We Believe in Israel (WBII) is proud to report that—working in coordination with our partners, The Shield of David, the Forum for Foreign Relations, and Stop The Hate UK—our joint advocacy has brought us to the threshold of a significant national security decision: the likely proscription of Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act.

After months of research, public education, and direct engagement with policymakers, we believe a critical shift has taken place—a moment in which democratic governments are prepared, finally, to name this threat for what it is.

In the moral fog that has settled over many of Europe’s democracies, clarity is rare. But now, at last, a line appears to have been drawn.

Palestine Action—an organisation that has styled itself as a direct-action movement—has, in fact, repeatedly crossed the boundaries of legality, morality, and civic decency. Its latest act—storming RAF Brize Norton and attacking military aircraft with paint and crowbars—was not protest. It was not conscience. It was sabotage: an attack on Britain’s sovereignty, its defence infrastructure, and its foundational alliances.

If the government now moves to proscribe Palestine Action, it will be a decision rooted in principle, not politics. It will recognise that this group does not speak for human rights. It speaks for ideology in the service of destruction.

To proscribe is to speak clearly. It is to say: this is no longer protected dissent—this is extremism.

At WBII, we have long maintained that Palestine Action is not a humanitarian movement. It is fuelled by hostility—towards Jews, towards Israel, and towards the liberal democratic order that underpins both. Its activists have threatened workers, glorified Hamas, vandalised public and private property, and adopted the language of liberation to justify acts of calculated aggression.

We have provided Parliament and civil society with detailed briefings. Our policy papers have documented the group’s use of terrorist symbology, its dangerous flirtation with incitement, and its alignment with hostile foreign narratives.

If the proscription comes, it will be because the facts have become unavoidable.

But the truth is this: Palestine Action is not the whole threat. It is only the visible tip of something darker.

Behind the slogans and paint lies the guiding hand of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—the ideological engine of the Iranian regime. The IRGC funds, trains, and directs global networks of radicalisation. It sustains Hamas and Hezbollah. It engineers cyber warfare. And it extends its influence not just across the Middle East, but into European capitals—including our own.

As outlined in our research, the IRGC has:

• Targeted UK parliamentarians with cyberattacks and intimidation;
• Harassed Iranian dissidents living in exile in Britain;
• Amplified anti-Israel messaging through proxy groups;
• And mirrored its rhetoric in movements such as Palestine Action.

This is no coincidence. It is orchestration.

Palestine Action is the mask. The IRGC is the face.

Should the UK government now take the necessary step of proscribing Palestine Action, it must also begin a broader reckoning—one that culminates in the full proscription of the IRGC as a terrorist entity, in line with the United States, Canada, and others.

This must include its:

• Name and symbols;
• Front organisations;
• Funding arms;
• And ideological networks operating in London, Manchester, Birmingham and beyond.

To stop at Palestine Action would be to address the saboteur while ignoring the architect.

This moment—if confirmed—will mark a victory. Not for any one organisation, but for the rule of law, for the integrity of protest, and for the protection of our democratic society from ideologically driven violence.

We are proud of the role WBII and its partners have played in reaching this inflection point. We will remain at the forefront of efforts to ensure that Britain confronts extremism not with slogans, but with action.

The line is being drawn. Let it hold.

From We Believe in Israel and our partners across the free world, this is a message not of politics, but of principle—not of division, but of destiny.

To the Iranian people: you were never meant to live in chains.

Yours is a nation that once lit the world with the brilliance of its culture, its intellect, and its soul. From Cyrus the Great to the poetry of Hafez, your heritage is one of dignity and wisdom. Yet for too long, a regime of cruelty has sought to replace your greatness with violence, your voice with fear, and your dreams with death.

We say this clearly and without apology: the Islamic Republic does not represent you. It holds you hostage—using religion as a weapon, cloaking tyranny in robes of righteousness, and sending your children to fight in wars you never chose.

You are not alone in this struggle.

We see you—women who remove the veil in defiance of darkness. Students who chant for liberty in the streets. Families who mourn in silence, yet carry hope like a hidden flame. We in Israel, and across the world, honour your courage. And we call on you now—not in pity, but in partnership: rise together, stand as one, and claim the freedom that is already yours in spirit.

Do not be fooled by the propaganda that calls Israel your enemy. That lie is designed to divide us while the same hands steal your future. We are not your enemy—we are fellow human beings who know what it is to fight for survival, for democracy, and for peace.

Let this be the generation that says: Enough. No more terror in our name. No more martyrdom for men in bunkers. No more silence while our sisters bleed.

This is your moment.

Rally together. Rekindle the spirit of resistance. Refuse to bow. You have the right to choose your leaders, to speak your truth, to live in a country where your life is not a pawn in someone else’s war.

Freedom is not given. It is claimed.
And it is waiting for you.

We Believe in Israel (WBII) unequivocally condemns the deeply misguided and politically motivated calls to suspend or sever trade relations with the State of Israel. These calls, spearheaded by ideologically extreme groups such as the BDS movement and Palestine Action, represent not only a betrayal of the UK’s values and strategic interests, but a morally incoherent attack on one of our closest democratic allies.

At a time when Israel faces existential threats from Iran and its terror proxies — Hamas in the south and Hezbollah in the north — it is profoundly shameful that activists and politicians would seek to economically isolate the only Jewish state in the world. Such measures do nothing to advance peace or human rights. Instead, they embolden those who traffic in hatred, support terrorism, and reject the very existence of Israel.

