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Israeli president urged to take action over settler violence in letter from diaspora leaders

JLC chair among 1,000 signatories voicing concern over ‘Jewish-Israeli extremists’ in the West Bank

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

A Palestinian boy walks past Hebrew graffiti on the walls of a damaged house following a reported attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Jalud (Photo by JAAFAR ASHTIYEH / AFP via Getty Images)

The Hendon court where the trial was heard

Courts

‘Spiteful and obsessive’ Mill Hill man found guilty of stalking ex-partner and daughter

By Simon Rocker

2 min read

What is believed to be last picture of Ali Khamenei was originally posted on X by Press TV before being removed (Image: X/Open Source Intel)

Ayatollah Khameini

Iran releases ‘last picture of Ali Khamenei’

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

IDF

IDF denies torturing toddler, claiming Hamas member used child as ‘human shield’

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

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NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan appears in court accused of posting support for Hamas

Aladwan is charged with four counts of inviting support for a proscribed organisation and stirring up racial hatred against Jews

By Rosie Shead and Calum Skuodas

1 min read

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan (Campaign Against Antisemitism)

CPS

Peers urge creation of dedicated CPS unit on antisemitic crime

Former attorney general Sir Michael Ellis proposed the creation of such a unit in the JC in January

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

The House of Lords chamber on March 27, 2026 (Parliament TV)

BBC Arabic

Unmoderated BBC comment section flooded with ‘false flag’ claims on Hatzola report

The corporation failed to remove hateful social media comments, despite telling JC last month it would take action following a similar issue

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

The scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026, in the Golders Green area of London (Getty Images)

Refugees

Rabbis join other faith leaders in signing letter opposing refugee reforms

The letter criticises the government’s plans to change the rules for refugee family reunions

By Ben Conway

2 min read

Faith leaders and charity campaigners in Westminster, including Rabbi David Mason from HIAS+JCORE (centre) (Photo: HIAS+JCORE)

Iran

Trump delays Iran power plant strikes for another 10 days

The US president claimed talks between the two sides were ‘going very well,’ but Tehran denied any negotiations were taking place

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

US President Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 (Getty Images)

Iran

Iran rejects US ceasefire plan

The Islamic Republic said it had not conducted negotiations with Washington, despite President Trump’s claim that it had agreed to his terms

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

Iran

Saudi Crown Prince pushing for US to continue Iran War

Washington has announced further troop deployments to the region, despite President Trump’s claims that peace talks have been ‘productive’

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

US President Trump meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on November 18, 2025 (Getty Images)

Iran

Trump claims Iran agreed to give up nuclear enrichment in ‘productive’ talks

The US president pushed back his threat to strike Iranian power plants by at least five days

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

US President Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 23, 2026 (Getty Images)

Latest Israel news

Herzog dubs Iran ‘empire of evil’ in rare US interview

The Israeli president also discussed the rising tide of antisemitism in Europe, saying: ‘The fate of all Jews is unanimous’

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Israel

Death penalty bill set for final Knesset vote

The bill has the backing of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, but critics point to the fact that it fails to enforce equal punishment against Israelis convicted of terrorism against Palestinians

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sports a noose lapel pin a National Security Committee meeting at the Knesset on March 24, 2026 (Flash90)

Hezbollah

Watch: IDF releases video of Hezbollah command centre destruction

Footage was also released showing a weapons base in Lebanon being destroyed

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

A huge fireball can be seen in the video as the Hezbollah command centre is destroyed (Image: YouTube/IDF)

Wikipedia

Wikipedia editors debating whether to rename entry on ‘Hamas beheading babies hoax’

‘There are many, many witnesses to the result of Hamas violence and barbarity against children and women,’ said Daniel S Mariaschin of B’nei B’rith International

By Aaron Bandler

2 min read

Illustration of the Wikipedia website application (Getty Images)

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Iran

IRGC recruits child soldiers to operate Basij checkpoints targeted by Israel

By Ali Hamedani

3 min read

Ugandan army chief says it would join Iran War to protect Israel

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba called for a ceasefire but said ‘any talk of destroying or defeating Israel’ would prompt a military response

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Israel eliminates IRGC naval chief

The defence minister said Alireza Tangsiri was responsible for Tehran’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

Pro-Hitler banners threatening anti-regime protesters reported to appear across Iran

Vile posters appear to be part of regime’s internal propaganda campaign

By Ali Hamedani

2 min read

Politics

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Green Party

‘Notorious antisemite’ Tony Greenstein joins the Green Party

By Jane Prinsley

4 min read

Emergency bid to counter ‘Zionism is racism’ motion ahead of Green Party conference

Notorious motion also backs the Palestinian ‘right to resistance’

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

Starmer labels Israeli settlements ‘flagrant breach of international law’ and backs labelling of products

The prime minister was also urged to proscribe the IRGC during PMQs

By Lorin Bell-Cross

3 min read

Britain has a fifth column says Suella Braverman on visit to Hatzola aftermath

Reform MP calls for IRGC to be banned after arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

Showbiz

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Lucie Kon, pictured with the best documentary Oscar her team won for 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' (Photo: Instagram/@imluciek)

The Oscars

Mr Nobody Against Putin: Producer Lucie Kon ‘absolutely thrilled’ to win best documentary Oscar

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Oscars security ramped up after FBI warns of potential ‘surprise attack’ from Iran

Snipers, sniffer dogs, and Swat teams have been drafted in to protect Hollywood’s stars

By Ben Conway

1 min read

Will Claudia Winkleman be our new chat show queen?

The Jewish TV presenter has a new Friday-night show on BBC One – and it kicks off tonight with Jeff Goldblum

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Jewish filmmakers scoop best documentary Bafta for ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’

‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ took home the prize at Sunday’s ceremony

By Siam Goorwich

1 min read

News

Israeli president urged to take action over settler violence in letter from diaspora leaders

‘Spiteful and obsessive’ Mill Hill man found guilty of stalking ex-partner and daughter

Iran releases ‘last picture of Ali Khamenei’

IDF denies torturing toddler, claiming Hamas member used child as ‘human shield’

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Latest UK News

NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan appears in court accused of posting support for Hamas

Peers urge creation of dedicated CPS unit on antisemitic crime

Unmoderated BBC comment section flooded with ‘false flag’ claims on Hatzola report

Rabbis join other faith leaders in signing letter opposing refugee reforms

Trump delays Iran power plant strikes for another 10 days

Iran rejects US ceasefire plan

Saudi Crown Prince pushing for US to continue Iran War

Trump claims Iran agreed to give up nuclear enrichment in ‘productive’ talks

Latest Israel news

Herzog dubs Iran ‘empire of evil’ in rare US interview

Death penalty bill set for final Knesset vote

Watch: IDF releases video of Hezbollah command centre destruction

Wikipedia editors debating whether to rename entry on ‘Hamas beheading babies hoax’

World News

IRGC recruits child soldiers to operate Basij checkpoints targeted by Israel

Ugandan army chief says it would join Iran War to protect Israel

Israel eliminates IRGC naval chief

Pro-Hitler banners threatening anti-regime protesters reported to appear across Iran

Politics

‘Notorious antisemite’ Tony Greenstein joins the Green Party

Emergency bid to counter ‘Zionism is racism’ motion ahead of Green Party conference

Starmer labels Israeli settlements ‘flagrant breach of international law’ and backs labelling of products

Britain has a fifth column says Suella Braverman on visit to Hatzola aftermath

Showbiz

Mr Nobody Against Putin: Producer Lucie Kon ‘absolutely thrilled’ to win best documentary Oscar

Oscars security ramped up after FBI warns of potential ‘surprise attack’ from Iran

Will Claudia Winkleman be our new chat show queen?

Jewish filmmakers scoop best documentary Bafta for ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’