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A taste of Israel in a summer of screentime…

Jonathan Freedland looks back on the Israeli film festival held on his sofa

By Jonathan Freedland

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A taste of Israel in a summer of screentime…

What next, if the two state dream is dead?

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Israel knew how to beat a pandemic, we didn’t

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What are we without our vital, beating heart?

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The remarkable resonance of an Old Man's actions

Jonathan Freedland reflects on the draw of Israel's mythic founding father

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March 6, 2020 16:31

The remarkable resonance of an Old Man's actions

What did Corbyn mean when he insulted me?

In 2016, Jeremy Corbyn branded a Guardian column by Jonathan Freedland 'utterly disgusting subliminal nastiness'. What lay behind the words?

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January 22, 2020 17:18

What did Corbyn mean when he insulted me?

Jews’ presence in Britain now feels more conditional than before

Jonathan Freedland reflects on an election that saw 10.3 million Britons ready to make the Labour leader PM

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December 18, 2019 17:30

Jews’ presence in Britain now feels more conditional than before

We’re between the devil and the deep blue sea

I’ve spoken to ordinarily calm, cool-headed people whose palms grow clammy as they work through the scenarios, says Jonathan Freedland

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October 30, 2019 18:10

We’re between the devil and the deep blue sea

Another election, but nothing much changes

The least we can do is pay attention, says Jonathan Freedland

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September 19, 2019 13:31

Another election, but nothing much changes

Beware of false friends like Katie Hopkins, their motive is hateful

British Jews may be anxious and in want of allies but we must be wary, writes Jonathan Freedland

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August 8, 2019 10:52

Beware of false friends like Katie Hopkins, their motive is hateful

Trump proves that he’s no real friend to Israel

'Trump may be lauded by Bibi as Israel’s best friend, but his actions have only put a resolution of this bitter conflict further out of reach.'

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June 27, 2019 15:55

Trump proves that he’s no real friend to Israel

For British Jews, it is the worst of times but also the best of times

Amid surging antisemitism, Jonathan Freedland finds reasons to be cheerful

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May 17, 2019 14:32

For British Jews, it is the worst of times but also the best of times

The talk of betrayal and treachery over Brexit strikes a gloomy chord

The hunt for traitors and unpatriotic elites never ends well for us, writes Jonathan Freedland

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April 4, 2019 09:07

The talk of betrayal and treachery over Brexit strikes a gloomy chord

The courage of Luciana Berger

'If young Jews are increasingly coming to regard Luciana Berger as something of a heroine, as they are, you can see why.'

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February 21, 2019 12:47

Here’s hoping we see the back of Bibi at last

There was a moment last week when Jonathan Freedland thought a shake up in Israeli leadership might be on the cards. Not so, he unfortunately muses...

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January 14, 2019 12:17

Here’s hoping we see the back of Bibi at last

Can Israel and the diaspora ever agree on Trump?

The difference between Jews and Israelis over the US president points to a much wider gulf, says Jonathan Freedland

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November 29, 2018 15:35

Can Israel and the diaspora ever agree on Trump?