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Ben Bloch

Ben Bloch

JC Politics Reporter

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George Santos insists he 'never claimed to be Jewish', but 'Jew-ish'

The embattled New York congressman also insisted that his grandparents were Holocaust survivors, despite evidence to the contrary

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George Santos insists he 'never claimed to be Jewish', but 'Jew-ish'

Chris Williamson's parliamentary pass taken away by MPs

Chris Williamson's parliamentary pass taken away by MPs

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Tories hold seat in Golders Green by-election with 66 per cent of vote

Tories hold seat in Golders Green by-election with 66 per cent of vote

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Labour leader Keir Starmer speaks at Toynbee Hall on February 15, 2023 in London, England. The Equalities and Human Rights Commission has ended monitoring the Labour Party, saying it has met the demands imposed after a devastating report on antisemitism within the party in 2020. Keir Starmer apologised for the hurt caused to the Jewish community. He said, "What you have been through can never be undone. Apologies alone cannot make it right." The EHRC decision is "not a moment for celebration, but a moment for reflection". (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Keir Starmer confirms Corbyn will not stand for Labour in next election

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Amnesty UK sparks outrage with Valentines Day posts targeting Israel

Many commenters pointed out that Amnesty failed to mention that being LGBT+ in Palestinian territories is effectively illegal

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February 14, 2023 17:14

Amnesty UK sparks outrage with Valentines Day posts targeting Israel

Republican congresswoman who said she was Jewish 'had Nazi grandfather'

Florida Republican Anna Paulina Luna claimed that she had been raised as a Messianic Jew, but her grandfather actually allegedly fought with the Nazis

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February 14, 2023 13:55

Republican congresswoman who said she was Jewish 'had Nazi grandfather'

Labour suspends official accused of ‘virulently anti-Jewish’ tweets dating back years

Exclusive: Vivien Burke has stepped down from her role in Romford Labour during the investigation

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February 14, 2023 10:00

Labour suspends official accused of ‘virulently anti-Jewish’ tweets dating back years

Chaos erupts in Knesset over judicial reforms amid nationwide protests

Some opposition lawmakers were ejected from the committee room after heckling the chairman as thousands of Israelis take to the streets

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February 13, 2023 12:01

Chaos erupts in Knesset over judicial reforms amid nationwide protests

'Israel can rely on Labour’ declares MP on week-long trip to Jewish state

Labour Friends of Israel’s largest delegation in a decade met with government officials in Israel as trips ramp up ahead of likely election next year

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February 10, 2023 11:38

'Israel can rely on Labour’ declares MP on week-long trip to Jewish state

Soaring numbers of children violent to Jews, new CST report finds

Incidents of antisemitism fell overall by 27 per cent in 2022, mainly due to the lack of 'trigger event' in the Middle East

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February 9, 2023 11:27

Soaring numbers of children violent to Jews, new CST report finds

Iran unveils missile with 'death to Israel' written on the side

The missile was displayed as part of an exhibition in the central city of Isfahan

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February 8, 2023 18:14

Iran unveils missile with 'death to Israel' written on the side

'We know freedom will win,' Zelensky declares in historic address to Parliament

The Jewish leader of Ukraine thanked Britain for its support since Russia's brutal invasion nearly one year ago

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February 8, 2023 13:56

'We know freedom will win,' Zelensky declares in historic address to Parliament

MPs and Board of Deputies slam 'antisemitic conspiracy theories' on GBNews

They have called on Ofcom to act over 'conspiratorial antisemitism or other misinformation' on GB News shows

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February 8, 2023 11:45

MPs and Board of Deputies slam 'antisemitic conspiracy theories' on GBNews

Auschwitz survivor to attend State of the Union as guest of the White House

Ruth Cohen, who survived Auschwitz, has been invited to the US Congress by the first Jewish second gentleman, Doug Emhoff

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February 7, 2023 18:24

Auschwitz survivor to attend State of the Union as guest of the White House

Students call for intifada at London protest against pro-Israel speaker

Pro-Palestinian protesters called for 'intifada' and 'revolution' as they protested Yoseph Haddad's talk at UCL

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February 7, 2023 17:57

Students call for intifada at London protest against pro-Israel speaker

Grant Shapps to head up brand new 'Energy Security' department

The Jewish cabinet minister has been asked to head up a brand new Whitehall department

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February 7, 2023 11:01

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: Business Secretary Grant Shapps addresses delegates at the London Tech Week conference at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on June 13, 2023 in London, England. A series of politicians and guest speakers have addressed London Tech Week, which touts itself as a "global celebration of tech, uniting the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow." (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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