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.

The missile attack launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia on Ben Gurion International Airport—Israel’s principal civilian gateway to the world—constitutes a brazen act of terrorism and war. This was not a symbolic strike. This was a direct assault on innocent civilians, global travel infrastructure, and the very notion that the Jewish state should be allowed to exist in safety and peace.

Let us be clear: this was not a failure of Israeli defence. This was a failure of the international community to treat Iran and its terror proxies as the transnational threats they are. The fact that a missile—believed to be hypersonic—evaded interception and landed near Terminal 3, injuring six people, is an indictment of every Western government that has normalised Tehran’s aggression while wringing their hands about Israel’s right to defend itself.

For years, Israel has warned that the axis of Iranian terror—Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and the Houthis in Yemen—does not stop at its borders. That axis is now projecting force deep into the heart of Israel, into its commercial air hub, attempting to hold Israeli civilians hostage to a campaign of annihilation. Had this missile landed a few dozen metres in another direction, we could be counting the dead.

What will it take for the world to wake up?

Where is the UN condemnation? Where is the European outrage? The same officials who lecture Israel on “proportionality” are deafeningly silent as a UN-recognised airport is targeted in what amounts to an attempted mass casualty attack.

Enough is enough.

We Believe in Israel calls on the British government and all democratic allies to:

• Designate the Houthis a terrorist organisation immediately.

• Hold Iran accountable under international law for directing and arming this attack.

• End all appeasement policies toward the Islamic Republic and its proxies.

• Support Israel's full right to retaliate against any and all actors involved in this atrocity.

The world must understand that Israel is not simply under attack—it is being encircled by a ring of Iranian-backed death squads. And yet, it continues to stand.

We will not be silent. We will not normalise terror. And we will never accept a world order in which Jewish lives are cheapened by cowardice, equivocation, or indifference.

Today, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, We Believe in Israel pauses to honour the memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Shoah, alongside millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. We remember the children and the elders, the scholars and the workers, the communities that were erased, and the worlds that were shattered. Their names are our charge. Their memory is our mandate.

The Holocaust was not only a crime against the Jewish people, but against the very notion of civilisation itself. It revealed the catastrophic consequences of unchecked antisemitism, state-sponsored hatred, and the silence of too many. The lessons of that abyss are not confined to the past. They live with us today, calling us to vigilance, to education, and to action.

As antisemitism once again rears its head across Europe and beyond—in our streets, in our universities, even in our parliaments—this day must not become a ritual of remembrance only, but a summons to moral clarity. The slogans may change, but the hatred wears a familiar face.

We Believe in Israel stands in steadfast solidarity with the Jewish people in Britain, in Israel, and across the world. We reaffirm our commitment to Holocaust education, to challenging distortion and denial, and to ensuring that the horrors of the past are never repeated. The State of Israel, born in the ashes of Auschwitz, remains a beacon of Jewish survival, sovereignty, and resilience. To defend Israel’s legitimacy is not separate from Holocaust remembrance—it is part of its enduring legacy.

We urge all individuals, institutions, and communities to mark this day with dignity, and to speak with one voice against antisemitism in all its forms. Silence is never neutral. Memory must be active.

Today, we remember. Tomorrow, we act.

We Remember. We Believe. We Stand.