Richard Percival

Richard worked at the JC in 2023.

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Metropolitan Police

Metropolitan Police criticised after failing to take action over 'jihad' chants at pro-Palestine protest

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick said chanting 'jihad' on the streets of London was 'inciting terrorist violence'

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People take part in a 'March For Palestine', in London on October 21, 2023, to "demand an end to the war on Gaza". The UK has pledged its support for Israel following the bloody attacks by Hamas, which killed more than 1,400 people, and has announced that humanitarian aid to the Palestinians will be increased by a third -- an extra Â£10 million pounds ($12 million). Israel is relentlessly bombing the small, crowded territory of Gaza, where more than 3,400 people have been killed, most of them Palestinian civilians, according to the local authorities. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Naftali Bennett accuses BBC of 'taking sides' and 'lacking moral clarity' in Hamas terror attack coverage

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BBC will no longer use the term 'militants' to describe Hamas

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BBC News executive says corporation made 'mistake' over coverage of Gaza hospital blast

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UK has become ‘permissive environment’ for antisemitism, says government extremism commissioner

Robin Simcox also claimed Iran had the means to stir up violence on UK streets through clerics, charities and education institutions

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October 19, 2023 10:35

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 9: Graffiti reading 'Free Palestine' is sprayed onto a railway bridge on October 9, 2023 in the Golders Green area of London, England. The incident comes at a time of renewed warfare between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, a conflict which has sparked demonstrations of solidarity with both sides in cities around the globe. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Rishi Sunak pledges Britain will stand by Israel in 'its darkest hour'

The Prime Minister made the promise to Netanyahu during a visit to the Jewish state

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October 18, 2023 23:30

Rishi Sunak pledges Britain will stand by Israel in 'its darkest hour'

Labour councillors revolt over Starmer's policy on Israel

Polls show more in Starmer's party support the Palestinians than Israel

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October 18, 2023 17:07

Britain's main opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers his keynote address to delegates on the third day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, northwest England, on October 10, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

BBC criticised after reporter says Israel was responsible for Gaza hospital blast

The IDF has presented evidence showing the blast was caused by a misfired rocket from Palestinian Islamic Jihad

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October 18, 2023 13:37

BBC criticised after reporter says Israel was responsible for Gaza hospital blast

UK facing increased terror threat from Iran after Hamas attack on Israel, says MI5 boss

Director general Ken McCallum singled out the Middle East nation as a cause for concern

2 min read

October 18, 2023 10:54

UK facing increased terror threat from Iran after Hamas attack on Israel, says MI5 boss

Floyd Mayweather's private jet lands in Israel with two tonnes of supplies after Hamas attack

The former professional boxer has expressed his solidarity with the Jewish state

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October 16, 2023 15:23

HENDERSON, NEVADA - JUNE 13: Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. speaks during a news conference announcing an exhibition boxing bout against mixed martial artist Mikuru Asakura at The M Resort on June 13, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. The bout will take place in September 2022 in Japan as part of a RIZIN Fighting Federation show. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Hamas attack on Israel was 'barbaric act of terrorism', says King Charles

The King also said he was 'extremely concerned' about the situation in Israel

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October 12, 2023 11:26

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: King Charles III visits the Global Underwater Hub on September 29, 2023 in Aberdeen, Scotland. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

FA refuse plea to light up Wembley Stadium to show solidarity with Israel

Lord Mann had been leading discussions with the Football Association to light up Wembley's arch

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October 12, 2023 11:11

LONDON - MARCH 09: The nearly complete Wembley Stadium rises above local buildings on March 9, 2007 in London. The Football Association is expected to receive the keys to the GBP757 million stadium in the next few days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Hamas terror attack: 100 people travel to Israel from UK to serve in IDF

The Israeli Embassy in the UK said it was understood those who travelled were 'reservists and active-duty soldiers'

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October 12, 2023 11:00

Israeli army soldiers deploy in the southern city of Sderot on October 8, 2023. The death toll surged to almost 1,000 since Palestinian militant group Hamas launched its massive surprise attack on Israel with a barrage of rockets and a massive ground assault, officials on both sides said on October 8. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP) (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)

IDF reservists scramble to find way home as airlines scale back Israel flights

Many airlines including Wizz Air and Virgin Atlantic have scaled back flights to Ben Gurion

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October 11, 2023 19:16

Passengers look at a departure board at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 7, 2023, as flights are canceled because of the Hamas surprise attacks. The conflict sparked major disruption at Tel Aviv airport, with American Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa and Ryanair among carriers with cancelled flights. (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP) (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP via Getty Images)

People expressing support for Hamas will be 'dealt with', says senior Met Police officer

Deputy Commissioner Dame Lynne Owens also said the force 'stands firm' with London’s Jewish community

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October 11, 2023 18:49

People expressing support for Hamas will be 'dealt with', says senior Met Police officer

James Cleverly runs for cover in Israel after Hamas rocket warning siren goes off

The Foreign Secretary is currently visiting Israel to show the UK's 'unwavering solidarity' with the Jewish state following the Hamas terror attack

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October 11, 2023 14:00

James Cleverly runs for cover in Israel after Hamas rocket warning siren goes off

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Richard Percival

Latest from Richard Percival

Metropolitan Police criticised after failing to take action over 'jihad' chants at pro-Palestine protest

Naftali Bennett accuses BBC of 'taking sides' and 'lacking moral clarity' in Hamas terror attack coverage

BBC will no longer use the term 'militants' to describe Hamas

BBC News executive says corporation made 'mistake' over coverage of Gaza hospital blast

More from Richard Percival

UK has become ‘permissive environment’ for antisemitism, says government extremism commissioner

Rishi Sunak pledges Britain will stand by Israel in 'its darkest hour'

Labour councillors revolt over Starmer's policy on Israel

BBC criticised after reporter says Israel was responsible for Gaza hospital blast

UK facing increased terror threat from Iran after Hamas attack on Israel, says MI5 boss

Floyd Mayweather's private jet lands in Israel with two tonnes of supplies after Hamas attack

Hamas attack on Israel was 'barbaric act of terrorism', says King Charles

FA refuse plea to light up Wembley Stadium to show solidarity with Israel

Hamas terror attack: 100 people travel to Israel from UK to serve in IDF

IDF reservists scramble to find way home as airlines scale back Israel flights

People expressing support for Hamas will be 'dealt with', says senior Met Police officer

James Cleverly runs for cover in Israel after Hamas rocket warning siren goes off