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Israel

Israeli official reportedly arrested in Las Vegas child sex sting

The man in question reportedly returned to Israel shortly after his alleged arrest

1 min read

August 17, 2025 11:44

A man reported to be an Israeli official was reportedly arrested in Las Vegas in connection with an investigation into alleged child sex offences (Image: Getty)

Hostages

Hostage families sue ICC prosecutor over alleged Hamas support

The $5.83million lawsuit accuses Karim Khan of levelling false accusations against Israel, as well as providing services to terror groups.

2 min read

August 17, 2025 11:39

The families of three hostages have sued ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan in Jerusalem (Image: Getty)

Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot: Anti-Israel protests behind Snow White box office flop

‘There’s pressure on celebrities to speak against Israel,’ says Wonder Woman star

2 min read

August 17, 2025 11:35

Rachel Zegler (left) and Gal Gadot star together in the live action remake (Picture: Getty)

Birmingham

Birmingham council orders removal of Union flags but ‘allowed’ Palestine banners to remain

Leaked email suggests city council ‘scared’ to take down Palestinian flags despite concerns of danger to pedestrians

1 min read

August 17, 2025 10:32

A Union flag flies from a lampost in Birmingham (Image: Getty)

speed skating

She’s got her skates on! Millie speeds her way to success

The nine-year-old is already a national champion on the track

1 min read

August 17, 2025 10:03

Roller speed skating champion Millie Paice

United Synagogue

Is there a raison d’etre to diaspora life?

We speak to senior United Synagogue Rabbi Dr Michael Harris on the eve of his aliyah

4 min read

August 17, 2025 09:18

Rabbi Dr Michael and Judith Harris at Hampstead Synagogue

Gaza

Netanyahu backs end to Gaza War – but rules out phased hostage deal

The prime minister said only the immediate release of all hostages, the disarmament of Hamas and the ‘demilitarisation’ of the Strip could end the conflict

1 min read

August 17, 2025 08:56

Prime Minister Netanyahu has backed a prospective deal to end the Gaza War (Image: Sherev Shalom)

Holocaust Memorial Day

80 Candles for 80 Years exhibition touring the UK

The Holocaust Memorial Day project marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

2 min read

August 17, 2025 08:38

Some of the candle-holders designed for the 80 Candles for 80 Years project, organised by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust and now being displayed in an exhibition (Photo: HMDT)

The Windermere Boys

Award-winning garden unveiled at 80th anniversary of arrival of the Windermere Boys

The original design, with a Magen David at its centre, won a Gardeners’ World award

4 min read

August 17, 2025 07:08

Arek Hersh, one of the Windermere Boys, in the memorial garden on the site of the original Calgarth Estate (Photo: Snappy Dayve)

Camp Simcha

Former heart surgery patient launches Camp Simcha project with help from Watford Football Club

Joel Ucko is marking ten years since his operation

4 min read

August 15, 2025 18:14

Joel Ucko (right) dining out with former Watford footballer Jonathan Bond (Photo: Joel Ucko)

Jewish history

Embracing Exile: The Case for Jewish Diaspora review: ‘The case for the diaspora’

This is an erudite, provocative and timely book on Jewish accomplishments in ‘exile’, and how they have been to the benefit of Jews and non-Jews alike

3 min read

August 15, 2025 17:05

Towering figure: a modern statue of the philosopher Maimonides beside the city walls in Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain shows the legacy of the diaspora

Film

Savages review: ‘diminished by preachy tone’ ★★★

The environmental issues behind this film about an adopted orangutan are certainly urgent, but it wears its campaigning heart on its sleeve and it doesn’t help

1 min read

August 15, 2025 16:47

Forest family: Clay comes alive in this affecting tale

Muslim Brotherhood

Rubio Says US Working to List Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization

The Secretary of State says Washington is moving forward with efforts to blacklist the Islamist movement behind Hamas, a step that would align the US with Middle Eastern allies

1 min read

August 15, 2025 16:36

Members of the Muslim Brotherhood burning Israeli and American flags at a protest (Image: Getty)

Theatre

Every Brilliant Thing review: ‘a funny play about suicide’ ★★★★

After 70 uninterrupted minutes, we emerge knowing something of life under the pall of depression and suicide – and it makes for a funny and moving night out

2 min read

August 15, 2025 16:25