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UN rebukes Hamas for raiding humanitarian aid warehouse

Ramiz Alakbarov accused the Gazan ‘authorities’ of impeding ‘life-saving humanitarian operations’

1 min read

July 16, 2026 15:51

Trucks carrying aid provided by the World Food Programme in Deir el-Balah after entering through the Kerem Shalom crossing in the southern Gaza Strip on October 17, 2025 (Getty Images)

An open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury: do not sort us according to our relationship to Zionism

I am not asking you to defend the Jews. I am asking you to defend the establishment, and the un-radical proposition that the church of the whole nation cannot pick which of the nation's minorities it will hear

11 min read

July 16, 2026 15:10

Archbishop Sarah Mullally plants an olive tree at the Tent of Nations farm in the West Bank (Image: Lambeth Palace)

Israel

Knesset restores Chief Rabbinate’s monopoly over Kashrut certification

The bill was a key part of an unofficial pact between the coalition and the Charedi parties, assuring mutual support for key legislative priorities

1 min read

July 16, 2026 14:57

A Charedi man stands outside the Chief Rabbinate headquarters in Jerusalem on October 31, 2024 (Flash90)

Israeli Politics

Knesset approves bill heavily weakening role of attorney general

The coalition-backed law will also give the government more say in the law officer’s appointment, following a long-running attempt by ministers to sack the incumbent

2 min read

July 16, 2026 14:26

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara attends a committee meeting at the Knesset on June 9, 2026 (Flash90)

Courts

Pro-Palestinian activists landed with £82,000 bill after failed IDF lawfare case

The judge had described the attempted private prosecution as motivated by ‘ideology’ and said it was ‘an abuse of court process’

2 min read

July 16, 2026 14:04

Westminster Magistrates' Court (Photo: Getty)

Andy Burnham’s No 10 North plan is just as ill-conceived as his Israel views

If British Jewry is to trust the new prime minister, he will use the inevitable hours marooned on the dysfunctional Manchester-London train line to reflect on his deplorable ideas on the Middle East

3 min read

July 16, 2026 13:34

Andy Burnham at Millbank studios on July 2, 2026, ahead of an interview (Image: Getty Images)

Cake

Strawberry sumac spoon cake with macerated strawberries

A simple, summery dessert which celebrates the best of berries

July 16, 2026 12:56

Cook time: 30-40 mins

Say yes to strawberry and sumac spoon cake (Photo: Inbal Bar-Oz)

Joe Slyper

The UK’s oldest Jewish man celebrates 107 with family, friends – and some lessons for life

Veteran Joe Slyper marched in the annual AJEX parade until he was 100

3 min read

July 16, 2026 12:50

Joe Slyper on his iPad (Photo: Nightingale Hammerson)

The UN’s credibility crisis is nowhere more evident than in its treatment of Israel

With Secretary General António Guterres concluding his tenure at the end of 2026, the organisation has an opportunity for genuine renewal – the need for effective international diplomacy has rarely been greater

4 min read

July 16, 2026 12:23

Members of the UN Security Council vote on a draft resolution regarding the situation in the Middle East on April 7, 2026 (Image: Getty Images)

Home Office

Gazan family of 18 wins UK refugee status despite asylum rejection

The shadow home secretary has warned that immigrants are ‘exploiting human rights laws’ to come to Britain

2 min read

July 16, 2026 12:07

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood attends a meeting of criminal justice agencies following the Golders Green attack on April 30, 2026 (Getty Images)

Maccabiah Games

‘Relief and disbelief’: Gibraltar claims first ever Maccabiah medal

The Rock’s futsal team, led by Hampstead resident JJ Marrache, beat Mexico 9-3 to secure the historic achievement

2 min read

July 16, 2026 11:39

Maccabiah Gibraltar's Masters 45+ futsal team ahead of their match against Mexico on July 12, 2026 (Gil Shamai)

Education

‘We want students who ask wonderful questions – that’s more important than having all the right answers’

Shalem College president Russ Roberts tells the JC how a classical liberal arts education underpins a deep commitment to learning and the State of Israel

6 min read

July 16, 2026 11:34

Russ Roberts, president of Shalem College

Israeli Politics

Israel's top court freezes law halting arrests of Charedi draft dodgers

A Likud MK who resigned over the issue said his party had been ‘hijacked’ and claimed that a significant chunk of its lawmakers supported a move to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu

3 min read

July 16, 2026 11:00