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Two centuries after opening its doors to Jews, UCL is failing them

Anti-Zionist protesters claim – or pretend – that they oppose Israel, not Jews. The two cannot be seen as anything other than inextricably linked

Iceland and the Netherlands join South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel

The two nations filed arguments in favour of South Africa’s allegations against the Jewish state, including claiming that Jerusalem’s aid policies in Gaza could constitute genocidal intent

Easy Pesach kofte traybake

This speedy, family-friendly dinner is light, fun and delicious

In this new looking-glass world, Lebanon wants to talk directly to Israel

Once unimaginable relationships are emerging in a Middle East being rapidly reshaped by war

Iran denies firing missile at Turkey after Nato interception

Azerbaijan has also summoned the Iranian envoy in Baku after drone strikes on its territory injured two people

Board of Peace set to hold first Washington summit today

World leaders and senior officials, including Sir Tony Blair, are expected to attend, though the UK and EU, as well as the Pope, will be notable absentees

Letters to the Editor February 20 2026

The American rabbi tasked with taking on global antisemitism

The problem Kaploun confronts is both massive and millennia in the making. However, there’s hope as Kaploun enters the fray with the heft of the US government behind him.

Netanyahu returns to Washington as Gulf unity on Iran splinters

That shift away from Israel has produced warmer Saudi ties with Turkey and Qatar – countries once viewed with deep suspicion in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

‘Lorena was well aware of the fragility of life’

Michelle Wolodarsky reflects on her late friend, the artist Lorena Levi, whose life was cut tragically short

Why Saudi Arabia is turning back to Islamism – and against Israel

Economic strain and domestic pressure are pushing Riyadh toward a regional realignment. Washington ought to pay attention

Letters to the Editor, January 30 2026

US-Iran talks moved to Oman after Islamic Republic threatens pullout

The negotiations had been set to take place in Turkey, but a row over nuclear enrichment and escalating tensions saw them come close to collapsing

US downs Iranian drone as Gulf tensions escalate

Iranian forces also attempted to seize an American-flagged oil tanker before being warned off by a warship

'Jihad will never stop': Jailed Isis devotee who planned attacks on Jews vowed fresh terror plots when he is released

Michael Sam Teekaye Jr, of Maryland, was handed the maximum 20-year sentence last week, but will only be 42 when he gets out

Witkoff and Kushner to lead Iran talks on Friday

The negotiations are believed to hinge on three key issues: nuclear enrichment, ballistic missile development and Iran’s support for regional proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah