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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Green Party

Nearly half of Green voters see Israel as threat to UK

A new poll also found that the party’s supporters fear the US more than Russia

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Green Party leader Zack Polanski delivers a keynote speech setting out how his party would deliver growth at the British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference at Queen Elizabeth II Centre on June 25, 2026 (Getty Images)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a video address regarding the ICC warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on July 21, 2026 (X/ZohranMamdani)

Mamdani admits he ‘does not have authority’ to arrest ‘war criminal’ Netanyahu

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Jews who support the re-establishment of Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip march near the Gaza border in southern Israel on July 19, 2026 (Flash90)

Israeli ministers join settler activists on march through ‘closed military zone’ near Gaza border

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Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara attends a committee meeting at the Knesset on June 9, 2026 (Flash90)

Knesset approves bill heavily weakening role of attorney general

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Israel's top court freezes law halting arrests of Charedi draft dodgers

A Likud MK who resigned over the issue said his party had been ‘hijacked’ and claimed that a significant chunk of its lawmakers supported a move to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu

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July 16, 2026 11:00

The Supreme Court sits during a hearing in Jerusalem on July 13, 2026 (Flash90)

Boris Johnson labels Jew-hate ‘a virus in the human bloodstream’ on Nova Exhibition visit

The former prime minister met survivors and bereaved families, and urged others to visit the exhibition while it remains in London

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July 15, 2026 16:47

Boris Johnson at the Nova Exhibition in London on July 14, 2026 (Nova Exhibition)

Israeli government drops plans for free TV app after Charedi objections over Shabbat broadcasting

The bill would also restrict content featuring violence, sexual activity and religious conversion on cable and satellite channels

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July 14, 2026 15:44

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi during a plenum session of the Knesset on July 13, 2026 (Flash90)

The Jewish coach behind Wimbledon’s breakout star Arthur Fery

Paul Goldstein helped take Fery from a part-timer to the number one player in the US and a semi-final at the home of tennis

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July 10, 2026 11:27

Arthur Fery celebrates a point against Flavio Cobolli during their Gentlemen's Singles quarterfinal match on day ten of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 08, 2026 (Getty Images)

Sadiq Khan visits Nova Exhibition in London

The London Mayor drew parallels between the music festival massacre and 2017’s Manchester Arena Bombing

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July 9, 2026 16:09

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan at the Nova Exhibition on July 9, 2026 (Nova Exhibition)

Kneecap suing indigenous Canadian leader over objection to gig on ancestral lands

Harvey Yesno signed a statement accusing the rap trio of supporting terror groups, which they deny

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July 9, 2026 15:48

(L-R) Móglaí Bap, DJ Próvaí, and Mo Chara, members of Irish band Kneecap, pose for a photo at the National Hotel in Havana, Cuba, on March 20, 2026 (Getty Images)

Wiki page of World Cup ref edited to make him Jewish as Egyptian fans blame Zionism for Argentina loss

Francois Letexier’s entry on the online encyclopaedia was altered after he came in for criticism over a number of contentious calls during the Round of 16 match

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July 9, 2026 10:45

Referee Francois Letexier during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 (Getty Images)

Taiwan opens first Jewish cemetery to honour dying man’s wish

Chabad’s Rabbi Shlomi Tabib said the cancer patients deathbed plea was a ‘wake up call’ for the local community

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July 8, 2026 16:29

Rabbi Shlomi Tabib leads the first burial service at Taiwan's new Jewish cemetery (Chabad.org)

Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack against Ukrainian-Jewish tycoon ‘found dead near Kyiv’

Anastasiia Berezovska, who was named as a suspect in the case by Interpol, was fatally shot, according to local media

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July 7, 2026 11:56

Members of a bomb disposal team operate the day after an alleged attack involving an explosive device in the lobby of a residential building in Monaco, on June 30, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli Border Police suspend officer who threw stun grenade into Palestinian’s car and held door closed

The force said it viewed the incident ‘seriously’ and would investigate

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July 6, 2026 17:07

An Israeli Border Police officer holds shut the door of a Palestinian man's car after throwing a stun grenade into the cabin (X/NoamNakash)

US intelligence suggested Iran’s missiles could reach London in future, claims prominent Senator

Louisiana Republican John Kennedy suggested that the threat of attacks on Europe was a motivating factor in President Trump’s decision to go to war

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July 2, 2026 11:31

Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) on the This Past Weekend podcast with Theo Von (YouTube/TheoVon)

House blocks vote on amendment to halt US-Israeli defence integration

There was also no debate on a separate bill aimed at heavily reducing US funding to the IDF

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July 1, 2026 14:41

Representative Thomas Massie gives his concession speech on May 19, 2026 in Hebron, Kentucky (Getty Images)

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Jacob Jaffa

Latest from Jacob Jaffa

Nearly half of Green voters see Israel as threat to UK

Mamdani admits he ‘does not have authority’ to arrest ‘war criminal’ Netanyahu

Israeli ministers join settler activists on march through ‘closed military zone’ near Gaza border

Knesset approves bill heavily weakening role of attorney general

More from Jacob Jaffa

Israel's top court freezes law halting arrests of Charedi draft dodgers

Boris Johnson labels Jew-hate ‘a virus in the human bloodstream’ on Nova Exhibition visit

Israeli government drops plans for free TV app after Charedi objections over Shabbat broadcasting

The Jewish coach behind Wimbledon’s breakout star Arthur Fery

Sadiq Khan visits Nova Exhibition in London

Kneecap suing indigenous Canadian leader over objection to gig on ancestral lands

Wiki page of World Cup ref edited to make him Jewish as Egyptian fans blame Zionism for Argentina loss

Taiwan opens first Jewish cemetery to honour dying man’s wish

Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack against Ukrainian-Jewish tycoon ‘found dead near Kyiv’

Israeli Border Police suspend officer who threw stun grenade into Palestinian’s car and held door closed

US intelligence suggested Iran’s missiles could reach London in future, claims prominent Senator

House blocks vote on amendment to halt US-Israeli defence integration