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New British PM has called Jerusalem Israel's 'historic capital,' vowed to fight BDS

Rishi Sunak has also hailed the Jewish state as a 'shining beacon of hope,' expressed determination to eliminate 'scourge' of antisemitism

Once again, while conservatives can be antisemitic, anti-Israel bastards, they are also the most reliably pro-Israel side.

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Queen vs. Queen Consort: What’s the Difference?

If you know the meaning of ‘consort,’ you can probably guess what a queen consort is.

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Royal rebranding: What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?

We're used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II's portrait and coat of arms in our change and on cereal boxes.

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'London Bridge is down': the secret plan for the days after the Queen’s death

<strong>The long read: </strong>She is venerated around the world. She has outlasted 12 US presidents. She stands for stability and order. But her kingdom is in turmoil, and her subjects are in denial that her reign will ever end. That’s why the palace ha

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Queen Elizabeth II and the Jews

Six facts about the monarch’s tumultuous relationship with Jews, on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee.

It’s easy to pay homage and respect to Holocaust survivors, only a monster wouldn’t. It is also easy to show respect to the Jewish community when they are your “subjects” (a term which, as an American-I truly despise). However, her family was clearly antisemitic for a very long time, and she refused to visit Israel. So the praise from some quarters of the Jewish community is misguided in my opinion. Yes, her reign was impressive, her behavior during WWII was valiant, and her service to her nation is unprecedented. That said, this family has some clearly antagonistic views toward the Jewish community.

“‘lf. Besides her resolute steadfastness in never visiting (Israel), the Queen also made troubling remarks on an official visit to Jordan in 1984. Shown a map of the disputed West Bank, which has been in Israeli control ever since the Six Day War in 1967, Queen Elizabeth called it “depressing,” and described Israeli planes flying in the West Bank as “frightening.” On that visit, she also laid a wreath at a memorial to Arab soldiers who died attacking Israel.’”

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41 Facts About the 41 Kings and Queens Since 1066

In honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, here is one fact about each of Britain’s 41 kings and queens since 1066.

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The Moment Philip Became a British Prince — And Why He Isn't the King

60 years ago, Queen Elizabeth II officially named Philip a British Prince. It's a ceremony that we're going to see in the upcoming season of The Crown​.

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The US land forever leased to England

Every May, the US Coast Guard and the Royal Navy hold a ceremony on a sliver of North Carolina land where four English World War Two soldiers are buried.

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Britain’s New 5-Pound Note Is Chewable, Washable and Harder to Fake - NYTimes.com

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How EasyJet and Anti-Zionism Are Turning British Jews Into Israelis: A Polite Hatred, Part 5 – Tablet Magazine

This is the fifth of a five-part series, A Polite Hatred. Sign Up for special curated mailings of the best longform content from Tablet Magazine. At the height of last summer’s war in Gaza, the Tricycle, a small theater in North London, made a request.

This is a very interesting article about the unique situation of Jews in Great Britain. I think all of us can relate though.

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English gardener unearths WWII bunker in back yard

"My wife came out and I'd unearthed this air raid shelter. She couldn't believe it, she thinks I'm crazy," said frustrated gardener Jim Clark.

Unbelievable!