Jacob Jaffa

Jacob Jaffa is the JC's Digital 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

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Palestine Action

Palestine Action activists charged over RAF Brize Norton break-in

The stunt was one of the last perpetrated by the group before MPs voted to proscribe it as a terrorist organisation

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Four Palestine Action activists have been charged over a break-in at RAF Brize Norton, which saw two aircraft vandalised (Image: Getty)

A group of Iranian-backed hackers has threatened to release a cache of emails allegedly stolen from senior White House officials (Image: Getty)

Iran-linked hackers threaten to release White House email cache

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Iran has suspended its cooperation with the IAEA, state media has confirmed

Iran suspends cooperation with nuclear watchdog following US strikes

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US President Trump has claimed that Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza (Image: Getty)

Israel has agreed to 60-day Gaza ceasefire, Trump says

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IDF ‘reviewing’ strike on Gaza seafront cafe after reports of civilian casualties

It comes after the military confirmed that 'inaccurate’ artillery fire led to the deaths of around 30 Gazans near humanitarian aid sites in the southern part of the Strip.

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July 1, 2025 11:23

The IDF has confirmed it is investigating a strike on a seafront cafe in Gaza City (Image: Getty)

Bob Vylan and Kneecap under ‘criminal investigation’ over Glastonbury performances

The bands faced police scrutiny after one led a ‘death to the IDF’ chant and the other allegedly called on fans to ‘start a riot' at an upcoming court appearance

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June 30, 2025 17:10

Both Bob Vylan and Kneecap are under 'criminal investigation' related to their Glastonbury performances (Pictured: Bobby Vylan of Bob Vylan (L) and DJ Próvaí of Kneecap (R))

Bob Vylan’s US visas revoked after ‘death to the IDF’ chant

The band will not be able to attend an upcoming tour in October

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June 30, 2025 15:49

Punk duo Bob Vylan could reportedly be denied access to the US for its upcoming tour after its frontman led a chant of 'death, death to the IDF' at Glastonbury (Image: Getty)

Police confirm ‘no further action’ over Kneecap’s ‘kill your MP’ comments

One of the band’s members, Mo Chara, is set to return to court next month to face terror charges over a separate incident

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June 30, 2025 14:35

The Met Police has confirmed that 'no further action' will be taken against Kneecap over allegations that one of the band's members told fans to 'kill your MP' at a 2023 concert (Image: Getty)

High Court rules UK supply of F-35 parts to Israel is lawful

The court rejected the claim that the trade violated the UK’s legal obligations and determined that its propriety was a matter for Parliament to decide

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June 30, 2025 11:47