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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Hungary

Hungary will arrest Netanyahu if he visits, says new PM

Péter Magyar announced an about-turn in Budapest’s policy towards the Israeli prime minister after promising to rejoin the International Criminal Court

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Péter Magyar answers journalists' questions during a press conference at the HUNGEXPO Congress and Exhibition Center in Budapest, Hungary, on April 20, 2026 (Getty Images)

Diggers remove the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes in the coastal city of Tyre, Lebanon, on April 21, 2026 (Getty Images)

IDF denies carrying out airstrike on Lebanon amid strained ceasefire

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Nickolay Mladenov, High Representative for Gaza, speaks at the Board of Peace meeting during the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2026 (Getty Images)

Board of Peace confirms Hamas disarmament talks have stalled

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A crucifix erected by Israeli troops near Debel, southern Lebanon, to replace the one destroyed by an IDF soldier (IDF)

IDF replaces Jesus statue smashed by soldier in Lebanon

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PA made ‘pay-for-slay’ payments months after pledging scheme would end, State Department claims

The filing also accused the PA of ‘inciting and glorifying violence’ and ‘supporting terrorism via educational materials and summer camps’

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April 21, 2026 14:30

PA President Abbas attends a meeting with Russian President Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026 (Getty Images)

Police make eight more arrests over spate of attacks on Jewish community

Seven of those detained were suspected of involvement in a conspiracy to commit arson against a Jewish-linked venue

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April 21, 2026 13:51

A Metropolitan Police officer patrols Oxford Street on October 02, 2025 (Getty Images)

First images of ‘Orange Garden’ in memory of Bibas family released

The new landmark will also be dedicated to all child victims of October 7 and promote ‘national healing’

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April 20, 2026 15:29

First images of ‘Orange Garden’ in memory of Bibas family released

Israeli ministers hail restored West Bank settlement for ‘killing the idea of a Palestinian state

Defence Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attended a ceremony to mark the reopening of Sa-Nur, which was forcibly evacuated in 2005

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April 20, 2026 14:04

Defence Minister Israel Katz, (3L), Yossi Dagan, Head of the Shomron Regional Council (4L), and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (4R) stand for the national anthem as they attend the resettlement ceremony of Sa-Nur, south of Jenin, in the West Bank on April 19, 2026 (Getty Images)

IDF investigating soldier who smashed Jesus statue amid Netanyahu condemnation

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described the incident as ‘grave and disgraceful’, while the prime minister apologised to the global Christian community

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April 20, 2026 11:05

An IDF soldier damages a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon (X/ytirawi)

French appeals court rules nanny who tried to poison Jewish children is not antisemitic

The woman, from Algeria, allegedly told police that she ‘never should have worked for a Jewish woman’ because ‘they have money and power’

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April 17, 2026 16:28

Versailles Court of Appeal (Getty Images)

Israeli Border Police officers jailed for having barbecue on Shabbat

The medics will spend a week in military prison for ‘harming religion and Judaism’ after their sentence was reduced from an initial three weeks

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April 17, 2026 12:32

Burgers cooking on a barbecue grill (Getty Images)

Former EY employee sues consulting giant over firing after viral Gaza speech

Cecilia Culver claimed she was wrongfully dismissed after her graduation speech, in which she accused Israel of ‘genocide’, racked up thousands of views

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April 17, 2026 12:27