Jacob Jaffa

Assistant News Editor

Jacob Jaffa is the JC's Assistant News Editor. His specialist topics include UK and US politics, the far-right and antisemitism in Europe. You can reach him on jjaffa@thejc.com

Latest from Jacob Jaffa

Israeli football

Reebok backs down on Israeli football kit ‘boycott’ after lawsuit threat

The decision comes after Uefa also reportedly delayed a vote on excluding Israel from the World Cup

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Israel's players are gathered on the field during the 2026 World Cup qualifier match against Italy on September 8, 2025 in Debrecen, Hungary (Image: Getty)

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly on September 24, 2025 in New York City (Image: Getty)

Italian PM accuses Gaza flotilla of endangering peace deal

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US President Trump looks on as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu delivers remarks during a joint news conference in the State Dining Room at the White House on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC (Image: Getty)

Hamas ‘likely’ to reject Trump peace plan

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Owen Jones at a pro-Palestine rally in April 2024 (Image: John Lubbock/Wikipedia)

Owen Jones has Labour conference pass withdrawn over ‘safeguarding complaints’ after Gaza ‘genocide’ claims

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WWE hit with Israeli backlash after ‘Invasion’ show announced for October 7

The name refers to a similar event from 2001, but has drawn criticism for its ‘insensitive’ date

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September 30, 2025 13:06

TNA wrestlers 'invading' WWE's NXT show (Image: X/@SunsetFlipWP)

‘Absolutely not’ – Netanyahu rules out Palestinian state despite agreeing Trump peace plan

The deal the Israeli prime minister signed up to includes the possibility of statehood under a reformed Palestinian Authority, but he remains set against it

2 min read

September 30, 2025 09:57

US President Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the end of a joint news conference in the State Dining Room at the White House on September 29, 2025 (Image: Getty)

EU reimposes sanctions on Iran after UN ‘snapback’

The US hailed the move, but Iran threatened to withdraw its cooperation with the UN’s atomic watchdog

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September 29, 2025 10:30

EU head of foreign affairs Kaja Kallas holds a press conference on September 22, 2025 ahead of UN General Assembly (Image: Getty)

Fortnite removes Peacemaker dance move over Nazi imagery complaints

Some users of the hugely popular game, which is largely played by children, noted that the routine resembled a swastika symbol

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September 29, 2025 09:52

The 'Peaceful Hips' emote was introduced as part of a crossover between Fortnite and HBO's Peacemaker (Image: X/CultureCrave)

Trump claims Gaza ceasefire talks in ‘final stages’ ahead of Netanyahu meeting

The prospective deal is understood to be based on Trump’s 21-point plan, details of which were apparently leaked last week

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September 29, 2025 08:57

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House on September 26, 2025 in Washington, DC (Image: Getty)

Doctor who claimed UK is ‘controlled by Jewish supremacy’ avoids suspension

The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service ruled that ‘a reasonable and fully informed member of the public would not be alarmed or concerned’ by Rahmeh Aladwan continuing to practise

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September 26, 2025 15:04

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan (Image: Campaign Against Antisemitism)

Iran carried out secret test launch while rebuilding missile production plants

New satellite images apparently show Tehran attempting to repair the damage of the 12-day war with Israel, but missing a key component

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September 26, 2025 09:28

Satellite image showing a scorched launch pad at the Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Semnan, Iran (Image: Planet Labs PBC)

Israeli security officials ‘pushing for sanctions on PA leaders’ in response to Palestine recognition

The UK, France, Canada and Australia all formalised their backing for Palestinian statehood in recent days, prompting anger from Jerusalem

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September 25, 2025 12:44

President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas ahead of a meeting with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street on September 08, 2025 in London, England (Image: Getty)

Fury after British consulate in Jerusalem changes address to ‘Palestine’

France made a similar move, while Canada even extended the ‘Palestine’ address to its embassy in Tel Aviv

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September 25, 2025 09:31

View of the British consulate in Jerusalem, August 16, 2024 (Image: Flash90)

Trump presents ‘21-point Gaza peace plan’ to Arab leaders at UN meeting

The US President also reportedly ruled out allowing Israel to annex parts of the West Bank

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September 25, 2025 09:04

US President Donald Trump speaks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 23, 2025 in New York City (Image: Getty)

Israeli ministers propose West Bank annexation in response to UK’s Palestine recognition

Prime Minister Netanyahu hinted at the expansion of settlement in the territory and resolved that a Palestinian state ‘will not happen’

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September 22, 2025 09:10

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks during a ceremony at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, September 15, 2025 (Image: Flash90)

Foreign Office officials ‘met Hamas terrorists’ to discuss Gaza funding despite ‘no contact’ policy

The department did not deny the meeting, but said it was involuntary and had no bearing on the group's proscription

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September 22, 2025 09:04

The Foreign Office in Whitehall, London (Image: Getty)

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Jacob Jaffa

Latest from Jacob Jaffa

Reebok backs down on Israeli football kit ‘boycott’ after lawsuit threat

Italian PM accuses Gaza flotilla of endangering peace deal

Hamas ‘likely’ to reject Trump peace plan

Owen Jones has Labour conference pass withdrawn over ‘safeguarding complaints’ after Gaza ‘genocide’ claims

More from Jacob Jaffa

WWE hit with Israeli backlash after ‘Invasion’ show announced for October 7

‘Absolutely not’ – Netanyahu rules out Palestinian state despite agreeing Trump peace plan

EU reimposes sanctions on Iran after UN ‘snapback’

Fortnite removes Peacemaker dance move over Nazi imagery complaints

Trump claims Gaza ceasefire talks in ‘final stages’ ahead of Netanyahu meeting

Doctor who claimed UK is ‘controlled by Jewish supremacy’ avoids suspension

Iran carried out secret test launch while rebuilding missile production plants

Israeli security officials ‘pushing for sanctions on PA leaders’ in response to Palestine recognition

Fury after British consulate in Jerusalem changes address to ‘Palestine’

Trump presents ‘21-point Gaza peace plan’ to Arab leaders at UN meeting

Israeli ministers propose West Bank annexation in response to UK’s Palestine recognition

Foreign Office officials ‘met Hamas terrorists’ to discuss Gaza funding despite ‘no contact’ policy