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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Yemen

Israel strikes Yemen’s main airport days after Ben-Gurion attack

The unusual move comes amid a wave of retaliatory operations after Houthi rebels breached air defences around Tel Aviv

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Israel has conducted airstrikes against Sanaa International Airport in Yemen's capital (Image: X/@AmitSegal)

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has condemned an antisemitic sign that was shown at the chain's bar in Philadelphia

Student who filmed Barstool 'f*** the Jews' sign claims he was acting as a ‘citizen journalist’

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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)

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

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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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Druze leaders in Syria agree to disarm after sectarian clashes

The announcement comes after Israel launched several strikes in Syria, including one near the presidential palace in Damascus

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May 2, 2025 15:23

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

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

The civilian vessel, loaded with activists and aid parcels, was evacuated off the coast of Malta

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May 2, 2025 11:47

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

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 10:55

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 10:35

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 10:53

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 10:53

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 12:23

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 11:32

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 11:00

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 15:01

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 12:19

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 14:20

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)

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Jacob Jaffa

Latest from Jacob Jaffa

Israel strikes Yemen’s main airport days after Ben-Gurion attack

Student who filmed Barstool 'f*** the Jews' sign claims he was acting as a ‘citizen journalist’

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

Trump appoints Martin Marks as Jewish Community liaison

More from Jacob Jaffa

Druze leaders in Syria agree to disarm after sectarian clashes

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

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