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Jewish-Muslim relations

Amjad Khan: ‘people need to speak up for the Jewish community for the sake of humanity’

The former England international cricketer also said that antisemitism in Muslim communities came down to parenting

By Ben Conway

2 min read

Left to right: Mike Brearley OBE, Daniel Lightman, Daniel Norcross, Amjad Khan (photo: JW3)

Sophie Collis (left) and Nicole Gordon,CEO of Jnetics (Photo: Paul Lang)

BRCA

‘Jnetics saved my life’ BRCA carrier tells fundraiser

3 min read

Bezalel Smotrich

Arrest warrant for Smotrich sought at ICC, he claims

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

Simone Veil (Image: European Commission)

Jewish Culture

New European prize launched for Jewish cultural projects

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

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Latest UK News

Harry Styles has one-word response to ‘long live Palestine’ heckle

Singer replied ‘correct’ to a heckler at his Amsterdam gig

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Harry Styles performing in Amsterdam (Image: TikTok/ Raquel)

Travel

British Airways extends suspension of flights to Israel until August

The airline said the decision was reached ‘due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East’

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

A British Airways Airbus A319 takes-off from Heathrow Airport, March 31, 2026 (Credit: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Chai Cancer Care

‘Volunteering works both ways – it’s such an honour to be a driver for Chai’

Ken Ornstein has been a volunteer driver for Chai Cancer Care for more than a decade

By Ben Conway

2 min read

Court and Crime

Hackney man who told synagogue manager ‘Jew, I’m going to kill you’ to be sentenced

Tavius Jean Charles, 36, pleaded guilty last month to eight offences – including threatening behaviour – against six victims

By Sam Hall

2 min read

Southwark Crown Court in London (Photo: Alamy)

Israel

Netanyahu to sue New York Times over rape dog article

The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that a defamation suit would be filed on behalf of the Israeli leader and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

The New York Times office building (Getty Images)

Jewish celebrities

‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby honoured with NYC street named after him

The creator of Captain America is “widely recognised as the most prolific and arguably most important creator in the history of the comic book,” according to the Centre for Jewish History

By Debra Nussbaum Cohen

2 min read

‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby honoured with NYC street named after him

Entertainment

Prognosis: Negative – Unseen Larry David screenplay surfaces online after 43 years

The would-be film lent its title to a recurring gag about a fictional film on Seinfeld

By Eliana Jordan

2 min read

Larry David at the Emmy awards in 2018 (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

New York

New York school district pays $125k settlement after painting over pro-Palestine parking space mural

The district was sued by a teenage student, who alleged that it had infringed on her freedom of speech and inflicted ‘emotional trauma’

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Latest Israel news

Oops! … I Did It Again: IDF jams Gaza flotilla radios with Britney Spears song

IDF commandos boarded 39 boats around 463 km from Gaza and carried out dozens of arrests

By Akiva van Koningsveld

1 min read

Screenshot of a video posted by one of the flotilla activists in which he complains about the IDF jamming their radio (Image: X)

whisky

L’chaim! How an award-winning Israeli whisky distillery bottled the Dead Sea

M&H distillery launch new ‘terroir’ range offering a taste of four distinct Israeli landscapes

By JC Reporter

2 min read

M&H's new Apex Terroir range showcases four distinct regions of Israel (Photo: M&H)

Eurovision 2026

‘Be kind to each other,’ says Eurovision’s Noam Bettan on his return to Israel

The runner-up said competing in Vienna was ‘hard’ on his return to Ben Gurion Airport

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, representing Israel with the song 'Michelle', performs during the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (Image: Getty Images)

IDF

IDF confirms killing of ‘architect’ of October 7 massacre

Izz al-Din al-Haddad was assassinated in strike in Gaza

By JC Reporter

1 min read

IDF confirmation of 'elimination' of Hamas armed leader (X)

World News

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Two women react as they leave a reunification center following the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in southern California, May 18, 2026 (Credit: Zoë Meyers / AFP via Getty Images)

