Lorin Bell-Cross

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UK funding of Unrwa goes untouched as government cuts aid to finance defence boost

The agency has previously faced accusations that its staff and facilities have been involved in Hamas’ activities

2 min read

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer MP (Image: House of Commons).

Campaigners hold placards as they protest in support of the assisted dying bill (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images).

Jewish parliamentarians split over assisted dying bill safeguards

5 min read

UK counter-terror police are looking into complaints about David Miller's trip to the funeral of the former Hezbollah leader (Image: Getty)

Counter-terror police looking into complaints about ‘anti-Zionist’ lecturer David Miller’s trip to Hezbollah leader’s funeral

3 min read

Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch has called for an investigation into 'systemic bias' against Israel at the BBC (Image: Getty)

Kemi Badenoch calls for investigation into ‘systemic BBC bias against Israel’

2 min read

Exclusive: Foreign Office demands return of Shiri Bibas to Israel following ‘abhorrent’ fake handover

Shiri’s two sons, Ariel and Kfir, have been identified among the dead, with Israeli officials saying they were murdered by Hamas terrorists using their ‘bare hands’

1 min read

February 21, 2025 17:24

The UK Foreign Office has called on Hamas to immediately return Shiri Bibas to Israel (Image: Flash90)

‘Tucker Carlson, call me!’, Ukraine’s Chief Rabbi says he’s duty-bound to tell the world about Russia’s aggression

Moshe Azman’s adopted son was killed during the conflict last year

6 min read

February 20, 2025 13:55

The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Azman, stands next to the coffin of his son, Matityahu (Anton) Samborskyi, during a funeral ceremony at the central synagogue in Kyiv (Image: Getty).

UK’s top judge attacks Starmer and Badenoch for ‘unacceptable criticism’ of Gaza refugee decision

‘The independence of the judiciary should be protected and respected,’ said Baroness Carr

2 min read

February 18, 2025 16:31

Lady Chief Justice Carr at the State Opening of Parliament (Image: Getty).

Decision to charge Quran burner could ‘create de facto blasphemy laws’, MPs warn

The man was viciously attacked with a knife during the stunt but still found himself in police custody in the aftermath

2 min read

February 17, 2025 16:41

Senior MPs, including former Lib Dem leader Tim Farron, have shared concerns over the decision to charge a man for burning the Quran outside the Turkish consulate last week (Image: Getty)

Corbyn think tank launches ‘absurd’ attack on Stormzy over McDonald’s Israel links

The former Labour leader’s Peace and Justice Project urged the rapper to ‘help us take genocide off the menu’

2 min read

February 14, 2025 14:12

A think tank founded by Jeremy Corbyn has called on rapper Stormzy to end his partnership with McDonald's over the fast food chain's links to Israel (Image: Getty)

Will Lord Hermer survive a reshuffle?

One Labour source raised concerns about a ‘lack of clarity’ from the Attorney General, which has reportedly placed him in the hot seat

3 min read

February 13, 2025 16:56

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 6: Attorney General Richard Hermer leaves Number 10 following the first cabinet meeting since Labour formed a government under Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street on July 6, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex McBride/Getty Images)

Andrew Gwynne and Oliver Ryan were stupid and offensive, but why on earth are police getting involved?

The two MPs were suspended by Labour after being found to have made offensive comments in a WhatsApp group

4 min read

February 13, 2025 13:52

Labour MPs Oliver Ryan (left) and Andrew Gwynne (right) have been suspended by Labour for offensive comments in a WhatsApp group

Gaza refugee decision could lead to ‘pro-Hamas, antisemitic attitudes being brought into UK’

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he disagreed with the ruling

2 min read

February 12, 2025 11:36

A court ruling allowing Gazans to qualify for the UK's humanitarian immigration scheme intended for Ukrainians has drawn criticism from senior politicians (Image: Getty)

From fighting Corbyn-era antisemitism to Labour peer: Lord Katz speaks

JLM’s chair was introduced in the House on Monday, appointed by the party he once hauled before the equalities watchdog

4 min read

February 11, 2025 17:01

Lord Katz swearing in on his mother's Siddur (Image: Parliament TV).

Labour peer calls on ‘progressive fool’ Lord Hermer to resign as Attorney General

Hermer has been the subject of recent attacks by both the Opposition and his cabinet colleagues, including over the Chagos Islands and his cases against the British state

2 min read

February 11, 2025 11:19

Lord Hermer, the Attorney General, has been at the centre of criticism from both the Opposition and his cabinet colleagues (Image: Getty)

Who are the candidates to replace Tzipi Hotovely as Israel’s ambassador to the UK?

Israel’s new ambassador will face a much more hostile environment in London than their predecessor

5 min read

February 11, 2025 11:01

Reported candidates include: (L-R) deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel, Netanyahu's chief of staff Tsachi Braverman and Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama Hacohen.

Former JNF UK trustee overturns Charity Commission ban in ‘landmark’ case

The Commission had sought to disqualify Gary Mond over allegedly ‘anti-Muslim’ social media posts

3 min read

February 10, 2025 13:52

Former JNF UK trustee Gary Mond has overturned a Charity Commission disqualification order against him (Image: JNA)

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Latest from Lorin Bell-Cross

UK funding of Unrwa goes untouched as government cuts aid to finance defence boost

Jewish parliamentarians split over assisted dying bill safeguards

Counter-terror police looking into complaints about ‘anti-Zionist’ lecturer David Miller’s trip to Hezbollah leader’s funeral

Kemi Badenoch calls for investigation into ‘systemic BBC bias against Israel’

More from Lorin Bell-Cross

Exclusive: Foreign Office demands return of Shiri Bibas to Israel following ‘abhorrent’ fake handover

‘Tucker Carlson, call me!’, Ukraine’s Chief Rabbi says he’s duty-bound to tell the world about Russia’s aggression

UK’s top judge attacks Starmer and Badenoch for ‘unacceptable criticism’ of Gaza refugee decision

Decision to charge Quran burner could ‘create de facto blasphemy laws’, MPs warn

Corbyn think tank launches ‘absurd’ attack on Stormzy over McDonald’s Israel links

Will Lord Hermer survive a reshuffle?

Andrew Gwynne and Oliver Ryan were stupid and offensive, but why on earth are police getting involved?

Gaza refugee decision could lead to ‘pro-Hamas, antisemitic attitudes being brought into UK’

From fighting Corbyn-era antisemitism to Labour peer: Lord Katz speaks

Labour peer calls on ‘progressive fool’ Lord Hermer to resign as Attorney General

Who are the candidates to replace Tzipi Hotovely as Israel’s ambassador to the UK?

Former JNF UK trustee overturns Charity Commission ban in ‘landmark’ case