Let us be clear:
To call for an end to trade with Israel — a liberal democracy, a leader in technology, science, and security cooperation — is to reward Hamas and Hezbollah for their campaign of violence and terror. It is to punish the victim, not the aggressor.

The hypocrisy is staggering. These same voices are silent on Chinese repression of Uyghurs, on Russian aggression in Ukraine, on Iranian execution of protesters. Only the Jewish state is singled out. That is not diplomacy. That is discrimination.

The United Kingdom’s trade partnership with Israel is not merely about goods and services; it is a bond rooted in shared democratic values, a commitment to innovation, and the mutual pursuit of peace and prosperity. Over 400 Israeli companies operate in the UK, contributing to our economy, enhancing our security, and fostering academic and scientific collaboration. Ending that relationship would be a self-inflicted wound.

We call on the UK Government, all mainstream political parties, and civic institutions to reject these calls for economic warfare against Israel. Silence in the face of this campaign of demonisation is complicity.

We stand with Israel. We stand for truth, justice, and peace. And we urge all who value democracy and decency to do the same.

We express deep concern over recent appeals by members of both the Conservative and Labour parties urging the UK government to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state. While the pursuit of a lasting peace in the Middle East is a noble objective, such recognition, absent a comprehensive peace agreement, risks undermining the UK's longstanding commitment to a negotiated two-state solution.

Premature recognition may inadvertently legitimise entities that have not unequivocally renounced violence or recognised the State of Israel's right to exist. This could embolden extremist factions and compromise the security of both Israelis and Palestinians. Furthermore, we urge the UK government to remain vigilant against domestic groups that propagate extremist ideologies and threaten national security.

The recent proscription of organisations like Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain and the Terrorgram collective underscores the importance of addressing such threats decisively. In navigating the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics, the UK must prioritise actions that foster genuine dialogue and mutual recognition between parties, while ensuring that its domestic policies reflect a zero-tolerance stance toward extremism in all its forms.

In a time when voices of reason are drowned by slogans, and art is hijacked by ideology, we are witnessing yet another distortion of moral clarity—this time on the grand stage of culture.

Yuval Raphael, Israel’s brave and brilliant representative at this year’s Eurovision, stands not just as a singer, but as a symbol. A symbol of resilience. Of creativity under siege. Of light in an age of selective outrage.

And yet—while rockets fall and hostages remain hidden—some in Britain and across Europe demand the recognition of a Palestinian state, not through peace but through appeasement. At that same moment, Yuval is being targeted, boycotted, and vilified for daring to raise her voice—for daring to stand on a stage and sing not in defiance, but in dignity.

This is not just about Eurovision. It is about the soul of public life. It is about whether we reward terror or celebrate courage. Whether we stand with those who build bridges or with those who burn them.

Let us be very clear: what Yuval faces is not criticism. It is political theatre that punishes a young artist for the crime of representing her country. It is cowardice masquerading as conscience. It is delusion passed off as diplomacy.

We cannot allow this.

So we say—to the organisers, to the audience, and to the world:
Yuval sings not just for Israel.
She sings for truth.
For courage.
For beauty that refuses to be silenced.

And we, her supporters, must rise to meet this moment. We call on you:

🟦 Stand with Yuval.
🟨 Celebrate her courage.
🟦 Reject the cultural censorship dressed up as activism.
🟨 Make your voices louder than the boycotts.

Bring your flags. Bring your pride. Bring your defiance in the face of those who would rather see silence than song.

Yuval is not alone. And neither are we.

Let Europe see that Israel is not a pariah but a beacon. Let Eurovision remember that music is meant to unite, not divide. And let every performer know that no artist should ever have to sing through fear.

This Saturday, make your voice heard.

Vote Yuval. Stand with Israel. Sing for truth.

We Believe in Israel strongly condemns the cowardly and disgraceful campaign of intimidation that has led to the cancellation of Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa’s concerts in London and Bristol. That a collaborative musical project — one rooted in cultural exchange and Middle Eastern unity — should fall victim to such bullying is a damning indictment of the toxic, censorious environment being cultivated by pro-Palestinian activist networks in Britain.

These were not political rallies. They were concerts. Artistic collaborations that brought together voices from across the Arab world — Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, and Israel — in a genuine effort to bridge divides. That is precisely what the boycotters fear: coexistence, harmony, and Jewish participation in shared spaces.

The organisations behind this pressure campaign, including PACBI, have openly celebrated the cancellations, branding the performances “artwashing.” Let us be clear: this is not anti-Zionism. This is cultural antisemitism masquerading as activism. It is an attempt to disappear Jews from public and artistic life — to deny Israelis their right to perform, to be heard, and ultimately to exist in the public square.

The fact that credible threats were made against the venues and their staff should shame us all. What kind of civil society allows artists to be silenced under the threat of violence? How have we reached a point in Britain where musicians must cancel performances not because of lack of interest, but because they are Jewish or have dared to collaborate with Israelis?

Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa said it best: “Forcing musicians not to perform — and denying people who want to hear them an opportunity to do so — is self-evidently a method of censorship and silencing.” We agree. And it is a method rooted in fear, fanaticism, and a deep contempt for freedom.

We Believe in Israel calls on political leaders, cultural institutions, and civil society to stand up against this creeping extremism. Today it is musicians. Tomorrow it will be academics, artists, and ordinary citizens whose only crime is being Israeli — or Jewish.

Silencing Jewish voices is not justice. It is hatred. And it must be resisted.