Daniel Ben-David

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

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Michael Gove: When Jews are under threat, all of our freedoms are threatened

During a speech at JW3 on Tuesday, Gove condemned pro-Palestinian march organisers for not doing more to prevent symbols of anti-Jewish hate on the streets of London

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Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, speaks at JW3, May 21, 2024

Family members and friends walk behind the coffin during a funeral service for Shani Louk in Srigim-Li On, May 19, 2024 (Credit: Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Hundreds turn out to mourn Shani Louk at emotional funeral service

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Police come between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Picadilly Circus, May 18, 2024 (Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Police could be given new powers to shut down marches under changes considered by Home Office

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The entrance to S.S Lager Sylt Concentration Camp on Alderney

Over 1,000 people died in Alderney concentration camps, inquiry will reveal this week

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Benny Gantz threatens to quit coalition if there is no post-war plan for Gaza

The former IDF Chief of Staff warned Netanyahu that the ‘people of Israel are watching you’ in a televised address on Saturday

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May 19, 2024 10:04

Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz arrives at the US State Department ahead of a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on March 5, 2024 in Washington DC. (Photo by Drew ANGERER / AFP) (Photo by DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images)

40 per cent of Russell Group students say October 7 attack was ‘resistance’

StandWithUs UK poll also found that over half of Russell Group students said pro-Israel campaigners should expect to face abuse on campus

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May 19, 2024 09:37

A student activist waves a Palestinian flag at a pro-Palestine encampment at Oxford University, May 6, 2024 (Credit: Laurel Chor/Getty Images)

First shipment of UK aid has been delivered to Gaza via the new US pier

The US-constructed JLOTS pier was completed recently and anchored to the shore on Thursday

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May 17, 2024 15:14

The temporary pier, part of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore capability, will enable the maritime delivery of international humanitarian aid to Gaza for distribution (Credit: U.S. Central Command via Getty Images)

Tastiest bagels in the UK can apparently be found in… Sheffield?

According to National Geographic, some of the country’s best bagels can also be found in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh

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May 17, 2024 14:22

Best Boy Bagels in Sheffield (Credit: Google Earth)

Jewish Care home becomes first in UK to launch pioneering dementia care programme

DementiAbility uses activities and items with which residents have a personal connection

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May 17, 2024 12:44

Jewish Care staff celebrate DementiAbility accreditation at Jewish Care's Kun Mor and George Kiss Home (Photo: Jewish Care)

Israeli campaign raises money for Gaza aid security after settler violence

Extremist settlers attacked the convoy and destroyed its cargo claiming the aid would go directly into the hands of Hamas

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May 17, 2024 12:02

Damaged and vandalised trucks carrying humanitarian aid supplies bound for Gaza, May 13, 2024 (Credit: OREN ZIV/AFP via Getty Images)

Knife-wielding woman arrested in Stamford Hill

Police were called to the scene shortly before 8pm and arrested the woman

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May 16, 2024 11:13

Woman wielding a large knife in Stamford Hill, May 15, 2024

Reverend Francis Wahle passes away aged 95

Despite being raised Catholic, Francis Wahle was considered Jewish under the Nuremberg Laws

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May 15, 2024 14:39

Father Francis Wahle, who passed away May 14, 2024 (Credit: AJR)

UK Jewish communities given hope as they remember Israel’s fallen and celebrate the nation’s resilience

The Chief Rabbi said the community had more support than it realised

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May 15, 2024 10:48

The community celebrates Yom Ha'atzmaut (Photo: Robert Bray)

85th anniversary of the Kindertransport marked at Wigmore Hall concert

Actor Tom Conti compered the event

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May 14, 2024 12:23

Audience members who came over to the UK on the Kindertransport are applauded at a Wigmore Hall concert to mark the 85th anniversary of their journey (Photo: Adam Soller Photography)

Granddaughter of Kinderstransport refugee to tell his story through music

Cellist Juliette Appel will perform the piece with her sister

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May 14, 2024 11:37

Cellist Juliette Appel, who has composed a piece of music based on her grandfather Kenneth Appel's experience on the Kindertransport. He can be seen in the framed photographs (Photo: Appel)

Netanyahu says ‘day after plan’ includes working with local Gazans to set up civil administration

The Israeli prime minister also said allowing Hamas leadership to go into exile after their surrender was on the table

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May 13, 2024 16:12

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu make a statement as the US President listens on before a meeting in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. US President Joe Biden landed in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023 as Middle East anger flared after hundreds were killed when a rocket struck a hospital in war-torn Gaza, with Israel and the Palestinians quick to trade blame. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Daniel Ben-David

Latest from Daniel Ben-David

Michael Gove: When Jews are under threat, all of our freedoms are threatened

Hundreds turn out to mourn Shani Louk at emotional funeral service

Police could be given new powers to shut down marches under changes considered by Home Office

Over 1,000 people died in Alderney concentration camps, inquiry will reveal this week

More from Daniel Ben-David

Benny Gantz threatens to quit coalition if there is no post-war plan for Gaza

40 per cent of Russell Group students say October 7 attack was ‘resistance’

First shipment of UK aid has been delivered to Gaza via the new US pier

Tastiest bagels in the UK can apparently be found in… Sheffield?

Jewish Care home becomes first in UK to launch pioneering dementia care programme

Israeli campaign raises money for Gaza aid security after settler violence

Knife-wielding woman arrested in Stamford Hill

Reverend Francis Wahle passes away aged 95

UK Jewish communities given hope as they remember Israel’s fallen and celebrate the nation’s resilience

85th anniversary of the Kindertransport marked at Wigmore Hall concert

Granddaughter of Kinderstransport refugee to tell his story through music

Netanyahu says ‘day after plan’ includes working with local Gazans to set up civil administration