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April 17, 2025 09:30

Shabbat and Pesach times from April 18 to April 25

Former hostage Noa Argamani included in Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people for 2025

Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, wrote the entry and said the image of Argamani’s capture is ‘seared’ into his soul

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April 16, 2025 16:41

Noa Argamani has made TIME's 100 most influential people in the world 2025

A Turkish-Sunni ring of fire looms – but Israel can prevent it with US help

Even as Israel remains locked in a struggle with Iran and its proxies, a more dangerous adversary could be emerging on its doorstep

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April 17, 2025 10:40

Turkey's growing influence in Syria should spark concern in Jerusalem and Washington alike (Image: Getty)

Donald Trump

Trump reportedly called off planned Israeli strikes on Iran

The US President's decision apparently came ‘after months of internal debate’ about whether to pursue a military or diplomatic option in his dealings with Tehran

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April 17, 2025 10:25

Israel

Guardian admits using photo of ancient synagogue to illustrate ‘Israeli suppression’ of Palestinian history

The paper has now swapped the picture for one of an early Islamic site on the other side of the country

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April 17, 2025 10:01

The synagogue in Kafr Bi'rim (Image: Alamy)

Unfortunately, we cannot all fit into Douglas Murray’s cellar

From Thornton-Varley hats to Friday-night theatre, a Jewish life through some uncertain times

4 min read

April 17, 2025 10:30

Douglas Murray speaks on the rise of antisemitism in Europe at an event organised by Jewish community groups in France last year (Image: Getty)

Showbiz

The Wicked tale of heartbreak behind new song Hampstead

Ariana Grande’s hit tells the tale of her romance with a Jewish co-star after the collapse of both their marriages

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April 17, 2025 11:19

Ariana Grande has released a new song covering her controversial relationship with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater (left)(Image: Getty)

matzah recipes

Savoury herb Pesach protein pancakes

A great option to keep hunger at bay over Passover

April 17, 2025 11:44

Cook time: 10 minutes

France

Macron to link new Gaza ceasefire to Saudi normalisation and hostage releases, French official claims

President Emmanuel Macron has indicated that Paris could also recognise a Palestinian state in June as he looks to bridge gaping divides between the two sides

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April 17, 2025 11:42

French President Macron is reportedly looking to broker a new Gaza ceasefire, which is set to include normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia (Image: Getty)

Maccabi GB

Upbeat coach dreams of Maccabiah glory for her young netball hopefuls

We continue our preview to Team Maccabi GB’s Maccabiah squad by this week looking at the Open netball team, who are looking for success both on and off the court.

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April 16, 2025 07:00