Jonathan Freedland

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Speaking publicly about the Shoah was an eye-opener

The intensity of the reaction to my new book has surprised me, as have the different responses depending on where I’ve been speaking – but it tells us much about ourselves

By Jonathan Freedland

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Speaking publicly about the Shoah was an eye-opener
The 55th anniversary of the Six Day War merits no celebration

The 55th anniversary of the Six Day War merits no celebration

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gestures as he speaks during a press conference in Kyiv on March 3, 2022. - Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the West on March 3, 2022, to increase military aid to Ukraine, saying Russia would advance on the rest of Europe otherwise. "If you do not have the power to close the skies, then give me planes!" Zelensky said at a press conference. "If we are no more then, God forbid, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia will be next," he said, adding: "Believe me." (Photo by Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

Zelensky loves Israel and wants Israel to love Ukraine back

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Pretending the Kindertransport was a part of a 'noble tradition' is ignorant of history

Pretending the Kindertransport was a part of a 'noble tradition' is ignorant of history

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