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Untangling the hard truth about Gaza: the suffering is real — but so is the spin

The suffering of civilians is real – but so is the spin. Media distortions, Hamas propaganda, and UN failures have fuelled the crisis as much as any Israeli misstep.

5 min read

July 31, 2025 15:05

Weaponised images: The photo of Osama al-Rakab, who suffers from a genetic illness, was used as evidence of Israeli ‘starvation’ (Image: COGAT)

sidrah

Parashah of the week: Devarim

“How can I bear your troubles, your burdens, and your quarrels all by myself?” Deuteronomy 1:12

1 min read

July 31, 2025 14:44

Moses, by James Tissot (1836-1902, from the Jewish Museum, New York)

I was sceptical Starmer made Labour safe for Jews to return – sadly I was right

The prime minister appeared to back Israel after October 7, then buckled under pressure from backbenchers until it got to the point where he’s being literally congratulated by Hamas

3 min read

July 31, 2025 14:41

Sir Keir Starmer and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn during a campaign speech on December 6, 2019 in London, England. (Image: Getty)

Calendar

Shabbat and fast times from August 1 to August 8

Shabbat and Tishah b’Av times for the week

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July 31, 2025 14:35

Shabbat and fast times from August 1 to August 8

new zealand

Kiwi musical college sparks confusion with ‘we love NZSM’ tweet

Some online pointed out that the acronym resembled the word ‘Nazism’, much to the bewilderment of social media users

1 min read

July 31, 2025 14:27

The New Zealand School of Music has caused confusion online with a tweet saying 'we love NZSM' (Image: X/@TheTonightSho)

Art

The art collector who was ‘the essence of a good Jew’

Manny Davidson’s extraordinary collection of more than 500 objects of art, sculpture and furniture is coming up for sale

4 min read

July 31, 2025 14:17

A portrait by Thomas de Keyser of the Silversmith Christian van Vianen is among the works of art from Manny Davidson's collection that is now for sale.

October 7

‘I love you more than my life’: sister of Nepali hostage makes heartbreaking plea for his release

Nepali agricultural student Bipin Joshi was taken hostage from a kibbutz on October 7 – and there has been no news since

5 min read

July 31, 2025 13:42

Pushpa with her brother Bipin, who has been held captive Hamas in Gaza by for more than 660 days (Credit: courtesy)

Film

The Naked Gun review: Liam Neeson is perfectly cast in this hoot of a reboot ★★★★

Akiva Schaffer has revived the franchise with Pamela Anderson as Beth Davenport

2 min read

July 31, 2025 13:23

Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun

Cake

Rhubarb rose bars

Pretty and pink, these fruity floral bars make fabulous teatime treats

July 31, 2025 12:55

Sir Keir Starmer

Communal leaders demand clarity on hostages following Palestine recognition announcement

Both the Board of Deputies and the JLC urged the prime minister to refrain from recognition as long as Hamas holds captives in Gaza

4 min read

July 31, 2025 12:48

A group of peers, including some of the UK's foremost legal minds, has suggested that the UK's recognition of Palestine may breach international law (Image: Getty)

Yemen

Just four Jews left in Yemen as Aunt Badra makes aliyah

It is estimated that there are now just four Jews remaining in Yemen

2 min read

July 31, 2025 12:41

Badra Ben Youssef with her husband Yahya (centre) and Yemeni journalist Ali Ibrahim Al-Moshki (Image: Facebook/ Ali Ibrahim Al-Moshki)

London

Jewish supermodel Caprice took down mezuzah over fear racists may target her children

Caprice Bourret, who has lived in London for 30 years, opened up about being Jewish in the UK capital

1 min read

July 31, 2025 12:06

Caprice Bourret moved from California to London 30 years ago (Image: Getty)

Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker says he’s not ‘antisemitic’ but ‘anti-child killing’

The former BBC pundit has said he’s happy he no longer has to ‘tread on eggshells’ about Gaza

1 min read

July 31, 2025 11:48

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Gary Lineker looks on during the Premier League Hall of Fame 2024 Inductions event at HERE at Outernet on April 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images for Premier League)

Israel

UK recognition of Palestine could breach international law, senior lawyers warn

Forty members of the House of Lords, including some of the UK’s leading legal minds, have suggested the move may violate a 1933 treaty setting out the conditions for nationhood

2 min read

July 31, 2025 11:17

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Image: Getty)

James O'Brien

‘It's open season on the Jewish community’ say protestors outside LBC office

Demonstrators protested outside the Global headquarters after presenter James O’Brien read out an ‘antisemitic’ message from a listener

2 min read

July 31, 2025 11:07

‘It's open season on the Jewish community’ say protestors outside LBC office

Israel Gaza War

Can diplomacy bring the Israel Gaza war to an end?

Military analysts want to see more pressure brought on Hamas leaders in Qatar to admit that their rule is over

3 min read

July 31, 2025 11:06

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