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Reim, site of Nova music festival massacre on 7th October 2023. Pic: Michelle Rosenberg

SPECIAL REPORT: My visit to Israel made me see how British Jews have normalised making themselves smaller

In the first of three reports, Michelle Rosenberg reflects on a profound trip to Israel with UJIA, bearing witness to the horrors of 7 October and efforts to rebuild and repair

Palestinian supporters of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)

OPINION: The urgent case for proscribing the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine

REVEALED: The Gaza aid plan that could have prevented tragedy

By Jenni Frazer

Julio and Gloria Vargas, with their National Organisation for Victims of Terror case-worker Shirel, and grandson Aviel. 27th March 2024, Tel Aviv. Pic: Michelle Rosenberg

‘Our daughter was killed by Hamas. Now we live only for our grandson she left behind’

By Michelle Rosenberg

April 12, 2024, 2:59 pm

Why our four cups of wine may taste a little different this Pesach

The struggle for freedom is more challenging than ever and we should drink Israeli wine at our seder

By Tal Sunderland-Cohen

Enabling equipment arriving in Egypt to help partners in the region to deliver aid into Gaza via the Rafah border crossing (3 November 2023). Courtesy: UK Government

April 12, 2024, 11:51 am

New Israel Fund launches humanitarian aid for Gaza fund-raising campaign

New NIF campaign will raise funds for humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza through the World Central Kitchen and the International Rescue Committee organisations

By Lee Harpin

April 12, 2024, 11:04 am

Sadiq Khan addresses claims his Gaza stance will impact on Jewish support at election

Khan tells Jewish News:'One of the things I've always said to my Jewish friends is I'll always be straight in relation to where I stand on issues'

By Lee Harpin

April 11, 2024, 3:15 pm

Iranian threats to carry out Israel missile strike ‘unacceptable’, says Sunak

The prime minister said the UK 'like the Americans, fully support Israel’s right to defend itself'

By Lee Harpin

April 11, 2024, 12:20 pm

Asylum seeker accused of murdering pensioner ‘motivated by conflict in Gaza’

Ahmed Alid, 45, denies murdering Terence Carney, 70, in Hartlepool town centre, as well as the attempted murder of his housemate Javed Nouri, and assaulting two police officers

By Jewish News Reporter

Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer is joined by his wife Victoria on stage after delivering his keynote speech to the Labour Party conference in Brighton. Picture date: Wednesday September 29, 2021.

April 11, 2024, 12:15 pm

Starmer’s wife ‘forced out of her home’ by pro-Palestine activists, court told

Three people have been charged with harassing a person in their home under section 42 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 and for breaching court bail

By Lee Harpin

April 10, 2024, 11:04 am

Tears as hostage families implore: Bring Them Home Now

Hundreds gather opposite Downing Street for emotional rally marking six months since October 7

By Jenni Frazer

April 9, 2024, 5:39 pm

Cameron confirms UK Government position on arms export licences to Israel is ‘unchanged’

Speaking at a press conference in Washington DC alongside Antony Blinken, Cameron confirmed he reviewed advice on situation in Gaza and Israeli conduct of their military campaign

By Lee Harpin

April 9, 2024, 3:45 pm

‘Our daughter was killed by Hamas. Now we live only for our grandson she left behind’

In the second of three reports from Israel, Michelle Rosenberg goes to Tel Aviv to meet hostage families and witness the partnership between UJIA and Israel's National Organisation for Victims of Terror

By Michelle Rosenberg

Muslim women walking through Shepherds Bush Market in west London.

April 9, 2024, 3:42 pm

Questions over poll suggesting 46 percent of British Muslims support Hamas

British Future think tank leader brands poll on Hamas is "a fishing expedition"

By Jenni Frazer

Sadiq Khan speaking from the stage at the Open Iftar event in Trafalgar Sq

April 9, 2024, 1:08 pm

Mayor of London repeats call for Hamas to ‘immediately’ release hostages

Speaking to Jewish News at an Open Iftar Ramadan event in London's Trafalgar Square, Sadiq Khan said: 'We know the pain and the anguish this is causing'

By Lee Harpin

April 8, 2024, 4:35 pm

Board president hopeful Phil Rosenberg stages manifesto launch

At Sunday's launch event he said he was 'bidding to win the battle of ideas'

By Lee Harpin

April 8, 2024, 4:02 pm

Waterstones denies claims of anti-Israel bias in book display at flagship store

Of four recommended books on display for reading on the conflict between Israel and Hamas, three are written by anti-Zionist authors Ilan Pappe and Noam Chomsky.

By Lee Harpin

Maureen Lipman (left) and Nivi Feldman hold a yellow ribbon used as a symbol to demonstrate support for the hostages taken in the October 7 Hamas attacks, during a rally calling for their release at St Johns Wood United Synagogue

April 7, 2024, 8:16 pm

‘It’s hell’ – Families of Israeli hostages call for their release six months on

Actress Dame Maureen Lipman and influencer Oli London joined the event attended by hundreds of people at St Johns Wood United Synagogue on Sunday.

By Jewish News Reporter

April 7, 2024, 11:35 am

OPINION: The IDF’s tragic mistake has damaged the ethical doctrine it values most

Award-winning journalist says army’s inquiry into its unintentional strikes on WCK aid workers has been commendably swift but has also opened a pandora’s box for Israel

By John Ware

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