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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New terror laws will treat IRGC operatives ‘like foreign spies’

The measures could see perpetrators of antisemitic attacks jailed for up to 14 years if they act, even unknowingly, on behalf of a foreign state

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A protester holds up a placard as they take part in a rally in London in solidarity with dissidents in Iran on January 11, 2026 (Getty Images)

(Illustrative) A boy holds his father's hand during circumcision (Getty Images)

Belgium indicts three mohalim in ‘illegal circumcision’ case

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference ahead of the vote on the state budget at the Knesset on March 29, 2026 (Flash90)

Smotrich claims forming government with Arab party was ‘greater calamity’ than October 7 failings

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Guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney observes a merchant vessel while on patrol enforcing the US blockade against Iran (Centcom)

US destroys six Iranian ships during ‘humanitarian mission’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Two arrested over ‘arson’ at Golders Green memorial wall

The alleged attack took place just days before two Jewish men were stabbed nearby, and close to the scene of another incident targeting Hatzola ambulances

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May 5, 2026 10:57

A Met Police car in London (Getty Images)

‘Globalise the intifada’ chant is ‘extreme racism’, says Starmer in Golders Green statement

The prime minister reiterated the government’s plans to ‘fast-track' legislation to proscribe ‘malign state actors’ in the coming weeks

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April 30, 2026 16:07

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a press statement on the Golders Green stabbing attack on April 30, 2026 (BBC News)

Antisemitism is ‘biggest national security emergency’ since 2017 Isis attacks, says UK counter-terror tsar

Jonathan Hall KC suggested ministers respond to anti-Jewish attacks similarly to the 7/7 bombings in 2005

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April 30, 2026 10:37

A police officer holds onto cordon tape as two Charedi men walk past in Golders Green following a stabbing attack on April 29, 2026 (Getty Images)

Golders Green suspect is Somalian-born British national with ‘history of mental health issues’

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed that the man came to the UK “lawfully as a child”

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April 30, 2026 10:09

Police officers at the junction of Golders Green Road and the North Circular Road following a stabbing attack in Golders Green on April 29, 2026 (Getty Images)

King Charles ‘agrees’ Iran should not have nuclear weapons, claims Trump

The US president appeared to reveal details of a private conversation with the monarch during a state dinner, seemingly in breach of royal protocol

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April 29, 2026 10:58

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive with King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a state dinner at the White House on April 28, 2026 (Getty Images)

Ukraine threatens Israelis with sanctions over ‘stolen’ grain ship

The vessel is waiting to dock at Haifa, but is being examined by the Israel Tax Authority

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April 28, 2026 14:41

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the press at an informal meeting of European Union leaders on April 23, 2026, in Ayia Napa, Cyprus (Getty Images)

IDF investigating after military bulldozer filmed destroying Christian village’s solar panels in Lebanon

The incident occurred in the same area where another soldier recently destroyed a statue of Jesus, prompting international outrage

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April 27, 2026 15:08

A military bulldozer destroys solar panels in Debel, Lebanon (X/ItayBlumental)

Iran offers to reopen Hormuz, but no nuclear talks yet

The measures were reportedly part of Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war with the US, despite talks breaking down over the weekend

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April 27, 2026 14:36

US forces patrol the Arabian Sea as part of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on April 20, 2026 (US Navy/Getty Images)

Netanyahu treated successfully for ‘early stage’ prostate cancer

The Israeli prime minister said he had delayed publication of his annual medical report ‘in order not to allow the Iranian terror regime to spread even more false propaganda against Israel’

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April 24, 2026 15:26

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on March 19, 2026 (Getty Images)

Lebanon ceasefire extended for three weeks

US President Trump confirmed the move, despite Hezbollah continuing to launch rockets at northern Israel

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April 24, 2026 11:16

US President Trump waves to the media after walking off Air Force One at Miami International Airport on April 11, 2026 (Getty Images)

School that blocked visit from Jewish MP after ‘single complaint’ cleared of antisemitism

The report found that the cancellation of Damien Egan’s trip was ‘based... on a desire to protect him from potential abuse and harm’

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April 23, 2026 11:40

Damien Egan reacts after being declared the winner in the Kingswood by-election on February 16, 2024 in Thornbury (Getty Images)

Police make two more arrests over suspected antisemitic arson plot

Seven others were detained in relation to the same allegations earlier this week

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April 23, 2026 11:08

Metropolitan police officers patrol the streets in Stamford Hill, north London, on October 2, 2025 (Getty Images)

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Jacob Jaffa

Latest from Jacob Jaffa

New terror laws will treat IRGC operatives ‘like foreign spies’

Belgium indicts three mohalim in ‘illegal circumcision’ case

Smotrich claims forming government with Arab party was ‘greater calamity’ than October 7 failings

US destroys six Iranian ships during ‘humanitarian mission’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

More from Jacob Jaffa

Two arrested over ‘arson’ at Golders Green memorial wall

‘Globalise the intifada’ chant is ‘extreme racism’, says Starmer in Golders Green statement

Antisemitism is ‘biggest national security emergency’ since 2017 Isis attacks, says UK counter-terror tsar

Golders Green suspect is Somalian-born British national with ‘history of mental health issues’

King Charles ‘agrees’ Iran should not have nuclear weapons, claims Trump

Ukraine threatens Israelis with sanctions over ‘stolen’ grain ship

IDF investigating after military bulldozer filmed destroying Christian village’s solar panels in Lebanon

Iran offers to reopen Hormuz, but no nuclear talks yet

Netanyahu treated successfully for ‘early stage’ prostate cancer

Lebanon ceasefire extended for three weeks

School that blocked visit from Jewish MP after ‘single complaint’ cleared of antisemitism

Police make two more arrests over suspected antisemitic arson plot