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Makke and (above him) his admiring post about Hassan Nasrallah. Other images show scenes from his combat camp (Images: Instagram / YouTube screenshots)

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Israel

US ‘rebuffs Israel’s request to see Iran peace deal’

By JC Reporter

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NHS

‘Zionism achieved by extreme violence and impunity’, NHS doctor tells tribunal

Dr Nadeem Crowe posted online suggesting that ‘British Jews should consider how genuine their connection with Israel actually is’

By JC Reporter

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Clalit helped fight the Covid-19 pandemic

Israel

Israeli health care giant chosen for landmark project to set up a pandemic early warning system using AI

By Mark Wood

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Israel

Israel does not know the details of Iran ‘peace deal’, Netanyahu admits

By Melanie Swan

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Francesca Albanese

Francesca Albanese loses legal bid to maintain suspension of US sanctions

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

World Cup 2026

Model and former IDF captain is the only Israeli WAG at the World Cup

Man v. Football: Meet the American footie-loving fresser who is part of ITV’s World Cup team

World Cup 2026: ‘Jewish roots’ of striker on heroic Cape Verde squad that held off Spain

Opinion: From Mussolini to Iran: the politics of the World Cup

Rabbi, who’s going to win the World Cup?

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Iran

Iranians protest against regime at opening World Cup match and chant ‘Death to the Islamic Republic’ during national anthem

Pre-revolutionary flags smuggled into stadium despite FIFA ban

By Ali Hamedani

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A protester outside Los Angeles Stadium match. before the match (Getty Images)

Timothée Chalamet

Chalamet: Knicks claiming NBA title better than Oscar win

The New York team claimed their first championship in more than 50 years on Saturday

By Mark Wood

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Timothée Chalamet (CL) celebrates with Mikal Bridges (R) of the New York Knicks after the team's victory against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 (Getty Images)

Court and Crime

Iranian operative behind synagogue arsons tried to recruit Mexican cartel against Jewish sites, FBI claims

A suspect accused of directing attacks on synagogues across Europe faces terrorism charges in the US

By JC Reporter

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Mohammad al-Saadi (R) with late IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani (US Justice Department)

World Cup 2026

Palestinian FA chief denied entry to US for World Cup

The US State Department has not offered any explanation as to why Jibril Rajoub was not issued a visa to attend the tournament

By JC Reporter

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President of the Palestine FA Jibril Rajoub during the 76th Fifa Congress in Vancouver, Canada, on April 30, 2026 (Getty Images)

World news

Aerial view of Essen skyline (Getty Images)

Germany

Teenage 'Isis fanatic' accused of ‘hunting’ Jews on trial in Germany

By Rob Hyde

2 min read

Iran

Regime supporters in Iran protest over agreement to end war

By Ali Hamedani

2 min read

(Illustrative) Apple iPhone screen showing AI app icons (Getty Images)

Artificial intelligence

AI regurgitates antisemitic tropes reflecting human bias, study finds

By John Jeffay

2 min read

Gianni Infantino speaks to the media during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Opening Press Conference at Mexico City Stadium on June 10, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli football

Fifa President Gianni Infantino proposes Israel v Palestine under-15s match in latest peace gambit

By Ben Conway

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Steven Spielberg

ET never went home: Spielberg claims aliens ‘are here’ on Earth

By Jacob Jaffa

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Trump

Trump announces ‘peace deal’ with Iran

By JC Reporter

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The Lancet

Israeli medical team at the neonatal unit in the underground bomb shelter built into the Carmel Medical Center in Haifa, on April 9, 2026. (Image: Getty Images)

World Medical Association opposes call to suspend Israeli membership

The organisation warned that expelling a founding organisation would risk ‘shrinking the dialogue among physicians at this critical time’ when support for shared ethical standards is urgently needed

By Ben Conway

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Ireland v Israel to take place at neutral venue and without fans over pro-Palestine protest fears Trump calls off Iran strikes claiming peace deal approved

UK News

Beit Halochem UK

Record £2.1m raised for Israeli disabled veterans at Beit Halochem UK gala

The British wing of the charity has helped raise more than £54 million since it was established in 2012

By Daniel Ben-David

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Beit Halochem UK's annual gala in central London, June 15, 2026 (Credit: Daniel Ben-David)

Hatzola ambulance attack

Teenager accused of disposing of car involved in Hatzola arson banned from entering UK synagogues

Subhan Ahmed appears in court accused of assisting an offender and is bailed until an Old Bailey hearing next month

By JC Reporter

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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 (Image: Getty Images)

David Beckham

Brooklyn Beckham ‘mocks family feud’ in video for delivery firm

Posh & Becks’ son, who’s married to Nicola Peltz, says he’s watching World Cup at home as dad David gets VIP treatment at tournament

By Mark Wood

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Parliament

Parliament’s ‘Israel lobby’ debate ‘falls within’ IHRA antisemitism definition, says Lord Pickles

Former Holocaust issues envoy warns Commons procedures are being ‘abused’ to legitimise known trope

By Jane Prinsley and Lorin Bell-Cross

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Tourists walk past the Houses of Parliament along Westminster Bridge on April 12, 2025 (Getty Images)

Opinion

The Chief Rabbi of Odesa’s plea for the 100 war orphans in his community’s care will stay with me forever

The international community must stand with Ukraine and support its fight for a just and lasting peace. What happens in Ukraine matters to all who believe in democracy, sovereignty and the rule of law

By Lord Davies

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Lord Davies (with microphone) speaks at the Chabad Synagogue in Odesa next to Rabbi Wolf on the left (Image: Lord Davies)

By Nicole Lampert

For people like the Edgware shul protesters, anything Israeli is illegal and immoral

Witness the frankly insane reaction to Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow daring to advertise luxury property in Herzliya. This town was never part of any Palestinian state, real or imagined

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By Russell Langer

The Edgware protests against an Israel property fair will drive only more Jews to leave Britain

Over 100 MPs and Peers as well as Sadiq Khan helped whip up the rhetoric around the unsubstantiated claim that the event would sell homes beyond the Green Line. In this reality, the Mayor’s cry that we live in a ‘city for all Londoners’ rings increasingly hollow

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By The JC Leader

Trump was right about Iran – now he mustn’t squander the battlefield gains

The president deserves credit for taking military action. But any durable deal must remove the Islamic Republic’s enriched uranium, tie sanctions relief to ending support for terror proxies and curb its ballistic missile programme

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By Nicholas Cullinan

Our British Museum lecture on ancient Israel and Judah shows the public cares about history and evidence

Far from diminishing interest, the rescheduling of the Jewish Culture Month event broadened its reach, enabling thousands more people to participate in a thoughtful exploration of one of the world's most significant regions

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By Jonathan Spyer

Why the emerging US-Iran deal is bad news for Israel

The reported agreement appears to restore much of the pre-war status quo, leave Iran's missile programme and proxy network untouched, and potentially tie Jerusalem's hands in Lebanon

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By Ashley Perry

Gilad Erdan – the dark horse who could perhaps decide Israel’s next government

With neither Netanyahu nor the opposition likely to secure a parliamentary majority, a new party led by the former UN ambassador could hold the balance of power after the elections

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In tune: Dustin Hoffman with Daniel Roher

Film

Meet the director who made Dustin Hoffman an irresistible offer

By James Mottram

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breast cancer

Ping! Scan test results arrive in hours… if you’re in LA

After living in the UK, Karen Skinazi got used to anxiously awaiting scan results, sometimes for months. But in the US, a speedy turnaround on medical tests means no more sleepless nights

By Karen E H Skinazi

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Theatre