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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Alderney concentration camps

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

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)

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

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

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

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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)

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

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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 15:22

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 13:44

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 13:02

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 12:13

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 15:39

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 11:48

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 13:23

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 12:37

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 17:12

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)

King Charles becomes royal patron of the UK Jewish community’s oldest charity

Norwood provides services supporting vulnerable children, families and people with learning disabilities

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May 9, 2024 16:35

King Charles III speaks to patient Linda Klinger during a visit to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre (Photo: Getty Images)

Israel’s Eurovision contestant booed during dress rehearsal ahead of Thursday’s semi-final

Israeli broadcaster Kan wrote to European broadcasting organisations to ensure a similar incident does not happen during the semi-final

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May 9, 2024 13:28

Israel's Eurovision entry Eden Golan says she is trying to focus on 'the huge amount of support' she has received rather than the death threats and backlash against her participation in the song contest (Photo: Sarah Louise Bennett)

Three generations of one family who paid a price to protect Israel

Edan Kleiman, who was paralysed by Hamas, is now the chairman of Beit Halochem

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May 9, 2024 11:45

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Daniel Ben-David

Latest from Daniel Ben-David

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

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

More from Daniel Ben-David

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

King Charles becomes royal patron of the UK Jewish community’s oldest charity

Israel’s Eurovision contestant booed during dress rehearsal ahead of Thursday’s semi-final

Three generations of one family who paid a price to protect Israel