Ben Bloch

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Kardashian family post support for Jews after Kanye West's antisemitic tirades

Boy George and Reese Witherspoon have also condemned the US rapper and called on others to speak out

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Kardashian family post support for Jews after Kanye West's antisemitic tirades

Kanye West dropped by Balenciaga following antisemitic tirades

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Tim Davie CEO of BBC studios attends the annual CBI conference on November 18, 2019 in London, England. With 24 days to go until the general election, each of the leaders of the three main parties addressed the conference, in a bid to garner the support of the business sector. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Inviting Islamist who praised terror onto BBC was ‘in public interest’ Director-General insists in ‘vacuous’ letter

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Jewish leaders slam GB News stars for calling Grant Shapps a ‘globalist’

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Kanye West apologises for antisemitic tweet – but no mention of TV rant

Appearing on Piers Morgan Uncensored, the US rapper said that he was 'hurt' when he sent the 'death con 3 on Jewish people' tweet

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October 20, 2022 11:19

Kanye West apologises for antisemitic tweet – but no mention of TV rant

‘Antisemitic’ academic to give Balfour lecture to mark the 100 years of British Mandate

Dr Salman Abu Sitta, a London-based Palestinian researcher who has claimed that Israel set up concentration camps for Palestinians

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October 20, 2022 09:13

‘Antisemitic’ academic to give Balfour lecture to mark the 100 years of British Mandate

Kanye West claims ‘Jewish media locked me out’ in latest antisemitic rant

It was also announced that the rapper has signed a deal in principle to buy controversial ‘free speech’ platform Parler

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October 17, 2022 15:13

Kanye West claims ‘Jewish media locked me out’ in latest antisemitic rant

Lord Palmer asks government to proscribe Iran's IRGC as brutal protests continue

The government said that proscribing the Revolutionary Guard is 'on the table'

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October 14, 2022 16:23

Lord Palmer asks government to proscribe Iran's IRGC as brutal protests continue

Charedi parents say children might be sent to Belgium if Schools Bill passes

Hundreds protested outside the Houses of Parliament and the Department for Education on Thursday

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October 14, 2022 15:01

Charedi parents say children might be sent to Belgium if Schools Bill passes

Abbas breaks with West to meet with Putin

The Palestinian leader said in a meeting with Vladimir Putin that 'Russia stands by justice and international law'

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October 13, 2022 17:19

Abbas breaks with West to meet with Putin

French Jewish history teacher threatened with death in chilling echoes of Samuel Paty case

An investigation has been opened after the death threat targeting a Jewish teacher and his rabbi father was sent to a school south of Paris

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October 13, 2022 12:11

French Jewish history teacher threatened with death in chilling echoes of Samuel Paty case

'Utterly sick' Channel 4 plans to potentially destroy Hitler art slammed

An antisemitism campaign group says the show 'risks disrespecting the memories' of Holocaust survivors

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October 13, 2022 11:32

'Utterly sick' Channel 4 plans to potentially destroy Hitler art slammed

Russians desperately search for Jewish roots to flee military conscription

As Vladimir Putin enforces a military call-up, Russian men have hunted through their family history to find any proof of Jewish roots to claim Israeli citizenship

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October 12, 2022 11:24

Russians desperately search for Jewish roots to flee military conscription

Law professor to become first Jewish recipient of 'Nobel prize of theology'

The prestigious award is given to 'scholars that stood out for their publications and/or scientific research'

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October 11, 2022 14:15

Law professor to become first Jewish recipient of 'Nobel prize of theology'

Israel and Lebanon reach 'historic' agreement to settle decades-old maritime dispute

After intensive late talks to resolve last-minute Lebanese demands, the agreement is set to be presented to cabinet and government for approval

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October 11, 2022 11:20

Israel and Lebanon reach 'historic' agreement to settle decades-old maritime dispute

Azeem Rafiq formally reprimanded for 'racist and discriminatory conduct'

No further punishment was imposed given his previous 'unequivocal' apology and his efforts to educate himself and combat antisemitism

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October 10, 2022 17:09

Azeem Rafiq formally reprimanded for 'racist and discriminatory conduct'

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Ben Bloch

Latest from Ben Bloch

Kardashian family post support for Jews after Kanye West's antisemitic tirades

Kanye West dropped by Balenciaga following antisemitic tirades

Inviting Islamist who praised terror onto BBC was ‘in public interest’ Director-General insists in ‘vacuous’ letter

Jewish leaders slam GB News stars for calling Grant Shapps a ‘globalist’

More from Ben Bloch

Kanye West apologises for antisemitic tweet – but no mention of TV rant

‘Antisemitic’ academic to give Balfour lecture to mark the 100 years of British Mandate

Kanye West claims ‘Jewish media locked me out’ in latest antisemitic rant

Lord Palmer asks government to proscribe Iran's IRGC as brutal protests continue

Charedi parents say children might be sent to Belgium if Schools Bill passes

Abbas breaks with West to meet with Putin

French Jewish history teacher threatened with death in chilling echoes of Samuel Paty case

'Utterly sick' Channel 4 plans to potentially destroy Hitler art slammed

Russians desperately search for Jewish roots to flee military conscription

Law professor to become first Jewish recipient of 'Nobel prize of theology'

Israel and Lebanon reach 'historic' agreement to settle decades-old maritime dispute

Azeem Rafiq formally reprimanded for 'racist and discriminatory conduct'