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Lorin Bell-Cross

Lorin Bell-Cross

Political Correspondent

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UNRWA hits out at ‘disinformation campaign’ in letter to MPs following ‘disturbing’ Emily Damari allegations

Former hostage told Sir Keir Starmer that she was held by Hamas terrorists in an UNRWA facility

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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UNRWA has claimed it is the victim of a 'disinformation campaign' following allegations that hostages were held by Hamas in its facilities (Image: Getty)

Daniel Khalife was sentenced to 14 years and three months in prison for spying on behalf of Iran (Image: Alamy)

Daniel Khalife case shows the need to be tough on Iran, MPs tell ministers

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Campaign video by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs on hate in the Palestinian education system (Image: Ministry of Diaspora Affairs/YouTube).

Israel’s Disaspora Affairs Ministry launches campaign on Palestinian hate education

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MPs have accused police of infringing on the 'civil liberties' of pro-Palestine protestors over a march that saw 77 people arrested (Image: Getty)

Pro-Palestine marchers ‘denied civil liberties’ over synagogue protest ban, MPs claims

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January 28, 2025 16:19

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Lord Austin reappointed as UK trade envoy to Israel

The former MP for Dudley said he was ‘delighted’ to be continuing his work in the region

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January 28, 2025 12:21

Lord Austin has been reappointed as the UK's trade envoy to Israel (Image: Getty)

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The Foreign Office and Israeli Embassy jointly hosted the ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz

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January 28, 2025 11:09

Foreign Secretary David Lammy attends Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony at the FCDO (Image: FCDO).

Pro-Gaza MP advertises motion calling Palestinian prisoners ‘hostages and abductees’ on Holocaust Memorial Day

One Labour MP labelled the motion ‘shameful’ and ‘disgusting’ in comments to the JC

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January 28, 2025 10:45

Pro-Gaza independent MP Ayoub Khan has been criticised for a 'shameful' motion that seems to equate the hostages held by Hamas with Palestinian prisoners, some of whom are convicted of terror offences (Image: Ayoub Khan/X)

Make ‘never again’ a reality, party leaders say ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day

The Prime Minister, Conservative Party leader and leader of the Liberal Democrats write for the JC ahead of the commemorations

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January 26, 2025 11:00

The leaders of the three main political parties have written for the JC ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day (Image: Getty)

PM and wife host Holocaust survivors in Downing Street

An intimate afternoon tea was held in No10 ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day

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January 23, 2025 12:48

22/01/2025. London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer helps Renee Salt, a Holocaust survivor as he hosts survivors and relatives to a reception in 10 Downing Street to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

Pro-Gaza MP seemingly refers to Palestinian prisoners as ‘hostages’ during PMQs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer didn’t immediately reject Iqbal Mohamed’s claim in the Commons but it was later repudiated by his officals spokesperson

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January 22, 2025 14:22

Independent pro-Gaza MP Iqbal Mohamed seemingly referred to Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails as 'hostages' during PMQs (Image: Parliament TV).

Israel should open consulate in Belfast to replace closed Dublin embassy, DUP MP says

I’ll stand up for Israel in Westminster against ‘bullies’, Jim Shannon tells the JC

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January 22, 2025 12:05

The DUP's Jim Shannon MP during an Adjournment Debate in Parliament (Image: Parliament TV).

Starmer thanks Netanyahu for work to secure Emily Damari release

Both leaders agreed to cooperate to combat the threat posed by Iran

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January 21, 2025 16:31

Sir Keir Starmer offered his thanks to Benjamin Netanyahu for his help in securing the release of Emily Damari, a Downing Street spokesperson said (Image: Getty)

Kemi Badenoch meets with Jewish communal leaders

The Opposition leader emphasised her commitment to ‘tackling antisemitism’, but there was no discussion of the complaint against former MP Sir Alan Duncan

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January 21, 2025 12:16

L-R: Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, Jewish Leadership Council CEO Claudia Mendoza and Community Security Trust CEO Mark Gardner (Image: Board of Deputies).

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