Rosa Doherty

Rosa Doherty is social affairs correspondent for the Jewish Chronicle

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Israel Hamas war 2023

Israelis living in the UK share pain and hurt after Hamas terror attacks

'Everyone knows someone who is affected, and we are all upset', one told the JC

5 min read

The scene where a rocket fired from Gaza into Southern Israel, hit and caused damaged in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. October 7, 2023. Photo by Erik Marmor/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** אשקלון רקטה נפילה חרבות ברזל

Board of Deputies lodges Ofcom complaint over BBC's failure to label Hamas terrorists

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Family of British girl, 13, confirm her death following Hamas kibbutz attack

1 min read

Political cartoonist Steve Bell 'sacked' by The Guardian after Netanyahu cartoon rejected

1 min read

British parents fear for their children serving as IDF soldiers in Israel

'It is a very frightening situation because for us, it is very real', said one parent

3 min read

October 12, 2023 13:45

TOPSHOT - Israeli soldiers take up position in Kfar Aza, in the south of Israel, bordering Gaza Strip on October 10, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas targets in Gaza on October 10 and said the bodies of 1,500 Islamist militants were found in southern towns recaptured by the army in gruelling battles near the Palestinian enclave. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik: ‘Our strength will come from our unity’

American Orthodox figurehead tells JC of the 'miraculous' resilience of Jewish people prior to talk at west London shul

2 min read

October 12, 2023 10:46

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik: ‘Our strength will come from our unity’

'What started as a peaceful festival ended as a horror movie': Terror survivor, 28, tells his story

'All I can think about is the people who lost their lives,' says Nadav Morag who managed to escape the Nova music festival with his life

3 min read

October 11, 2023 08:45

'What started as a peaceful festival ended as a horror movie': Terror survivor, 28, tells his story

Playboy praised for 'stronger stance on Israel' than Harvard University after firing pro Hamas actress

Mia Khalifa was removed from the magazine's website after tweets praising Hamas

3 min read

October 10, 2023 11:24

Playboy praised for 'stronger stance on Israel' than Harvard University after firing pro Hamas actress

Pro-Palestine demonstrators spark anger after chanting 'gas the Jews' at Sydney protest

Chants heard at the rally on Monday also included 'f*** the Jews' and 'f*** Israel'

2 min read

October 10, 2023 11:04

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Palestine supporters rally outside the Sydney Opera House on October 09, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, over the weekend, killing over 600 people and wounding more than 2000, agency reports said. Reports also said Israeli soldiers and civilians have been kidnapped by Hamas and taken into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds in the aftermath. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

David Lammy and Tom Tugendhat give impassioned speeches at Downing Street vigil for Israel

There was a sombre but defiant atmosphere as thousands of British Jews and non-Jews came together to show their support

1 min read

October 9, 2023 17:21

David Lammy and Tom Tugendhat give impassioned speeches at Downing Street vigil for Israel

The community of good sees our pain and just scrolls past it

When did people wake up and decide rape is a form of freedom fighting?

3 min read

October 9, 2023 14:22

The community of good sees our pain and just scrolls past it

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis hits out at media outlets that fail to label Hamas terrorists

'If one doesn’t use the term 'terrorist', it is as if one is providing a window of opportunity for justification' the rabbi said

3 min read

October 9, 2023 14:14

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis hits out at media outlets that fail to label Hamas terrorists

Golders Green bridge vandalised in 'antisemitic' incident labeled 'incitement to hatred'

The area is home to one of the UK's largest Jewish communities

1 min read

October 9, 2023 13:16

Golders Green bridge vandalised in 'antisemitic' incident labeled 'incitement to hatred'

Devoted Barnet grandma seeks kidney donor to save her life

Ruth Adley needs a transplant to save her from a life on dialysis, as her kidneys are failing

2 min read

October 3, 2023 17:20

Devoted Barnet grandma seeks kidney donor to save her life

BBC's Clive Myrie on his sorrow at losing Jewish friend in 7/7 bombings

The 'beautiful pottery' Miriam Hyman gave Myrie and his wife as a wedding present 25 years ago is still on display in their home, the news presenter said

1 min read

October 2, 2023 12:13

English journalist Clive Myrie receives for him and his cameraman teammate Darren Conway the "Prix de limage video (Television et television grande format)" award for their work "La guerre des drogues au Mexique - Mexique - BBC" during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Bayeux-Calvados Awards for war correspondents in Bayeux, northwestern France, on October 13, 2018 (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo credit should read CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Israeli rollercoaster gets stuck mid-ride, leaving passengers hanging upside down

The Superland theme park said a passenger had pressed an emergency button, bringing the ride to a halt

1 min read

October 2, 2023 10:38

Israeli rollercoaster gets stuck mid-ride, leaving passengers hanging upside down

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Rosa Doherty

Latest from Rosa Doherty

Israelis living in the UK share pain and hurt after Hamas terror attacks

Board of Deputies lodges Ofcom complaint over BBC's failure to label Hamas terrorists

Family of British girl, 13, confirm her death following Hamas kibbutz attack

Political cartoonist Steve Bell 'sacked' by The Guardian after Netanyahu cartoon rejected

More from Rosa Doherty

British parents fear for their children serving as IDF soldiers in Israel

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik: ‘Our strength will come from our unity’

'What started as a peaceful festival ended as a horror movie': Terror survivor, 28, tells his story

Playboy praised for 'stronger stance on Israel' than Harvard University after firing pro Hamas actress

Pro-Palestine demonstrators spark anger after chanting 'gas the Jews' at Sydney protest

David Lammy and Tom Tugendhat give impassioned speeches at Downing Street vigil for Israel

The community of good sees our pain and just scrolls past it

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis hits out at media outlets that fail to label Hamas terrorists

Golders Green bridge vandalised in 'antisemitic' incident labeled 'incitement to hatred'

Devoted Barnet grandma seeks kidney donor to save her life

BBC's Clive Myrie on his sorrow at losing Jewish friend in 7/7 bombings

Israeli rollercoaster gets stuck mid-ride, leaving passengers hanging upside down