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

Music

Israeli singer’s joint gig with Radiohead guitarist cancelled following pro-Palestine backlash

Dudu Tassa was due to share the stage with Jonny Greenwood in Bristol, but the show attracted the ire of activists

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Dudu Tassa was due to perform with Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood in June, but the pair's Bristol gig has now been cancelled (Image: Flash90)

Martin Marks has reportedly been appointed as the White House liaison with the Jewish community (Image: X/Martinjmarks)

Trump appoints Martin Marks as Jewish Community liaison

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Syrian security forces have reportedly reached an agreement with Druze leaders to end the sectarian violence that swept Damascus this week (Image: Getty)

Druze leaders in Syria agree to disarm after sectarian clashes

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An unauthorised civilian ship trying to breach the sea blockade on Gaza has reportedly been hit by a drone strike (Image: Government of Malta)

Unauthorised Gaza aid ship ‘hit by drone strike’ during attempted blockade breach

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Iran could sell enriched uranium to the US under new nuclear deal

Reports suggest that the framework of the ongoing negotiations is shaping up produce an agreement similar to the one abandoned by the first Trump administration.

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May 2, 2025 09:55

US President Donald Trump has threatened sweeping new 'secondary sanctions' against importers of Iranian oil (Image: Getty)

Co-op members call for boycott of Israeli products

The group urged the supermarket giant’s board to ‘show consistency in ethical decision-making’, referring to a similar ban on Russian goods

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May 2, 2025 09:35

Members of the Co-op have submitted a motion calling for a boycott of Israeli products in its stores (Image: Getty)

Number arrested on suspicion of arson after Israel fires rises to 18, Netanyahu claims

A group of countries including Croatia, Italy and Cyprus have joined the firefighting effort

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May 1, 2025 09:53

Wildfires across the Jerusalem area have now been contained (Image: Flash90)

Counter Terror Police investigating anti-Israel band Kneecap over ‘up Hamas’ video

Clips circulated on social media showing members of the group apparently praising terror organisations and telling an audience ‘kill your local MP’

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May 1, 2025 09:53

Anti-Israel band Kneecap is under investigation by Counter Terror Police over clips of its members saying 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' and 'kill your local MP' (Image: Getty)

Sara Netanyahu caught saying ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages remain alive

The hot mic moment prompted anger from hostage groups, which demanded clarification of the government’s figures

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April 30, 2025 11:23

Sara Netanyahu was picked up on her husband's microphone saying that 'fewer' than 24 hostages remain alive in Gaza, which would conflict with Israel's official estimate (Image: Flash90)

One charged after ‘Keffiyeh-clad’ knifeman launches ‘attempted terror attack’ on Israel’s UK embassy

An armed assailant attempted to enter the embassy compound but was foiled by police

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April 30, 2025 10:32

Israel's embassy in the UK was the suspected target of an alleged Iranian plot (Image: Getty)

ICC chief prosecutor seeking more arrest warrants against Israel

Karim Khan has reportedly been ordered not to disclose who the measures will target following outrage over the warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant

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April 30, 2025 10:00

ICC lead prosecutor Karim Khan is understood to be seeking more arrest warrants against Israeli officials (Image: Getty)

Shin Bet chief announces resignation amid public spat with Netanyahu

The government announced it would withdraw its legal motion to secure the dismissal of Ronen Bar following a bitter High Court showdown

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April 29, 2025 14:01

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has announced he will resign on June 15 (Image: Flash90)

Nike apologises over ‘never again’ slogan on marathon billboard

The sporting goods giant was accused of trivialising the Holocaust by turning the phrase into a marketing slogan

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April 29, 2025 11:19

Nike has apologised for using the phrase 'never again' on one of its London Marathon billboards (Image: X)

NYPD launches investigation after Charedim clash with pro-Palestine protestors outside shul

A crowd of demonstrators gathered outside the building to protest an event involving Itamar Ben-Gvir but arguments between the two groups descended into violence

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April 28, 2025 13:20

A pro-Palestine protestor was followed by a crowd of Charedi men, some of whom chanted 'death to Arabs' as she was escorted by a police officer in New York City (Image: X)

ICJ opens hearings into Israel’s aid duties in Gaza

The world’s highest court will assess whether the ban on Unrwa violates international law

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April 28, 2025 11:05

The ICJ has opened five days of hearings into Israel's compliance with its humanitarian obligations in Gaza, including its ban on Unrwa (Image: Getty)

Labour MP shares post accusing Prime Minister of ‘taking Israel’s money and orders’

The post also included an image of an injured child that was incorrectly related to the Gaza War

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April 28, 2025 09:49

Labour MP Clive Lewis shared a tweet accusing the Prime Minister of 'taking Israel's money and orders'

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Jacob Jaffa

Latest from Jacob Jaffa

Israeli singer’s joint gig with Radiohead guitarist cancelled following pro-Palestine backlash

Trump appoints Martin Marks as Jewish Community liaison

Druze leaders in Syria agree to disarm after sectarian clashes

Unauthorised Gaza aid ship ‘hit by drone strike’ during attempted blockade breach

More from Jacob Jaffa

Iran could sell enriched uranium to the US under new nuclear deal

Co-op members call for boycott of Israeli products

Number arrested on suspicion of arson after Israel fires rises to 18, Netanyahu claims

Counter Terror Police investigating anti-Israel band Kneecap over ‘up Hamas’ video

Sara Netanyahu caught saying ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages remain alive

One charged after ‘Keffiyeh-clad’ knifeman launches ‘attempted terror attack’ on Israel’s UK embassy

ICC chief prosecutor seeking more arrest warrants against Israel

Shin Bet chief announces resignation amid public spat with Netanyahu

Nike apologises over ‘never again’ slogan on marathon billboard

NYPD launches investigation after Charedim clash with pro-Palestine protestors outside shul

ICJ opens hearings into Israel’s aid duties in Gaza

Labour MP shares post accusing Prime Minister of ‘taking Israel’s money and orders’