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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South Africa

South African delegate to Hague says Jews go to ‘church’, prompting ridicule

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said that in South Africa Jews ‘attend churches in peace’

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South Africa’s Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola, speaks ahead of the genocide hearings against Israel (Credit: Social media)

Eylon Levy raises his eyebrows in response to a question during an interview with Kay Burley (Credit: Twitter/X)

Eylon Levy: Your kids can learn to defend Israel like me

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The International Court of Justice in The Hague, the Netherlands (Photo: Getty)

Former supreme court judge says Hague case is an ‘insult to meaning of genocide’

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Chris Froome rides a bicycle in Jerusalem during the team presentation of the 101st edition of the Tour of Italy championship, May 3, 2018 (Credit: LUK BENIES /AFP via Getty Images)

Hundreds of cyclists to ride through London in solidarity with hostages held by Hamas

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Thousands to rally in central London in support of Israel this Sunday

The event is being organised by the 7/10 Human Chain Project, which is dedicated to ensuring the safe return of all remaining hostages held by Hamas

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January 9, 2024 13:41

People in London participate in a 'Bring Them Home' solidarity rally in Trafalgar Square calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, October 22, 2023 (Credit: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Eight out of ten British Jews identify as Zionist, says new poll

The CAA said the November survey countered far-left claims that Zionism is separate from Jewish identity

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December 28, 2023 10:34

Gathering of British Jews and Israelis for a vigil for Israel and to demand the release of hostages held by Hamas, Parliament Square, October 15, 2023

John Lewis pauses sale of halal cat food brand after it allegedly used antisemitic passage in Quran to justify its product

The cat food company claim the Quran forbids feeding non-halal meat to pets

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December 22, 2023 14:07

A John Lewis store in Kingston-upon-Thames, England (Credit: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Amazon worker who added ‘death to Zionists’ note to order is suspended

The hate note was found by a customer in their order last week

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December 20, 2023 13:31

Amazon worker who added ‘death to Zionists’ note to order is suspended

Union of Jewish Students president-elect says conflict made her want to stand for election

Sami Berkoff calls for Jewish students to ‘stand shoulder to shoulder’

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December 19, 2023 16:38

UJS president elect (24-25) Sami Berkoff

Islington gathers to re-light public chanukiah hours after it was destroyed by vandals

No arrests have been made yet over the vandalism, which Emily Thornberry MP said was ‘Islington at its worst’

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December 17, 2023 13:46

Islington gathers to re-light public chanukiah hours after it was destroyed by vandals

Chanukah candles lit in Westminster Hall for first time ever

The powerful display of solidarity was lauded for drawing representatives from across the religious and political spectrum

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December 14, 2023 14:27

Chanukah candles lit in Westminster Hall for first time ever

Rock concert held in memory of Brit Jake Marlowe

Jake was murdered by Hamas at the Supernova music festival

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December 14, 2023 14:02

Public menorah smashed in North London in suspected hate crime

West Hampstead Chabad say the last time a public chanukiah erected by them was vandalised was five years ago

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December 14, 2023 12:29

Public menorah smashed in North London in suspected hate crime

Ad company drops Israeli hostage billboard campaign after threats

Police advised the firm to drop the campaign after fears for employees’ safety

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December 14, 2023 09:46

Ad company drops Israeli hostage billboard campaign after threats

London Jewish Museum awarded nearly quarter of a million pounds to expand its reach

The museum announced the closure of its physical premises in Camden in June to become a ‘museum without walls’

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December 12, 2023 14:01

Sadiq Khan says Jews must always feel safe to display their faith at Trafalgar Square Menorah lighting

The London mayor thanked London’s Jewish community for ‘always being a source of light’ and said he was disappointed in Havering council’s decision to briefly cancel Chanukah event

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December 12, 2023 10:42

Sadiq Khan says Jews must always feel safe to display their faith at Trafalgar Square Menorah lighting

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Daniel Ben-David

Latest from Daniel Ben-David

South African delegate to Hague says Jews go to ‘church’, prompting ridicule

Eylon Levy: Your kids can learn to defend Israel like me

Former supreme court judge says Hague case is an ‘insult to meaning of genocide’

Hundreds of cyclists to ride through London in solidarity with hostages held by Hamas

More from Daniel Ben-David

Thousands to rally in central London in support of Israel this Sunday

Eight out of ten British Jews identify as Zionist, says new poll

John Lewis pauses sale of halal cat food brand after it allegedly used antisemitic passage in Quran to justify its product

Amazon worker who added ‘death to Zionists’ note to order is suspended

Union of Jewish Students president-elect says conflict made her want to stand for election

Islington gathers to re-light public chanukiah hours after it was destroyed by vandals

Chanukah candles lit in Westminster Hall for first time ever

Rock concert held in memory of Brit Jake Marlowe

Public menorah smashed in North London in suspected hate crime

Ad company drops Israeli hostage billboard campaign after threats

London Jewish Museum awarded nearly quarter of a million pounds to expand its reach

Sadiq Khan says Jews must always feel safe to display their faith at Trafalgar Square Menorah lighting