Daniel Ben-David

Daniel Ben-David is a senior reporter for the Jewish Chronicle. You can reach him at dbendavid@thejc.com

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Outcry after Brent’s twin city honours Hamas founder and terror attack masterminds

The exhibition features several terrorists whom the local mayor called people we can ‘learn’ from

3 min read

Pro-Palestinian activists at Brent Civic Centre after attending the council meeting on July 7 (TheJC)

The Empire Windrush brought one of the first large groups of post-war West Indian immigrants to the United Kingdom, carrying 1,027 passengers and two stowaways on a voyage from Jamaica to London in 1948

Windrush anchor to be salvaged for Black-British memorial also honouring ship’s Jewish history

2 min read

Figurine of German composer Richard Wagner in front of The Festival Theatre in Bayreuth, southern Germany, July 25, 2023 (Credit: CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Wagner festival accused of silencing debate on composer’s antisemitism after cancelling talk by Jewish author

2 min read

Sally Rooney speaks onstage at the Winter TCA 2020 in Pasadena, California, January 17, 2020 (Credit: Erik Voake/Getty Images for Hulu)

Sally Rooney blames US and Israel for rise of ‘the far right and fascism’ in Europe

2 min read

Construction begins on Israel’s NIS 1 billion rehabilitation hospital

The landmark project is set to take six years to build and will treat some 10,000 patients each year

1 min read

June 18, 2026 11:41

Renderings of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital campus in Sde Dov, North Tel Aviv, set to be completed in 2032 (Credit: MYS Architects)

101-year-old set to take part in Maccabi GB Community Fun Run

D-Day veteran Mervyn Kersh will raise funds for AJEX by completing the 1km course at the popular event

1 min read

June 17, 2026 11:53

D-Day veteran Mervyn Kersh poses for a photo during an event to launch the 80th anniversary commemorations of Allied amphibious landing (D-Day Landings) in France in 1944, in central London on April 26, 2024 (Getty Images)

Travelodge to introduce antisemitism training for staff following ‘Free Palestine’ TV message

The incident, which saw two Jewish guests targeted with the slogan, prompted an ‘urgent’ investigation, but no culprit was identified

1 min read

June 17, 2026 11:34

A Travelodge hotel and (top left) the screen that greeted the guests (Main image: Getty)

Record £2.1m raised for Israeli disabled veterans at Beit Halochem UK gala

The British wing of the charity has helped raise more than £54 million since it was established in 2012

2 min read

June 16, 2026 17:21

Beit Halochem UK's annual gala in central London, June 15, 2026 (Credit: Daniel Ben-David)

Francesca Albanese loses legal bid to maintain suspension of US sanctions

The Italian diplomat’s appeal challenged the Trump administration’s measures against her, arguing it harmed her entire family and violated her free speech rights

2 min read

June 16, 2026 14:03

United Nations (UN) special rapporteur Francesca Albanese presents her latest report before delegates at the UN Rights Council, in Geneva, March 23, 2026. (Credit: Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)

‘We will not be intimidated’: British Museum director rebuts the mob as Israel lecture attracts thousands

The talk was Jewish Culture Month’s most attended event, drawing 4,000 people online

2 min read

June 12, 2026 11:25

Left to right: Dr Paul Collins, director of culture, Liat Rosenthal, education and communities at the Board of Deputies, acting Board president Adrian Cohen and British Museum Director Dr Nicholas Cullinan OBE (Credit: Board of Deputies)

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s handwritten October 7 invasion notes goes on display

The item is among the exhibits in a new show at the Intelligence Heritage and Commemoration Centre in Ramat HaSharon

1 min read

June 11, 2026 16:05

Yahya Sinwar, chief of the Hamas terrorist organisation in Gaza, waves to a crowd (Credit: MOHAMMED ABED/AFP via Getty Images)

LFI welcomes creation of Israel-Palestinian peace fund

The fund aims to foster dialogue, support civil partnerships and future peace efforts

2 min read

June 11, 2026 13:31

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper (right) listens to Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong speak at a press conference following the AUKMIN Summit, at Lancaster House, London, June 10, 2026 (Credit: Kin Cheung - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Major Jewish summer camp operator goes bust

Thirty camps owned by Simad Holdings will open as planned this summer despite a bankruptcy court ruling

1 min read

June 11, 2026 12:06

Blue Star Camps, owned by Simad Holdings (YouTube/BlueStarCamps)

Natalie Portman among 350 film stars backing Israeli director forced out of French festival

Nadav Lapid is one of the most outspoken Israeli critics of the Netanyahu government but has still become a target for BDS campaigners

2 min read

June 10, 2026 13:40

Natalie Portman attends a premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, January 24, 2026 (Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

‘I condemn Hamas for targeting innocent civilians’, Oxford Union president tells JC

Comment by Arwa Elrayess comes after uproar over leaked message in which she described October 7 atrocities as ‘proportional’

4 min read

June 10, 2026 12:01

Oxford Union president Arwa Elrayess (Credit: Middle East Eye/Instagram)

Chief Rabbi dedicates a new shul building by the sea

Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation has moved to new premises after 121 years.

4 min read

June 9, 2026 17:42

The Chief Rabbi addresses Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation in their new building (Photo: Daniel Ben-David)

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Daniel Ben-David

Latest from Daniel Ben-David

Outcry after Brent’s twin city honours Hamas founder and terror attack masterminds

Windrush anchor to be salvaged for Black-British memorial also honouring ship’s Jewish history

Wagner festival accused of silencing debate on composer’s antisemitism after cancelling talk by Jewish author

Sally Rooney blames US and Israel for rise of ‘the far right and fascism’ in Europe

More from Daniel Ben-David

Construction begins on Israel’s NIS 1 billion rehabilitation hospital

101-year-old set to take part in Maccabi GB Community Fun Run

Travelodge to introduce antisemitism training for staff following ‘Free Palestine’ TV message

Record £2.1m raised for Israeli disabled veterans at Beit Halochem UK gala

Francesca Albanese loses legal bid to maintain suspension of US sanctions

‘We will not be intimidated’: British Museum director rebuts the mob as Israel lecture attracts thousands

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s handwritten October 7 invasion notes goes on display

LFI welcomes creation of Israel-Palestinian peace fund

Major Jewish summer camp operator goes bust

Natalie Portman among 350 film stars backing Israeli director forced out of French festival

‘I condemn Hamas for targeting innocent civilians’, Oxford Union president tells JC

Chief Rabbi dedicates a new shul building by the sea