out their plot, were later caught with arms when busted for driving without insurance

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]]> Faced with a terrorist atrocity, the British keep calm and carry on https://www.timesofisrael.com/faced-with-a-terrorist-atrocity-the-british-keep-calm-and-carry-on/ Mon, 27 May 2013 10:52:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=524218 Despite efforts by Islamists and far-right extremists, people are unlikely to fall for 'crude propaganda' and will maintain equilibrium, experts say

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]]> UK attack narrowly avoided because terrorists ran late https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-attack-narrowly-avoided-because-terrorists-ran-late/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:05:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=484714 Six men plead guilty to planning bombing of far-right rally; attackers caught with arms and threatening note when busted for driving without insurance

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]]> Anti-Islam protesters in Norway greeted with shouts of ‘no Nazis on our streets’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-islam-protesters-greeted-with-shouts-of-no-nazis-on-our-streets/ Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:48:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=313472 40 'patriotic' demonstrators opposing a perceived Islamization of Europe outnumbered by counterdemonstrators

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