Ben Weich

Ben Weich is a reporter for the JC.

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Sudanese minister appeals for Jews to return

Nasr-Eddin Mofarah said his country had become ‘pluaralistic’ since Omar al-Bashir was toppled in April

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Sudanese minister appeals for Jews to return

Sacha Baron Cohen Netflix drama released

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Hezbollah: Israeli drone in southern Lebanon shot down

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Teacher sacked for screening explicit film

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Widdecombe defends appearances on 'antisemitic' radio

The Brexit Party MEP and former Conservative minister has made numerous appearances on shows which have aired conspiracy theories, it was revealed this week

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August 22, 2019 12:58

Widdecombe defends appearances on 'antisemitic' radio

Charges against high-profile former prisoners dropped

Claire Silverstone and David Bright will no longer face legal action over allegations they breached court orders

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August 22, 2019 11:31

Democrats hit back at Trump for calling Jews who vote for them 'disloyal'

The US President appeared to clarify his comments on Wednesday, arguing that those who vote Democrat are 'being very disloyal to Jewish people and Israel'

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August 22, 2019 09:32

Democrats hit back at Trump for calling Jews who vote for them 'disloyal'

Charedi community targeted in new measles jab push

Last year the UK's strictly-Orthodox community suffered a measles outbreak amid falling vaccination rates, attributed by a local GP to 'mistrust of secular authorities'

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August 21, 2019 14:52

Charedi community targeted in new measles jab push

PA bans LGBTQ groups from the West Bank

The announcement comes as the Al-Qaws group for sexual and gender diversity prepared to hold a gathering for its members in Nablus

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August 19, 2019 09:19

Israeli government prepares 'mikveh ad campaign'

Critics argue the religious affairs ministry, which usually provides religious services only to those who seek them, has exceeded its remit

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August 19, 2019 08:59

Israeli government prepares 'mikveh ad campaign'

Three Palestinians killed on Gaza border

The IDF said an attack helicopter and a tank were used after officers spotted 'a number of armed suspects adjacent to the security fence'

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August 18, 2019 16:21

Three Palestinians killed on Gaza border

Prison officer quits after driving into Jewish protesters

Jewish group Never Again Action has held a series of demonstrations across the US, drawing attention to the treatment of immigrants

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August 18, 2019 13:56

Prison officer quits after driving into Jewish protesters

Brexit Party MEPs appeared on 'conspiracy theory show'

Anti-extremist group reveals that two of the party's MEPs and a prospective parliamentary candidate featured on David Icke-affiliated show

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August 18, 2019 13:17

Brexit Party MEPs appeared on 'conspiracy theory show'

Boreham Wood FC kippot 'flying off the shelves'

Local Jewish community - one of the biggest in the country - hails club's 'inclusive' move

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August 16, 2019 15:58

Boreham Wood FC kippot 'flying off the shelves'

Quakers 'take time to reflect' on hosting speakers accused of antisemitism

Group says Jew-hate 'contravenes our fundamental belief that all people are equal and precious' - but has a history of accommodating controversial speakers

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August 16, 2019 14:28