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Claudia Mendoza

Claudia Mendoza

Claudia Mendoza is director of policy and public affairs of the Jewish Leadership Council#000d

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The Gaza conflict has exposed the challenges our community faces

They require our ongoing attention and engagement

By Claudia Mendoza

2 min read

Emily Damari

Left to right: Foreign Affairs Minister of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and Foreign Affairs Minister of the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan at the signing ceremony of the Abraham Accords at the White House on September 15, 2020 in Washington, DC (photo by Getty Images)

The Abraham Accords are a model for reimagining peace

3 min read

Pictures of victims of the AMIA bombing attack in Buenos Aires on July 18, 1994 being held up at a ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary (Photo by TOMAS CUESTA/AFP via Getty Images)

Thirty years after the deadliest attack on diaspora Jews, what’s changed?

2 min read

Protesters outside the BBC in February (Photo: Gaby Wine)

October 7 exposed the hollowness of #MeToo

3 min read

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Jews are worried, but we can harness energy and good will

The Chief Executive of the Jewish Leadership Council reflects on a difficult year for Israel and the Jewish diaspora

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January 3, 2024 15:43

JLC CEO Claudia Mendoza (Credit: Mark Thomas)

Ten times more Britons support Israel than Hamas

Our country is one where all communities who accept values like our own play an important and welcome role

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November 9, 2023 15:07

Ten times more Britons support Israel than Hamas

Please join us tonight in London to show solidarity with Israel's victims

We must support each other at this heartbreaking time

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October 9, 2023 11:54

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It's OK for Jews to criticise Israel... but it isn't a duty

Israel is a country divided and that is mirrored in the diaspora’s response

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March 21, 2023 14:10

It's OK for Jews to criticise Israel... but it isn't a duty

Don’t believe the social media portrayal of visceral Israel-hate

Most people are either supportive of Israel or don’t have a view, but social media gives undue weight to the obsessives

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November 17, 2022 14:42

Don’t believe the social media portrayal of visceral Israel-hate

The bond between Jews and the Crown is subtle but enduring

On so many issues, the King has often been ahead of his time

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September 13, 2022 13:51

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is greeted by the Lord Jonathan Sacks and his successor 11th Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the UK and the Commonwealth, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (L) before he was formally inducted at a ceremony at the St John's Wood Synagogue on September 1, 2013 in London, England. ( Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Be honest, Amnesty: you want to destroy Israel

Those who push for a ‘One State Solution’ are either frighteningly naive or malign in intent

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February 3, 2022 10:28

Be honest, Amnesty: you want to destroy Israel

Azeem Rafiq'a apology was good - but the proof of his sincerity will be found after time has passed

His racism does not cancel out the racist abuse he faced - and the racism he faced should not cancel out the racism he meted out

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November 24, 2021 11:09

Azeem Rafiq'a apology was good - but the proof of his sincerity will be found after time has passed

Jews of all political stripes should celebrate Labour's rule change

It is good for democracy that Labour provides a genuine choice at the ballot box, writes the Co CEO of the Jewish Leadership Council

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September 27, 2021 13:52

Margaret Hodge - UK Parliament official portraits 2017

There is nothing illiberal about nationalism

Israel is a safe haven but it is just as important to hold state, tribe and community dear

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June 24, 2021 12:08

Israeli demonstrators celebrate with foam the passing of a Knesset vote confirming a new coalition government during a rally in the Mediterranean coastal city of Tel Aviv on June 13, 2021. - Featuring Israeli political veterans and a record number of female lawmakers, a motley coalition including two left, two centre, one Arab Islamist and three right-wing parties came to power Sundayin an eight-party alliance united by animosity for outgoing prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

We live in a country where ever greater numbers abhor racism

Many of us will, however, have asked ourselves the question that has returned again and again over the past few years - are we safe here?

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June 2, 2021 15:57

We live in a country where ever greater numbers abhor racism

The law can help chained women

The Domestic Abuse Bill may offer extra protection

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January 27, 2021 18:59

The law can help chained women

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