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Religious Zionism expected to back revised Charedi draft bill

The redrafted bill has heavily watered down sanctions against draft dodgers, but is set to pass through the Israeli parliament with the support of some unlikely allies

Rachel Reeves restores moral clarity on Israel

The Chancellor’s unapologetically Zionist speech – honest about Hamas’s October 7 atrocity, blunt about antisemitism, and courageous within her own Labour party – hints at a long overdue reset in the UK’s approach to Israel

Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister made secret trip to Israel

Francois Wu’s visit came amid speculation that Taipei may look to the Jewish state for greater defence cooperation to push back against China

Hamas leader rules out ‘unacceptable’ disarmament as part of Gaza ceasefire

‘Disarmament for a Palestinian means stripping away his very soul,’ said Khaled Mashal

Minne Fry

South African artist whose vivid abstract expressionism was inspired by the natural world

Frank Gehry

Exuberant and transformative modern architect whose poetic designs reflect the influence of American jazz

Letters to the Editor, December 12 2025

Chanukah carrot, honey and twaróg fritters

Ring the changes with these tasty cheese-based treats

West Midlands Police may face second hearing and warned about misleading parliament

Force could now be recalled to appear before powerful committee of MPs

Stunning Rothschild-owned prayerbook could fetch up to £5 million at auction

The ultra-rare 15th century mahzor features illustrations of humans, lions and birds

UK to host ‘peace conference’ for Israeli and Palestinian civil society leaders

The foreign Secretary said the UK would draw on the reconciliation process in Northern Ireland in facilitating talks

Chanukah reminds us to shine brightly – not to hide away

Jewish identity can’t be defined primarily by our sense of vulnerability

Giant latke for Chanukah

Cut frying time with one deliciously large potato pancake

Hamas is a terror threat to Europe – it’s high time to act

We need to disrupt more effectively its financial structures, both those across the continent as well as those located in the territory of our NATO ally Turkey

New CEO of Jewish Council of Scotland announced

Carmen McPherson will look to strengthen the bonds within the community and with other faith groups

Immortalised in bronze: the face of death camp survivor who transformed child psychotherapy

Dr Lydia Tischler sits as latest in a series of busts by sculptress Frances Segelman of Jews who emerged from the Holocaust to settle in Britain