America

San Diego mosque shooters found to have Nazi stickers and symbols

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Some watermelon slice symbols are examples of extremism, says German intelligence

The fruit symbol is antisemitic when used in the shape of Israel and the Palestinian territories, the agency said

By Mark Wood

1 min read

Numbers boom at international Olympiad celebrating the Hebrew language

Students from Japan, Singapore, Mexico and Brazil took part in the annual challenge

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

Politicising Eurovision is ‘unacceptable’ says Bowie music exec

A survey has been launched which asks if viewers think the song contest should be more or less political

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Politics

All Politics

Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham won’t support Corbyn return to Labour, sources claim

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

Anti-racism campaigner reveals Green Party rejected complaint because he was not a party member

Chief Executive of the Antisemitism Policy Trust Danny Stone was giving evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

Award-winning campaigner launches new pledge addressing rental prices and loneliness epidemic

Trevor Lyttleton’s idea tackles isolation among the elderly and a tough rental market faced by the young in one fell swoop

By Ben Conway

3 min read

Jewish MP steps down to make way for Andy Burnham to run for Parliament

Manchester Mayor says he will seek election as Josh Simons bows out

By Jane Prinsley

1 min read

Showbiz

All Showbiz

Boy George and Italian singer Senhit attend the London Eurovision Party 2026 (Photo: Getty Images)

Eurovision Song Contest

Boy George defends Eurovision participation and promises: ‘I won’t turn my back on my Jewish friends’

By Siam Goorwich

2 min read

Natalie Portman pregnant with third child aged 44: ‘I feel lucky and grateful’

It’s a privilege and a miracle says Israeli-born Oscar-winner as she reveals she is expecting

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Jeff Goldblum: Wolverhampton visit will complete my life

The Hollywood star enthused about visiting the city on his forthcoming UK jazz tour

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Scarlett Johansson: Female actors were ‘pulled apart’ for the way they looked in the early 2000s

The Black Widow star said it was considered ‘socially acceptable’ at the time

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

News

Amjad Khan: ‘people need to speak up for the Jewish community for the sake of humanity’

‘Jnetics saved my life’ BRCA carrier tells fundraiser

Arrest warrant for Smotrich sought at ICC, he claims

New European prize launched for Jewish cultural projects

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Latest UK News

Harry Styles has one-word response to ‘long live Palestine’ heckle

British Airways extends suspension of flights to Israel until August

‘Volunteering works both ways – it’s such an honour to be a driver for Chai’

Hackney man who told synagogue manager ‘Jew, I’m going to kill you’ to be sentenced

Netanyahu to sue New York Times over rape dog article

‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby honoured with NYC street named after him

Prognosis: Negative – Unseen Larry David screenplay surfaces online after 43 years

New York school district pays $125k settlement after painting over pro-Palestine parking space mural

Latest Israel news

Oops! … I Did It Again: IDF jams Gaza flotilla radios with Britney Spears song

L’chaim! How an award-winning Israeli whisky distillery bottled the Dead Sea

‘Be kind to each other,’ says Eurovision’s Noam Bettan on his return to Israel

IDF confirms killing of ‘architect’ of October 7 massacre

World News

San Diego mosque shooters found to have Nazi stickers and symbols

Some watermelon slice symbols are examples of extremism, says German intelligence

Numbers boom at international Olympiad celebrating the Hebrew language

Politicising Eurovision is ‘unacceptable’ says Bowie music exec

Politics

Andy Burnham won’t support Corbyn return to Labour, sources claim

Anti-racism campaigner reveals Green Party rejected complaint because he was not a party member

Award-winning campaigner launches new pledge addressing rental prices and loneliness epidemic

Jewish MP steps down to make way for Andy Burnham to run for Parliament

Showbiz

Boy George defends Eurovision participation and promises: ‘I won’t turn my back on my Jewish friends’

Natalie Portman pregnant with third child aged 44: ‘I feel lucky and grateful’

Jeff Goldblum: Wolverhampton visit will complete my life

Scarlett Johansson: Female actors were ‘pulled apart’ for the way they looked in the early 2000s