It has been a significant week for issues affecting the UK Jewish community, with the Board of Deputies featuring prominently across national and international media. The High Court ruling on Palestine Action dominated coverage, raising serious concerns about community safety and the rule of law. There was also strong reaction to the vandalism of Gail’s bakery, renewed pressure on the government over the IRGC, and continued scrutiny of extremist rhetoric. Here is the full round‑up of this week’s coverage. Palestine ActionHome Office ban of Palestine Action ruled unlawfulhttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/palestine-action-high-court-ruling-n3c27nrszPalestine Action ban ruled unlawful but group remains proscribed for nowhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wleezq73noBoard of Deputies attacks High Court Palestine Action rulinghttps://www.thenational.scot/news/25852650.board-deputies-attacks-high-court-palestine-action-ruling/UK Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful, in humiliating blow for ministershttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/13/uk-ban-palestine-action-unlawful-high-court-judges-ruleAnger as police refuse to arrest Palestine Action supporters after High Court overrules terror banhttps://www.lbc.co.uk/article/police-refuse-to-arrest-palestine-action-supporters-5HjdSKR_2/Palestine Action unlawful ban ruling: What does it mean for hundreds of ‘terror’ cases?

Source: Daily Mail February 25, 2026 20:33 UTC