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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Terrorism

Terrorist responsible for Daniel Pearl beheading killed in Punjab strike, India claims

Abdul Rauf Azhar was part of an Al Qaeda affiliate that orchestrated the 2002 kidnapping and murder of the Jewish Wall Street Journal reporter

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One of the terrorist responsible for the beheading of Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl (pictured) has reportedly been killed in an Indian military operation in Pakistan (Image: Alamy)

Israelis travelling to Eurovision next week have been urged not to display Jewish symbols in public due to safety concerns (Pictured: Yuval Raphael, Israel's Eurovision entry for 2025; Image: Flash90)

Israel urges Eurovision visitors to avoid displaying Jewish symbols in public

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Qatar is set to provide $29 million to fund a pay increase for Syrian civil servants (Pictured: Qatari prime minister and foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani; Image: Getty)

Qatar to bankroll Syria’s public sector pay hike with $29m cash boost

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Protestors at the University of Washington occupied a building and set fires on Monday night (Image: YouTube)

University of Washington Gaza protest organised by ‘banned student group’ that praised October 7

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Amnesty nominates far-left journalist who appeared to hail October 7 for People’s Choice Award

In a social media post on the morning of the attacks, Michael Walker referenced ‘the right of an occupied people to fight an occupier’

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May 7, 2025 15:52

Novara Media's Michael Walker has been nominated for an Amnesty International award (Image: Alamy)

Syria in ‘secret talks’ with Israel over security and counter-terrorism

The reported development follows a row over sectarian violence against the Druze community and coincides with Syria’s new president’s first trip to Europe

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May 7, 2025 14:22

Israel and Syria have reportedly opened a diplomatic back channel, mediated by the UAE (Image: Getty)

Student who filmed Barstool ‘f*** the Jews sign’ calls on ‘humanity to join forces’ against ‘Jewish supremacy’

Mo Khan was speaking in an interview with notorious antisemitic conspiracy theorist Stew Peters, during which which the latter said ‘we need to find a final solution’

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May 7, 2025 11:55

Mo Khan (right) gave an interview to notable antisemitic conspiracy theorist Stew Peters (Image: X/StewPetersNet)

How Jewish is Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy?

The controversial executive has long been open about his Jewish heritage, even having a ‘30 second bar mitzvah’ on YouTube

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May 6, 2025 14:58

Dave Portnoy founded Barstool Sports in 2004 (Image: Getty)

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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May 6, 2025 13:51

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

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

Mo Khan uploaded a social media video of staff at the popular bar holding up an offensive slogan, but has now insisted he was not directly involved in the hateful incident

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May 6, 2025 11:40

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

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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May 4, 2025 10:03

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)

Trump appoints Martin Marks as Jewish Community liaison

The role went unfilled during the President’s first term but has reportedly been prioritised given the administration’s renewed focus on antisemitism

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May 2, 2025 16:09

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

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)

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Jacob Jaffa

Latest from Jacob Jaffa

Terrorist responsible for Daniel Pearl beheading killed in Punjab strike, India claims

Israel urges Eurovision visitors to avoid displaying Jewish symbols in public

Qatar to bankroll Syria’s public sector pay hike with $29m cash boost

University of Washington Gaza protest organised by ‘banned student group’ that praised October 7

More from Jacob Jaffa

Amnesty nominates far-left journalist who appeared to hail October 7 for People’s Choice Award

Syria in ‘secret talks’ with Israel over security and counter-terrorism

Student who filmed Barstool ‘f*** the Jews sign’ calls on ‘humanity to join forces’ against ‘Jewish supremacy’

How Jewish is Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy?

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

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