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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European Maccabi Youth Games

Let the European Maccabi Youth Games begin!

The sporting competition is being hosted by Britain for the first time

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Some of the 800 delegates at the European Maccabi Youth Games 2024, being hosted by Britain for the first time (Photo: Jamie Gordon/Maccabi GB)

Yair Keshet (left) says that he can no longer bear to look at the heartbreaking image of Shiri Bibas being abducted with her baby boy, Kfir, and other son, Ariel Bibas, which has become one of the most recognisable images of the October 7 terrorist atrocities committed by Hamas

‘I can no longer look at the October 7 photo of Shiri and the children’

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Left: Ben Rosenberg swimming the English Channel, right: Ben as a child with father Ray

Swimmer crosses the Channel in memory of his beloved father

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Chalamet as Dylan (Searchlight pictures)

First trailer for Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet released

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Uncle of Kfir Bibas breaks down as he speaks about his family held hostage in Gaza

The delegation from Israel is in London this week nearly 300 days after their loved ones were captured by Hamas terrorists

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July 24, 2024 15:30

Yair Keshet (right) speaks during a Q&A at JW3, with relatives of hostages Tamir Nimrodi and Guy Gilboa Dalal, July 23, 2024

Israelis protest billionaire’s alleged attempt to interfere in Israel’s free press

Organisers WeDemocracy implored Sir Leonard Blavatnik to reconsider ‘tarnishing’ himself and his reputation

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July 23, 2024 14:58

Protesters against Sir Leonard Blavatnik allegedly installing a pro-Netanyahu pundit to the top news job at Channel 13 News (Credit: Rotem Perry)

‘Largest-ever’ security efforts underway as Israeli Olympic athletes receive death threats ahead of their arrival in Paris

Israeli intelligence agency Shin Bet will be responsible for the Israeli delegation’s security from the moment they arrive in France

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July 21, 2024 13:19

Paris Police stand guard around the security parameter around the Seine to let people cross, July 20, 2024 (Credit: Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Multiple Belgian cities refuse to host football match against Israel, citing security concerns

Israel will now have to travel to Hungary to face the Belgium national team during the UEFA Nations League in September

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July 21, 2024 12:29

Football fans hold an Israeli national flag as players warm up before the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 3 Group D football match between Inter Milan and Salzburg at the San Siro stadium in Milan, October 24, 2023 (Credit: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Two IDF soldiers injured as Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes over the weekend

IDF says it carried out airstrikes on known rocket launcher sites on Saturday

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July 21, 2024 11:31

Smoke billows from a site targeted by Israeli shelling in the southern Lebanese village of Boustane near the border with Israel, July 18, 2024 (Credit: KAWNAT HAJU/AFP via Getty Images)

Israeli Air Force strikes Houthi port in Yemen in response to drone strike on Tel Aviv

There are unconfirmed reports that the US and UK jointly took part in the military response

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July 21, 2024 10:26

A giant fire erupts at an oil storage facility following Israeli strikes in Yemen's Hodeida port, July 20, 2024 (Credit: /AFP via Getty Images)

Bournemouth’s Jewish community ‘finds its voice’ as de-twinning motion is dismissed

Bournemouth will continue to be twinned with Netanya despite protests

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July 19, 2024 18:06

Pro-Israel and anti-Israel demonstrators outside the Civic Centre in Bournemouth, where a motion to de-twin Bournemouth from Netanya was dismissed this week (Photo: Daniel Ben-David)

We still wouldn't call Hamas ‘terrorists’ says BBC boss in call with Jewish community

‘I’m not here to tell you you’re wrong, I’m here to listen’ the broadcaster’s Director of News Content said

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July 18, 2024 13:28

The BBC headquarters at New Broadcasting House in London, November 13, 2012 (Credit: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

A Jewish home from home in 30 countries around the world

The JC speaks to David Cygielman, CEO of Moishe House

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July 18, 2024 12:48

Moishe House Kilburn hosting David Cygielman (Photo: Moishe House)

GIFT climbers experience a spiritual high during Shabbat spent on Mount Kilimanjaro

Over £120,000 has been raised for the Jewish charity which provides food packages to those in need

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July 17, 2024 15:38

Climbers on Kilimanjaro raising money for GIFT (Photo: GIFT)

Senior Palestinian official says Hamas ‘hiding between residents to protect and save itself’

Hamas officials condemned the comments but PA President Mahmoud Abbas also hit out at the group

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July 16, 2024 14:42

Debris of tents and make shift homes in al-Mawasi near the city of Khan Younis, following an Israeli military strike targeting Hamas military chief Mohammad Deif, July 13, 2024 (Credit: BASHAR TALEB/AFP via Getty Images)

The mental gymnastics online neo-Nazis are doing to pin the attempted Trump assassination on the Jews

Before the dust had settled, online extremists were trying to blame the Jews

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July 15, 2024 18:00

Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face after an attempted assassination attempt (Photo by REBECCA DROKE/AFP via Getty Images)

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Daniel Ben-David

Latest from Daniel Ben-David

Let the European Maccabi Youth Games begin!

‘I can no longer look at the October 7 photo of Shiri and the children’

Swimmer crosses the Channel in memory of his beloved father

First trailer for Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet released

More from Daniel Ben-David

Uncle of Kfir Bibas breaks down as he speaks about his family held hostage in Gaza

Israelis protest billionaire’s alleged attempt to interfere in Israel’s free press

‘Largest-ever’ security efforts underway as Israeli Olympic athletes receive death threats ahead of their arrival in Paris

Multiple Belgian cities refuse to host football match against Israel, citing security concerns

Two IDF soldiers injured as Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes over the weekend

Israeli Air Force strikes Houthi port in Yemen in response to drone strike on Tel Aviv

Bournemouth’s Jewish community ‘finds its voice’ as de-twinning motion is dismissed

We still wouldn't call Hamas ‘terrorists’ says BBC boss in call with Jewish community

A Jewish home from home in 30 countries around the world

GIFT climbers experience a spiritual high during Shabbat spent on Mount Kilimanjaro

Senior Palestinian official says Hamas ‘hiding between residents to protect and save itself’

The mental gymnastics online neo-Nazis are doing to pin the attempted Trump assassination on the Jews