Jamie Shapiro

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Jamie Shapiro is a reporter for the Jewish Chronicle focusing on civil upheaval and conflict. You can reach him at jshapiro@thejc.com

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Kanye West

Russian stadium says Kanye West concerts ‘cannot take place’

Last week the venue described West, who has often made antisemitic comments before apologising, as ‘the most influential musical artist of our time’

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Kanye West, otherwise known as Ye (Image: Getty Images)

Yair Netanyahu (R), son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives for a court hearing on his request for a restraining order against Haaretz journalist Uri Misgav at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026 (Flash90)

Benjamin Netanyahu’s son ‘flees US’ after ‘Iranian assassination plot’

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Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse perform on stage at the BRIT Awards 2008 (Image: Getty Images)

Mark Ronson to re-release Amy Winehouse’s album Back to Black

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The man wearing the T Shirt in Sainsbury's in Haringey (Image: Campaign Against Antisemitism)

Police investigate after man photographed near Stamford Hill wearing t-shirt marking ancient attack on Jews

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Sadiq Khan announces £875,000 fund to tackle antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate in London

Money is going to 17 grassroots groups that will carry out training across the capital

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August 25, 2026 13:07

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, speaks to attendees of the Jewish Labour Movement conference in 2024 (Image: Getty Images)

McDonald’s employee suspended after chanting ‘free Palestine’ at Israeli asking for burger

The staff member was also reported to have called the two Israeli customers ‘baby killers’

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August 25, 2026 12:13

McDonald's, Cannon Hill, Brisbane (Image: Google)

Digger ‘smashes through Jewish cemetery, scattering bones’

Poland’s Chief Rabbi Michael Schudrich criticises ‘mistakes’ made by local Jewish community over routine repair work at site near Kraków

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August 25, 2026 10:30

The tractor at the cemetery in Kraków (Image: X/ Undertow)

Maureen Lipman slams ‘sanctimonious’ actors who ‘forced’ Boy George out of West End role over pro-Israel song

The actor defended the Culture Club frontman, who was criticised heavily for his new single, ‘We Will Dance Again’

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August 24, 2026 17:02

Maureen Lipman and Boy George (Image: Getty Images)

Irish chief rabbi condemns Frisbee teams’ boycott of Israeli side

The refusal to play Israelis at Frisbee championships in Limerick prompted deep concern

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August 24, 2026 14:51

The Israeli New Age team seen on Tel Aviv beach (Image: Instagram)

Two soldiers killed in Second World War to get Star of David on their gravestones after 84 years

Private Max Goodman and Sapper Isaiah Reuben Gerber both died on the same day in 1942

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August 24, 2026 12:12

Tombstones at El Alamein War Cemetery (Image: Getty Images)

Paramount says it ‘does not tolerate prejudice’, after Mark Ruffalo drags Israel into business dispute

The pro-Palestinian actor condemns the company’s planned takeover of Warner Bros

2 min read

August 23, 2026 12:43

Is the UK safe for Jews? ‘Everyone Jewish that I know is having a conversation’ says Vanessa Feltz

The Jewish broadcaster, who has been the target of several incidents over the last few years, opened up about antisemitism

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August 23, 2026 10:31

Is the UK safe for Jews? ‘Everyone Jewish that I know is having a conversation’ says Vanessa Feltz

West Ham asks fans to stop anti-Palestine chant about Israeli winger Manor Solomon

The chant has been called ‘offensive and divisive’ by the club

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August 21, 2026 16:18

Manor Solomon of West Ham (Image: Getty Images)

Billionaire Bill Ackman puts £300m into neurology charity after daughter survives brain haemorrhage

Surgeon responsible for helping save Lucy Ackman will be on board of new non-profit

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August 20, 2026 16:27

Bill Ackman and his wife Neri Oxman (Image: Getty Images)

Lisa Kudrow: I wish I had played Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Jewish American princess’ Rachel Green in Friends

Actress who played quirky Phoebe Buffay suggests she was not ‘cute’ enough to be ‘the romantic interest’ for Ross Geller

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August 20, 2026 15:51

Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay and Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green in Friends (Image: Getty Images)

Joy at ex-hostage Emily Damari’s ‘impossible to imagine’ pre-wedding party

The British-Israeli celebrated love and life ahead of her wedding to fiancée Danielle Amit next week

2 min read

August 20, 2026 12:27

Emily Damari with mother Mandy and fiancée Danielle Amit (Image: courtesy)

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Jamie Shapiro

Latest from Jamie Shapiro

Russian stadium says Kanye West concerts ‘cannot take place’

Benjamin Netanyahu’s son ‘flees US’ after ‘Iranian assassination plot’

Mark Ronson to re-release Amy Winehouse’s album Back to Black

Police investigate after man photographed near Stamford Hill wearing t-shirt marking ancient attack on Jews

More from Jamie Shapiro

Sadiq Khan announces £875,000 fund to tackle antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate in London

McDonald’s employee suspended after chanting ‘free Palestine’ at Israeli asking for burger

Digger ‘smashes through Jewish cemetery, scattering bones’

Maureen Lipman slams ‘sanctimonious’ actors who ‘forced’ Boy George out of West End role over pro-Israel song

Irish chief rabbi condemns Frisbee teams’ boycott of Israeli side

Two soldiers killed in Second World War to get Star of David on their gravestones after 84 years

Paramount says it ‘does not tolerate prejudice’, after Mark Ruffalo drags Israel into business dispute

Is the UK safe for Jews? ‘Everyone Jewish that I know is having a conversation’ says Vanessa Feltz

West Ham asks fans to stop anti-Palestine chant about Israeli winger Manor Solomon

Billionaire Bill Ackman puts £300m into neurology charity after daughter survives brain haemorrhage

Lisa Kudrow: I wish I had played Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Jewish American princess’ Rachel Green in Friends

Joy at ex-hostage Emily Damari’s ‘impossible to imagine’ pre-wedding party