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Rabbi Baginsky and Rabbi Levy ignored the spirit of the hostage rally with their speech

Rather than showing moral leadership by reflecting on whether they might have misjudged the situation, their defensive reaction suggests they view the incident through the lens of their own persecution – a troubling disconnect.

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August 12, 2025 14:40

Israeli hostage Evyatar David looking emaciated. David, who turned 24 in captivity, was abducted during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. (Getty: Image)

IDF

Fresh row between government and IDF as Defence Minister clashes with military chief over promotions

The public spat comes after Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir reportedly voiced strong opposition in cabinet to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to occupy Gaza

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August 12, 2025 14:30

Defence Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir have publicly clashed over the latest round of military promotions

London

SOAS expels student involved in Gaza encampment following harassment allegation

Haya Adam vowed to continue to fight for her ‘Palestinian brothers and sisters by any means necessary’

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August 12, 2025 14:19

Haya Adam had previously been suspended by the London University (Photo: Instagram)

Gaza

Israeli review of Hamas health data claims most ‘malnutrition’ deaths were due to ‘pre-existing medical conditions’

‘The expert review concluded that there are no signs of a widespread malnutrition phenomenon among the population in Gaza,’ wrote the IDF

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August 12, 2025 14:07

Israel's Defence Ministry has claimed that an 'expert review' has found that Hamas data on malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza is manipulated and features a significant number of cases linked to 'severe pre-existing medical conditions' (Image: Getty)

Football

Mark Lazarus, one of English football’s first Jewish stars, dies aged 86

The footballing great played for clubs including Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace

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August 12, 2025 14:05

Mark Lazarus was known for his energetic goal celebration (Image: Getty)

Our community is in pain – we must stand together

Even if we disagree with them, we must allow different voices to be heard

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August 12, 2025 13:56

Edinburgh Fringe

Honey Honey Moon Moon review: Jewish newlywed couple make pitch-perfect duo in this charming musical comedy ★★★★

Don’t be put off by the G-rated energy of musical duo Marnina and Micah of ‘Couplet’ – their whimsical show about wedding plans gone awry is definitely for adults

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August 12, 2025 13:36

Marnina and Micah are the crooning couple behind the Edinburgh Fringe musical comedy "Honey Honey Moon Moon." (Photo: Jack Morris)

Conversion

Jewish man who converted to Islam after IDF rejection arrested over alleged terror plot

Police said the foiled plan was one of ‘the most serious’ they had ever dealt with

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August 12, 2025 13:21

Bomb-making equipment allegedly found at two of the suspects' homes (Image: Israel Police)

Progressive Judaism

Progressive rabbis hold havdalah service in solidarity with hostages and Gazan civilians

The leading clergy called for a ceasefire and more aid into the Strip

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August 12, 2025 12:54

Progressive rabbis hold a havdalah ceremony outside Downing Street

Holocaust Educational Trust

Jason Isaacs to front appeal for Holocaust education charity

Survivor Manfred Goldberg MBE is also in the message for the Holocaust Educational Trust

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August 12, 2025 12:28

Jason Isaacs and Manfred Goldberg MBE (Photo: HET)

Canada

Balloons filled with ‘urine’ hurled at Jewish groups attending Montreal Pride

The suspected attack came after event organisers reversed a decision to ban the Jewish groups

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August 12, 2025 11:55

LGBTQ+ Jews groups at Montreal Pride Parade (Photo: Getty)

Hostages

Freed hostages’ daughter weds with parents by her side

Shir Siegel had previously refused to hold the ceremony until both her parents were returned from Hamas captivity

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August 12, 2025 11:53

'The image of victory': Shir Siegel wed her long-time partner in a ceremony attended by her parents, both of whom were held hostage by Hamas (Image: X/@ADL)

Twenty years since Israel pulled out of Gaza – how Western folly fuelled the current bloodshed

Over the past two decades, Europe’s perverse incentives helped turn a peace overture into a prelude to the worst war of the Arab-Israeli conflict

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August 12, 2025 11:03

Israeli security forces drag a resisting Jewish settler onto a bus during the forced evacuation of the Jewish settlement of Kfar Darom, in the southern Gaza Strip, Aug. 18, 2005. (Image: Getty)

United Synagogue

United Synagogue minister sacked after arrest loses employment tribunal claim

Rabbi Dr Moshe Freedman of New West End Synagogue was dismissed for inappropriate touching and posting violent videos

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August 12, 2025 10:39

IDF

IDF releases photo of slain Al Jazeera journalist hugging late Hamas leader before death in Gaza strike

The military doubled down on claims that Anas al-Sharif was an active terrorist following international backlash against his killing

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August 12, 2025 10:22

The IDF has released an image of Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif, who was killed in an Israeli strike over the weekend, hugging the late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar (Image: X/@AvichayAdraee)

We were silenced when we spoke up for Gazans, but Judaism isn’t about retreating into echo chambers

The leaders of Progressive Judaism were booed off stage for showing support for those suffering in Gaza – now they are ‘more determined than ever’ to stand up for ‘diversity of thought’

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August 12, 2025 10:15

Rabbis Charley Baginksy and Josh Levy were asked to leave the stage at a Stop the Hate rally on Sunday

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