Daniel Ben-David

Daniel Ben-David is a reporter and community correspondent for the Jewish Chronicle. You can reach him at dbendavid@thejc.com

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Antisemitism

‘Free Palestine’ is a ‘battle cry’ against Jews, Rubio says

At a Holocaust remembrance event, the US Secretary of State invoked last week’s murder of two Israeli embassy staffers

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) conference in Jerusalem on 28 May, 2025 (Image: Daniel Ben-David)

The UK's chief rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, has said that 'if you are anti-Zionist, you are also anti-Jewish' (Image: Getty)

Chief Rabbi: ‘Anti-Zionism is the new antisemitism’

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British Airways has suspended its London-Tel Aviv route for at least the next two months (Image: Getty)

British Airways cancels all flights to Israel until August

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The Whiskey Event at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, May 18, 2025 (Credit: courtesy)

Inside the exclusive whiskey tasting dubbed London’s ‘Disneyland for adults’

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UK charity supporting IDF veterans falls victim to ‘£1 million fraud’

The charity’s leaders say they are ‘devastated’ and police have opened a formal investigation into the incident

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May 21, 2025 16:29

BHUK CEO Spencer Gelding (far left) with speakers Ido Lazan (third from left) and Yosef Haddad (third from right) (Chiko Photography)

Hamas has ‘lost control’ over Gazan civilians, says retired Israeli commander

Brigadier General (res) Amir Avivi said civilians are cooperating with the IDF and moving to humanitarian zones more than ever before

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May 21, 2025 14:01

A former Israeli command has claimed that Hamas has 'lost control' of Gaza's civilian population (Image: Getty)

Longest-serving judge steps off the bench after 27 years

Judge Lawrence Cohen says there are many similarities between his faith and his profession

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May 20, 2025 16:26

Judge Lawrence Cohen (Photo: Lawrence Cohen)

Decision to axe overseas care worker visas prompts outcry from charities

The proposals form part of the government’s white paper on immigration

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May 20, 2025 15:34

Jewish charities are worried about how the government's proposed immigration reforms will impact staffing in the future (Photo: Mike Stone/Jewish Care)

Co-op’s members pass PSC-backed motion with false Gaza death toll

The motion urged Co-op leadership to demonstrate ‘moral courage and leadership’ by removing Israeli goods from its shelves

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May 19, 2025 17:18

The Co-op's board has passed a motion calling for a boycott of Israeli products in its stores (Image: Getty)

Pro-Palestine activists attack Jewish businesses in Manchester

Palestine Action vandalised Rico House in Prestwich to coincide with Nakba Day

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May 15, 2025 13:47

Rico House in Manchester vandalised by Palestine Action, May 15, 2025

Brighton memorial to the victims of October 7 destroyed by vandals

The Brighton and Hove Jewish community and allies as well as the Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to the vandalism

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May 15, 2025 12:59

The destroyed memorial to the victims of October 7, Brighton, May 14, 2025

Lineker’s criticism of Israel is ‘grotesque’, says Brendan O’Neill

The Spiked journalist delivered a scathing critique of the BBC pundit for his anti-Israeli activism

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May 14, 2025 14:08

Lineker’s criticism of Israel is ‘grotesque’, says Brendan O’Neill

Rabbi Gluck’s life captured in touching new film

The Stamford Hill figure is renowned for his interfaith work

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May 13, 2025 12:54

Rabbi Herschel Gluck in new film How to get on with everybody (Photo: Winstan Whitter & Elin Moe)

‘The hardest thing to do in Parliament is to speak up for Israel and the Jewish community’

Richard Tice, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, gave the keynote address at an event organised by the National Jewish Assembly yesterday

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May 12, 2025 15:13

Deputy Leader of Reform UK, Richard Tice, speaks to members of the Jewish community at a National Jewish Assembly event

Thousands sign petition calling for new guidance on policing in Jewish areas

The campaign follows last month’s controversial anti-Israel demonstration through in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

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May 8, 2025 13:04

Protesters at the Southend demo that passed through the Jewish area of Westcliff on Sea (Image: Alamy)

‘Tikva pulled me out of neglect and poverty and gave me a home’

Katya from Ukraine was speaking at the charity’s annual dinner

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May 8, 2025 12:55

Katya at the Tikva dinner (Photo: Blake Ezra Photography)

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Latest from Daniel Ben-David

‘Free Palestine’ is a ‘battle cry’ against Jews, Rubio says

Chief Rabbi: ‘Anti-Zionism is the new antisemitism’

British Airways cancels all flights to Israel until August

Inside the exclusive whiskey tasting dubbed London’s ‘Disneyland for adults’

More from Daniel Ben-David

UK charity supporting IDF veterans falls victim to ‘£1 million fraud’

Hamas has ‘lost control’ over Gazan civilians, says retired Israeli commander

Longest-serving judge steps off the bench after 27 years

Decision to axe overseas care worker visas prompts outcry from charities

Co-op’s members pass PSC-backed motion with false Gaza death toll

Pro-Palestine activists attack Jewish businesses in Manchester

Brighton memorial to the victims of October 7 destroyed by vandals

Lineker’s criticism of Israel is ‘grotesque’, says Brendan O’Neill

Rabbi Gluck’s life captured in touching new film

‘The hardest thing to do in Parliament is to speak up for Israel and the Jewish community’

Thousands sign petition calling for new guidance on policing in Jewish areas

‘Tikva pulled me out of neglect and poverty and gave me a home’