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Jacob Jaffa

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

Hamas

Hamas divided over latest US ceasefire proposals

The terror group’s leadership in Gaza is said to be at odds with its political wing in Qatar

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Hamas is reportedly reckoning with an internal split over new proposals for a Gaza ceasefire (Image: Getty)
The Knesset has passed a controversial bill as part of the Netanyahu government's judicial reform programme (Image: Flash90)

Knesset passes controversial judicial reform law in overnight voting marathon

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A lawsuit has accused pro-Palestine activists at Columbia University of coordinating with and providing support for Hamas (Image: Getty)

Columbia student protestors knew about October 7 attacks in advance, lawsuit claims

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A high school student in New York has sued her local school district for painting over a pro-Palestinian mural (Image: Getty)

New York teen sues school district for painting over pro-Palestine mural

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Israel hit with fresh wave of rocket strikes as IDF plans Jabalia raid

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March 25, 2025 11:50
The IDF has confirmed it will launch a raid in Jabalia, Gaza (Image: Getty)

Israeli ministers hint at annexation of parts of Gaza and West Bank if hostages are not released

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March 24, 2025 12:44
Several members of the Israeli cabinet have hinted that annexation of parts of Gaza and the West Bank could be on the table (Image: Getty)

Who are the 24 hostages left alive in Gaza?

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March 7, 2025 16:52
A total of 24 hostages are believed to remain alive in Gaza (Image: Hostage and Missing Families Forum)

Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson under fire after ‘antisemitic conspiracy’ posts revealed

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March 6, 2025 12:38
The Pentagon's new Deputy Press Secretary, Kingsley Wilson, has been accused of peddling an 'antisemitic conspiracy theory' on social media (Image: X)

Trump gives Hamas ‘last warning’ over hostages amid unprecedented bilateral talks

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March 6, 2025 10:23
US President Donald Trump met with a delegation of recently freed hostages in the Oval Office (Image: X/POTUS)

The British far-right swaps swastika tattoos for sharp suits and slick ads

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March 5, 2025 10:48
The Homeland Party is a growing force on the British far-right, mixing its extreme message with mainstream branding (Image: X/Homeland Party)

BBC Chair calls for ‘independent review’ of Middle East coverage

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March 4, 2025 14:57
BBC Chair Dr Samir Shah has called for an 'independent review' of the corporation's Middle East coverage (Image: Parliament TV)

BBC Chair admits ‘serious failings’ led to Gaza documentary scandal

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March 4, 2025 11:53
BBC Director General Tim Davie (L) and BBC Chair Dr Samir Shah (R) were quizzed by MPs at a select committee hearing this afternoon (Image: Parliament TV)

Violent clashes break out in Knesset as October 7 families barred from entering public gallery

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March 3, 2025 16:37
Violent clashes have broken out at the Knesset between guards and the families of October 7 victims (Image: X)

Israel takes over IHRA presidency from the UK

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March 3, 2025 12:25
Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan will lead the Israeli delegation in its presidency of the IHRA (Image: Flash90)

‘Sorry it took us so long’ – Netanyahu apologises to former hostage over release delay

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March 3, 2025 11:49
Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised to former hostage Eli Sharabi for failing to secure his release sooner (Image: Getty)

Kanye West caught wearing swastika tee in LA despite saying ‘I’m not a Nazi’

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March 3, 2025 11:17
Kanye West has posted an antisemitic rant on X (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
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