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Foreign Secretary David Lammy in the House of Commons
August 9, 2024, 5:21 pm
Foreign Secretary says there can be ‘no more delays’ to Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
David Lammy says ''the fighting must stop now, and all hostages still cruelly detained by Hamas must be released'
By Lee Harpin
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a security assessment. Photo: Ma'ayan Toaf (GPO)
August 8, 2024, 4:19 pm
Netanyahu, 10 months after 7 October: ‘I am sorry, deeply, that it happened’
“I am sorry, deeply, that something like this happened,” he told Time Magazine during an hourlong interview this week in Jerusalem.
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
A mural of Anne Frank wearing a keffiyeh in Bergen, Norway, painted by the anonymous artist Töddel, July 2024. (Courtesy of Töddel)
August 8, 2024, 11:06 am
OPINION: Defiling Anne’s memory does nothing for Gaza
As the Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam is vandalized with "Free Gaza" for the second time in a month, it's tragic that we have to work so hard to protect her memory
By Karen Pollock
New Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar participates during a celebration marking the 35th anniversary of the founding of Hamas in Gaza City. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News
August 7, 2024, 9:21 am
Hamas picks arch-terrorist Yahya Sinwar to replace slain political leader Ismail Haniyeh  
The terror group announced the selection Wednesday, a week after the assassination in Tehran of Haniyeh.
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Iranians take part in a protest against the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, the political head of Hamas, in Palestine Square in Tehran, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (Majid Saeedi/Getty Images via JTA)
August 1, 2024, 12:01 pm
Winners and losers in assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ political leader
A rare unambiguous “mission accomplished” moment in the fight against Hamas could make things harder for some Israelis
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
David Lammy meets Qatari Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs
July 31, 2024, 3:12 pm
Lammy and Healey fly to Doha for Middle East ‘de-escalation’ talks with Qatari leaders
Arriving in Doha as part of efforts to bring an end to conflict in Gaza, the foreign secretary and defence secretary met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed and other senior officials
By Lee Harpin
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
July 31, 2024, 8:09 am
Got him! Hamas terror leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran
The terror leader, who lived in Qatar, was in Tehran for a ceremony to instal Iran's new president
By Jewish News Reporter
Israeli army soldiers in the Golan Heights Photo by: Ayal Margolin- JINIPIX
July 30, 2024, 10:37 am
Decision to delay Israel arms sale ban followed talks with Jewish Labour stakeholders
'Frank and engaging' talks included a warning of a potential scenario where UK supplied weapons were proven to be used in Gaza in breaches of international law
By Lee Harpin
David Lammy meets Israel President Herzog
July 29, 2024, 2:16 pm
UK government NOT expected to announce Israel arms sale suspension this week
A No.10 spokesperson said on Monday there had been no update from either the Foreign Office or foreign secretary on the matter
By Lee Harpin
Iqbal Mohamed MP speaks
July 28, 2024, 1:11 pm
Independent MP recorded telling Muslim male voters they had ‘duty’ to vote for him
Iqbal Mohamed, who won in Dewsbury & Batley, denies breaching strict rules on improper religious interference at the general election
By Lee Harpin
Phil Rosenberg
July 28, 2024, 11:53 am
Board president writes of community’s ‘grave concerns’ over Labour’s Israel policy
Writing in the Sunday Times, Phil Rosenberg claims a decision to ban UK arms sales to Israel would harm the fight against Hamas
By Lee Harpin
Sir Simon Schama
July 26, 2024, 10:05 am
Hundreds sign letter calling on Board to denounce no Palestinian state stance
Simon Schama among those backing open letter calling for British Jewry's support for a two-state solution to be expressed
By Lee Harpin
International Criminal Court
July 25, 2024, 9:14 pm
OPINION: UK must reject ICC warrants for Israeli leaders to protect the court’s integrity
Professor Rosa Freedman on why the request for the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Israeli politicians is an open-and-shut case of bad law
By Professor Rosa Freedman
In this touching photograph, Maya, with her long grey hair tied in a braid, lovingly feeds baby Kfir, who gazes up at her with wide, innocent eyes.
July 25, 2024, 1:35 pm
Heartbreaking image of murdered hostage Maya Goren feeding Kfir Bibas before 7 October
Picture shared by the Goren family after news broke that Maya's body had been retrieved from Gaza along with four other Israelis
By Richard Ferrer
It was a typically pugnacious Netanyahu speech, full of lines designed to bring the politicians from both sides of the House to their feet
July 24, 2024, 8:43 pm
Netanyahu invokes Churchill in speech to Congress, urging: ‘Give us the tools and we’ll finish the job’
“Our enemies are your enemies”, Israeli premier warns, pointing to the danger to both countries from Iran
By Jenni Frazer
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