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Jacob Jaffa

Jacob Jaffa

Assistant News Editor

Jacob Jaffa is the JC's Assistant News Editor. His specialist topics include UK and US politics, the far-right and antisemitism in Europe. You can reach him on jjaffa@thejc.com

Latest from Jacob Jaffa

Hostages

Who are the 24 hostages left alive in Gaza?

A further 35 captives have been confirmed dead

By Jacob Jaffa

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A total of 24 hostages are believed to remain alive in Gaza (Image: Hostage and Missing Families Forum)
The Pentagon's new Deputy Press Secretary, Kingsley Wilson, has been accused of peddling an 'antisemitic conspiracy theory' on social media (Image: X)

Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson under fire after ‘antisemitic conspiracy’ posts revealed

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US President Donald Trump met with a delegation of recently freed hostages in the Oval Office (Image: X/POTUS)

Trump gives Hamas ‘last warning’ over hostages amid unprecedented bilateral talks

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The Homeland Party is a growing force on the British far-right, mixing its extreme message with mainstream branding (Image: X/Homeland Party)

The British far-right swaps swastika tattoos for sharp suits and slick ads

2 min read

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BBC Chair calls for ‘independent review’ of Middle East coverage

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March 4, 2025 14:57
BBC Chair Dr Samir Shah has called for an 'independent review' of the corporation's Middle East coverage (Image: Parliament TV)

BBC Chair admits ‘serious failings’ led to Gaza documentary scandal

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March 4, 2025 11:53
BBC Director General Tim Davie (L) and BBC Chair Dr Samir Shah (R) were quizzed by MPs at a select committee hearing this afternoon (Image: Parliament TV)

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March 3, 2025 16:37
Violent clashes have broken out at the Knesset between guards and the families of October 7 victims (Image: X)

Israel takes over IHRA presidency from the UK

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March 3, 2025 12:25
Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan will lead the Israeli delegation in its presidency of the IHRA (Image: Flash90)

‘Sorry it took us so long’ – Netanyahu apologises to former hostage over release delay

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March 3, 2025 11:49
Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised to former hostage Eli Sharabi for failing to secure his release sooner (Image: Getty)

Kanye West caught wearing swastika tee in LA despite saying ‘I’m not a Nazi’

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March 3, 2025 11:17
Kanye West has posted an antisemitic rant on X (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

‘You dream about food every day’ –freed hostage Eli Sharabi reveals the abuse he suffered in Gaza

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February 28, 2025 13:28
Freed hostage Eli Sharabi has revealed the abuse he suffered at the hands of Hamas (Image: Channel 12)

Israel ends official boycott of European far-right parties despite history of antisemitism allegations

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February 27, 2025 15:21
Israel has ended its official boycott of several European far-right parties, including France's National Rally; Pictured: National Rally leader Jordan Bardella addresses a party rally (Image: Getty)

Israeli citizen charged over Iranian espionage plot

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February 27, 2025 13:35
An Israeli citizen has been charged over his alleged involvement in an Iranian spy plot (Image: Getty)

Israel will not withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor despite ceasefire deal, official claims

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February 27, 2025 11:00
An Israeli official has claimed that the IDF will not withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor, which includes the vital Rafah Crossing (Image: Getty)

Hamas ‘regrouping military forces’ in expectation of return to Gaza war

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February 26, 2025 15:56
Hamas is reportedly 'regrouping' in Gaza, in anticipation of an imminent return to fighting (Image: Getty)

Gary Lineker among celebrity signatories of letter criticising BBC for dropping controversial Gaza documentary

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February 26, 2025 15:12
Gary Lineker is among the famous names who signed a letter calling on the BBC to reinstate a controversial documentary about life in Gaza (Image: Getty)
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