David Miller has won an appeal – not a right to target Jewish students or shield antizionism from scrutinyWhy did the University of Bristol lose? In part, because it moved directly to dismissal when a lesser disciplinary sanction was availableBy David Toube4 min read
By Leah BenozBBC’s failure to scrutinise the UN’s treatment of Israel betrays its duty to hold power to accountThe United Nations shapes international law, diplomacy and humanitarian policy and merits at least as much journalistic examination as the militaries or governments it often directly influences4 min read
By Mardo SoghomTrump’s repeated retreats risk weakening US deterrence and emboldening IranIf Washington intends to use military pressure primarily as leverage for diplomacy, it will have to convince both its adversaries and its allies that its red lines still carry credibility3 min read
By Ashley PerryNetanyahu searches for a campaign agenda as decisive military victories or international spectacles elude himIt is going to be the fight of his life, and events appear to be getting away from him. However, in Israel, there is an old truism: you never bet against Bibi4 min read
By Mark ZlochinHow a United Nations study shatters the Gaza starvation narrativeThe UNICEF-led survey found child malnutrition in Gaza to be exceptionally low by regional and even Western standards. The findings also undermine the key argument used to justify last year’s famine declaration3 min read
Andy BurnhamThis charming man... or bigmouth strikes again: what should Britain’s Jews expect from our Smiths fan PM Andy Burnham?Opening chapter of his premiership has been sure-footed bar a couple of mishaps – but an early general election could change everythingBy Lorin Bell-Cross4 min read
By Dave RichSadiq Khan and Zohran Mamdani should do more to protect Jews instead of posturing about IsraelIn calling for Benjamin Netanyahu to be arrested, the mayors of New York and London may encourage, even unwittingly, violent extremists and antisemites6 min read
By Mardo SoghomDoes Trump want only to reopen the Strait of Hormuz – or will he seek regime defeat this time?Even a successful air campaign could end in another temporary deal – leaving the IRGC weakened but able to rebuild, threaten commercial shipping and crush its opponents at home4 min read
By Dalga Khatinoglu and Mardo SoghomIran’s attempt to weaponise the Strait of Hormuz has economically backfiredBy seeking to control the critical waterway, Tehran attempted to hold the global economy and the Arab Gulf states hostage. Instead, it has been inflicting the greatest damage on itself – and on the Asian markets upon which its remaining oil exports depend5 min read
By Lorin Bell-CrossWith ‘unapologetic Zionist’ Rachel Reeves out, who now will hold the line for Israel?But amid some communal panic, Andy Burnham’s emerging cabinet could have been a lot worse3 min read
By Noa RivenThe real reason Hezbollah should be worriedA broad civic movement against the terror group is emerging within Lebanon – even among the Shi’ite community3 min read
By Lorin Bell-CrossBurnham has upped the anti-Israel rhetoric – but will his government act differently from Starmer’s?Britain’s next prime minister still refused to label Israel’s actions a ‘genocide’4 min read
By Lorin Bell-CrossThe Green Party could be in a worse position than Labour were under Jeremy CorbynWill these revelations lead to an investigation by the equalities watchdog?3 min read
Liberal DemocratsRemember fury over Nick Clegg’s student fee U-turn? Now Lib Dems could face another backlash after pacts with GreensJC political editor looks at the impact of Sir Ed Davey’s party finding new local council bedfellowsBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
IranIran had started rebuilding its air defences – yesterday, Israel dismantled them againIsraeli jets also struck key military-industrial sites following Iran’s missile attack on SundayBy Yaakov Lappin2 min read
By Yaakov KatzStriking Iran without US green light strengthened Israeli deterrenceIt’s possible this is exactly what was agreed upon quietly between Jerusalem and Washington. Trump has an interest in ensuring Tehran understands that dragging out talks and exploiting his desire for an agreement comes at a price3 min read
By Jonathan SpyerWhy Iran is escalating against Israel to protect its ‘Resistance Axis’Jerusalem, for its part, has made clear that Tehran’s insistence on linking any deal to a ceasefire in Lebanon will not constrain its response to Hezbollah attacks4 min read
By Natalie LisbonaThe week that Benjamin Netanyahu became an international man of mysteryThe revelation of a secret visit by the Israeli PM to the UAE during the Iran war has set tongues wagging – but what really happened?5 min read
By Lorin Bell-CrossWhat is the record of Labour’s leadership contenders on the Jewish community and Israel?The JC looks at the likely challengers to Sir Keir Starmer11 min read
By Natalie Lisbona‘It devastates us’: Families of October 7 victims react as full extent of horrors are revealed in historic reportEvidence and testimony gathered by commission catalogues shocking extent of savagery and sexual violence during attacks6 min read
By Natalie LisbonaSome Israelis fear Britain is finished – others plead: ‘Get your head out of the sand’Amid shock over the Golders Green attack, Jerusalem officials and UK expats warn what must come next to defeat extremism5 min read
By Jason BurkeTruth about dual threat facing British Jews: there is hostile-state terror and everyday, online terrorThere are dangers in pinning blame on external actors – terrorists are often steeped in narratives shared widely on social media4 min read
By Natalie LisbonaIn a fast-changing political landscape, will this new party force Benjamin Netanyahu from office?Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett join forces – but even after cancer treatment, premier who’s dominated Israel for decades pledges he is determined to stay in power5 min read
