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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40,000 people march through London calling for the release of the hostages

Over 120 hostages are still being held in Gaza, 240 days after their capture by Hamas terrorists on October 7

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Thousands gather outside Downing Street to call for the immediate and unconditional release of the Gaza hostages (Photo: Daniel Ben-David)

Mitzvah Day CEO Stuart Diamond at the Camden Faith and Belief Awards (Credit: Justin Thomas)

Mitzvah Day CEO Stuart Diamond wins Outstanding Individual award at interfaith ceremony

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Holocaust Memorial Day Trust fundraising tea at a private residence (Credit: Holocaust Memorial Day Trust)

Holocaust Memorial Day Trust gears up for historic 80th anniversary in January

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Holocaust survivors, Jackie Young, Harry Olmer, Joanna Millan, Mala Tribich, Rachel Levy, and Zdenka Husserl, at the '45 Aid reunion dinner (Credit: John Rifkin)

Hundreds attend the Boys’ 79th anniversary reunion dinner

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Son of Austrian refugee returns to the school which expelled his father

Michael Bibring continues to tell his father’s story to young people

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May 29, 2024 10:26

Harry Bibring (left) and his son Michael, who continues to share his father's story (Photo: Michael Bibring)

Rabbi will take you on a tour of the Jewish history of Islington

Islington Jewish Heritage Trail is part of the Mayor of London’s Untold Stories initiative

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May 29, 2024 07:27

The unveiling of Islington Jewish Heritage Trail at Islington Town Hall by Mayor of Islington Councillor Anjna Khurana, seen here with Rabbi Mendy and Hadasa Korer of Chabad Islington and members of the community (Photo: Chabad Islington)

IDF says it did not strike tents in Rafah and used small missile in airstrike

Israel says the fire could not have come about as a direct result from the low missile payload used during the strike

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May 28, 2024 16:52

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari (Credit: YouTube)

World leaders greet Israeli strike on Rafah with ‘outrage’ and calls to hold Israel accountable

French President Emmanuel Macron said he was ‘outraged’ at the latest Israeli strike on Rafah

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May 27, 2024 20:07

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a joint press conference with Ukrainian President at the Dolmabahce Presidental office in Istanbul, March 8, 2024. (Credit: OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Pilgrims clash with Israeli police after being denied entry to Mount Meron

A police officer was suspended after pushing an elderly Orthodox man at the site

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May 27, 2024 12:01

Rabbi Avraham Kreuzer, who was pushed by a border police officer during the Lag B'Omer celebrations in Meron, poses for a picture outside a synagogue in Jerusalem, May 27, 2024 (Credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

IDF dismisses reservist soldier who incited mutiny via viral video

Israeli military opened a criminal probe into the incident as ‘a serious violation of IDF orders and IDF values’

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May 27, 2024 10:48

IDF dismisses reservist soldier who incited mutiny via viral video

Guildford gets first permanent rabbi in centuries

The congregation is one of the smallest in the UK

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May 21, 2024 17:45

Rabbi Alex Goldberg, rabbi of Guildford Synagogue

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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May 21, 2024 14:13

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

Hundreds turn out to mourn Shani Louk at emotional funeral service

A song written by Louk was played at the end of her eulogies which included the words ‘I don’t want war’

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May 20, 2024 13:04

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)

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

The Public Order Act was previously amended by Suella Braverman in light of disruptions caused by Just Stop Oil

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May 19, 2024 13:20

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

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

The newly revealed death toll is more than double the official figure believed for decades

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May 19, 2024 12:39

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

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 11:04

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)

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Daniel Ben-David

Latest from Daniel Ben-David

40,000 people march through London calling for the release of the hostages

Mitzvah Day CEO Stuart Diamond wins Outstanding Individual award at interfaith ceremony

Holocaust Memorial Day Trust gears up for historic 80th anniversary in January

Hundreds attend the Boys’ 79th anniversary reunion dinner

More from Daniel Ben-David

Son of Austrian refugee returns to the school which expelled his father

Rabbi will take you on a tour of the Jewish history of Islington

IDF says it did not strike tents in Rafah and used small missile in airstrike

World leaders greet Israeli strike on Rafah with ‘outrage’ and calls to hold Israel accountable

Pilgrims clash with Israeli police after being denied entry to Mount Meron

IDF dismisses reservist soldier who incited mutiny via viral video

Guildford gets first permanent rabbi in centuries

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

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