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One dead after Iranian ‘cluster bombs’ hit central Israel

Several others are in serious condition in hospital as the Islamic Republic ramped up attacks in the region

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Israeli rescue and emergency forces at the scene where shrapnel from a ballistic missile fired from Iran fell in Yehud, March 9, 2026 (Flash90)

A window at Temple Emanu-El synagogue in Toronto’s North York area shows bullet damage after gunfire last week struck the building in what police believe was a 'targeted hate incident (Photo: CAM)

Antisemitism

Global incidents of antisemitism ‘jump by a third’ since outbreak of Iran war

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Belgium

Explosion damages Belgian synagogue

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Iran

Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed as new supreme leader of Iran

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

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Jewish Culture Month launches programme of more than 100 events

The Board of Deputies is behind the inaugural celebration of the Jewish contribution to UK society

By Alma Green

1 min read

Walking tours of the Jewish East End will feature in Jewish Culture Month (Photo: Getty)

London

Luton Airport enhances staff training after ‘antisemitic’ targeting of Israeli author

Alon Penzel had been in the UK for a week promoting his new book on the victims and survivors of October 7

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Luton Airport enhances staff training after ‘antisemitic’ targeting of Israeli author

Government

Foreign Office ‘missing in action,’ say furious Brits stuck in Israel

The Prime Minister said efforts to rescue citizens from across the region was ‘one of the biggest operations of its kind’

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

People say the blessings over Challahs during a Kabalat Shabbat service inside an underground car park bomb shelter on March 06, 2026 in Tel Aviv (Getty Images)

High Court

Owen Jones attacked ‘journalistic integrity’ of Jewish BBC News editor, libel trial hears

A barrister representing Raffi Berg argued that an article by Jones conveyed the impression that his client was a ‘bent journalist’ and an ‘Israeli stooge’

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

Journalist Owen Jones during a recording of Zack Polanski's Bold Politics podcast on the second day of the Green Party Conference at Bournemouth International Centre on October 04, 2025 (Getty Images)

Iran

US offers ‘extensive air cover’ for Kurds to seize parts of western Iran

The CIA is reportedly in ‘active talks’ with Iranian and Iraqi Kurdish militias about potential regime change.

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II jet performs a flyover on January 24, 2026, in Daytona Beach, Florida (Getty Images)

Operation Roaring Lion

US releases footage of sinking of Iran’s ‘prize’ warship in Indian Ocean

More than 140 people are believed dead after the attack off the coast of Sri Lanka

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

USA

Senate vote to halt extension of Iran War fails

Senators voted largely along party lines to give the Trump administration a broad mandate to continue striking the Islamic Republic

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) talks to reporters ahead of a vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution that would have prevented President Donald Trump from continuing the military campaign against Iran (Getty Images)

Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom: US should reconsider military support for Israel under Netanyahu

The California governor is regarded as an early frontrunner for the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nomination

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

California governor Gavin Newsom (Photo: Getty)

Latest Israel news

Frontrunner to be next supreme leader owns £100m worth of property on ‘Billionaire’s Row’ in London

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed last Saturday, is reported to own 11 properties on The Bishops Avenue

By Mark Wood

1 min read

Mojtaba Khamenei (centre), the son of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Photo by Rouzbeh Fouladi / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)

Israel Iran War

The Iran war has been a showcase for new weapons systems – from Lucas drones to Blue Sparrow

It is thought that Israel used the Blue Sparrow to kill the ayatollah

By Mark Wood

1 min read

Israel

Israel eases public restrictions as Iranian strikes slow

US commanders estimate that the number of missiles fired by the Islamic Republic has dropped by 86 per cent since the start of the conflict

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Rocket trails from an interception by Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system are pictured over Jerusalem on March 1, 2026 (Getty Images)

Iran

IDF sets out legal justification for Khamenei strike

Two of Iran’s most senior clerics have issued a fatwa calling on Muslims worldwide to take revenge against ‘bloodthirsty Zionists’ for the supreme leader’s death

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addresses the nation in a state television broadcast on June 18, 2025 in Tehran, Iran (Getty Images)

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Mamdani distances City Hall from wife’s social media likes appearing to praise October 7

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Israel strikes Iranian regime’s military fuel facilities

Israeli and US joint operations enter their second week, aiming to further erode the Islamic Republic's power

By Joshua Marks

3 min read

‘I have to be involved’ in selection of Iran’s new supreme leader, says Trump

The US president said the current reported candidate would be ‘unacceptable’ and likened the military operation against Iran to Washington’s effective takeover of Venezuela

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Chief rabbis say plan to run trains from airport for repatriated Israelis ‘desecrates’ the Sabbath

The Ashkenazi and Sephardi chief rabbis said the decision had been taken without consultation with religious authorities

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

Politics

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement from Downing Street in central London on March 5, 2026, in relation to the US-Israel war with Iran. (Photo by Jaimi Joy / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer affirms security for Jewish and Muslim places of worship amid war in Middle East

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

UK calls for ‘urgent investigation’ into Francesca Albanese

‘Restore confidence’ in UN by investigating special rapporteur’s comments, says British government

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

Ed Miliband ‘won cabinet revolt against PM’s plan to let US use UK bases’

Former Labour leader blocked Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to give advance permission before campaign against Iran began, reports claim

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

Parliament petition for inquiry into ‘pro-Israel lobbying’ should have been rejected, say Jewish leaders

Westminster debate may follow after 100,000 signatories threshold passed

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

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Film

Jewish filmmakers scoop best documentary Bafta for ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’

By Siam Goorwich

1 min read

Rob Rinder and Rachel Riley star in Purim special of Celebration Kitchen on BBC One

Dedicated episode of Saturday Kitchen spin-off will feature hamantaschen and other beloved festival treats

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Tracy-Ann Oberman ‘honoured’ to receive MBE for work combating antisemitism

‘The King was really lovely. He said how important it was that the Holocaust is never forgotten,’ Oberman said

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Jewish DJ, producer and UK hip hop pioneer Simon Harris dies aged 63

He made an indelible mark on the UK music scene over his 50-plus year career

By Siam Goorwich

1 min read

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One dead after Iranian ‘cluster bombs’ hit central Israel

Global incidents of antisemitism ‘jump by a third’ since outbreak of Iran war

Explosion damages Belgian synagogue

Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed as new supreme leader of Iran

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Latest UK News

Jewish Culture Month launches programme of more than 100 events

Luton Airport enhances staff training after ‘antisemitic’ targeting of Israeli author

Foreign Office ‘missing in action,’ say furious Brits stuck in Israel

Owen Jones attacked ‘journalistic integrity’ of Jewish BBC News editor, libel trial hears

US offers ‘extensive air cover’ for Kurds to seize parts of western Iran

US releases footage of sinking of Iran’s ‘prize’ warship in Indian Ocean

Senate vote to halt extension of Iran War fails

Gavin Newsom: US should reconsider military support for Israel under Netanyahu

Latest Israel news

Frontrunner to be next supreme leader owns £100m worth of property on ‘Billionaire’s Row’ in London

The Iran war has been a showcase for new weapons systems – from Lucas drones to Blue Sparrow

Israel eases public restrictions as Iranian strikes slow

IDF sets out legal justification for Khamenei strike

World News

Mamdani distances City Hall from wife’s social media likes appearing to praise October 7

Israel strikes Iranian regime’s military fuel facilities

‘I have to be involved’ in selection of Iran’s new supreme leader, says Trump

Chief rabbis say plan to run trains from airport for repatriated Israelis ‘desecrates’ the Sabbath

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer affirms security for Jewish and Muslim places of worship amid war in Middle East

UK calls for ‘urgent investigation’ into Francesca Albanese

Ed Miliband ‘won cabinet revolt against PM’s plan to let US use UK bases’

Parliament petition for inquiry into ‘pro-Israel lobbying’ should have been rejected, say Jewish leaders

Showbiz

Jewish filmmakers scoop best documentary Bafta for ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’

Rob Rinder and Rachel Riley star in Purim special of Celebration Kitchen on BBC One

Tracy-Ann Oberman ‘honoured’ to receive MBE for work combating antisemitism

Jewish DJ, producer and UK hip hop pioneer Simon Harris dies aged 63