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Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker shares anti-Zionist lecture from account that claimed Israel ‘controls the US government’

A copy of the video has since been flagged in relation to X’s ‘hateful conduct’ regulations

2 min read

May 13, 2025 12:01

Gary Lineker has come under fire for sharing an anti-Zionist lecture on Instagram

Syria

Trump to lift US sanctions on Syria after Al-Sharaa meeting

Trump in Saudi Arabia: US President announces lifting of Syria sanctions

2 min read

May 14, 2025 09:36

US President Trump has announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria during a tour of the Middle East (Image: Getty)

Israel

British tourist deported from Israel after ‘entering military zone’

The pro-Palestine activist is accused of belonging to a group promoting a boycott of Israel and making anti-Israeli posts on social media before being detained by soldiers in the West Bank

1 min read

May 13, 2025 14:25

A British woman, named in the media as Janet Adyeri, has been deported from Israel after allegedly entering a 'military zone' in the West Bank (Image: X/@ItamarBenGvir)

Hostages

US envoy Witkoff gifts late son’s Magen David to freed hostage Edan Alexander

The released soldier, understood to be the last living American citizen held by Hamas, was moved to tears by the gesture

3 min read

May 14, 2025 10:05

Released hostage Edan Alexander wears the Star of David necklace given him by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, which belong to Witkoff's late son Andrew (Image: Channel 12)

Hamas

New Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar targeted in IDF strike on Khan Younis hospital

Israeli officials are ‘cautiously optimistic’ the terror group’s military leader was eliminated in the bunker-busting attack

1 min read

May 14, 2025 09:55

The IDF has confirmed its strike at the European Hospital in Khan Younis was targeting Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar (Pictured: The aftermath of Israeli strikes in Khan Younis; Image: Getty)

Backing Palestinian sovereignty now would reward and strengthen Hamas

To help build peace, the UK should focus on fostering Palestinian reforms: ending incitement and ‘pay-for-slay’ and replacing the cult of ‘resistance’ with a culture of coexistence

3 min read

May 14, 2025 08:55

Masked Palestinian militants stand next to one of the coffins on stage, with an altered portrait of Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu in the background, before handing over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza on February 20, 2025. Hamas handed over on February 20 coffins believed to contain the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including those of the Bibas family who became symbols of the ordeal that has gripped Israel since the Gaza war began. The transfer of the bodies is the first by Hamas since its October 7, 2023 attack on Israel triggered the war, and is taking place under a fragile ceasefire that has seen living hostages exchanged for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP) (Photo by EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty Images)

Gaza

UK rabbis lead campaign calling for Gaza aid and hostage release

Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner warns Israel’s policies in Gaza are tarnishing UK Jews with a ‘putrid brush’ as she launches weekly action demanding end of aid blockade

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May 13, 2025 17:00

Israel

Israel arrests Gaza ‘double agent’ accused of compromising defences on October 7

The former Shin Bet asset reportedly told his handler that there was “no offensive deployment by Hamas” the day before the attacks unfolded

1 min read

May 14, 2025 11:06

Israel has arrested an alleged Shin Bet double agent accused of providing false information that compromised its defences on the eve of the October 7 attacks (Pictured: Israeli security forces stand next to a vehicle used by Hamas militants on October 7, 2023; Image: Flash90)

JFS

JFS showered with praise for outstanding Jewish studies

Pupils’ enthusiasm for Torah is highlighted in latest inspection by Pikuach

1 min read

May 14, 2025 11:28

Engaged with Torah: JFS co-director of Jewish life and learning Abi Keene leads session in beit midrash programme

Board of Deputies

Deputy who signed FT letter hits back at critics

Rebecca Singerman-Knight said she had been called a ‘kapo’ and a ‘traitor’

3 min read

May 12, 2025 16:34

Rebecca Singerman-Knight, one of the FT letter signatories from the Board of Deputies (Photo: Gaby Wine)

Vegetarian recipe

Spicy halloumi bake

Spicy, wholesome, warm and inviting, all in one dish

April 27, 2023 12:00

Cook time: 40 minutes

Synagogue

How to pick up or brush up on synagogue skills

Masorti’s Shema Koleinu online resource offers easy-to-follow recordings of blessings and core prayers

3 min read

May 13, 2025 09:13

Look for the prayer necessities: Noam youth at a workshop on tefillah

Israel

UK government’s lawyers say there is ‘no evidence’ of Israel targeting civilians in Gaza

The legal team defending the decision not to suspend the F-35 fighter jet programme that alleged breaches of international law ‘do not necessarily indicate... genocidal intent’

1 min read

May 14, 2025 14:43