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Baroness Berger tells the government it’s not too late to stop assisted dying bill

The Jewish Labour peer says in an interview with the JC that the legislation ‘risks leaving vulnerable people exposed to coercion and abuse’

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November 26, 2025 12:17

Luciana Berger and Parliament (Images: Getty and Alamy)

I was there at Bob Vylan’s gig as hundreds of their fans chanted ‘death to the IDF’ – now I understand why they think it’s OK

I went to the 02 Forum at the heart of the prime minister’s North London constituency to find out what it is that makes so many people shout the slogans that would previously have been reserved for extremists

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November 12, 2025 14:07

Pascal Robinson-Foster (Bobby Vylan), left, and Wade Laurence George (Bobbie Vylan), right

Hungary

Progressive Jews raise alarm over new US ambassador to Hungary’s links to Israeli far-right

Ben Landa is awaiting Senate confirmation but some Jewish groups are concerned that he may not provide space for disagreement over Israel

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November 27, 2025 11:02

The US embassy in Budapest (Getty Images)

Refugees

Ruling granting Gazan family UK refuge under Ukraine scheme overturned after Home Office appeal

The Court of Appeal said its decision was ‘necessary in UK society to protect the economic well-being of the UK and the rights of citizens’

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November 27, 2025 13:58

The Royal Courts of Justice in London, which house the Court of Appeal (Getty Images)

IRGC

Australia lists IRGC as ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ after antisemitic arson spate

Canberra’s intelligence service found ‘credible evidence’ to link a series of anti-Jewish attacks to Tehran

1 min read

November 27, 2025 13:51

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives for the welcome ceremony of the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Admiralty House on November 12, 2025 in Sydney, Australia (Getty Images)

louis theroux

British Airways pulls Louis Theroux sponsorship after ‘death to IDF’ interview

National carrier cancels podcast deal after ‘softball’ Bob Vylan interview

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October 26, 2025 12:47

Bob Vylan's Manchester gig has been postponed till next year (Picture: Getty)

Sir Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer ignores over 3,800 letters over Bob Vylan’s gig in his London constituency

The notorious punk duo is scheduled to perform at Camden’s O2 Forum tomorrow

2 min read

November 10, 2025 13:23

The punk act Bob Vylan have become infamous for their 'Death to the IDF' chant (Photo: Getty Images)

Music

We can’t stop Bob Vylan concert from going ahead next week says Camden Council boss

‘No powers’ to prevent rap duo who led Glastonbury chant of ‘death to the IDF’ from playing at venue in Sir Keir Starmer constituency

2 min read

November 4, 2025 18:37

Controversy: Bob Vylan singer at Glastonbury earlier this year (credit: Getty)

Camden

Posters opposing ‘Jew hate’ appear in Kentish Town ahead of Bob Vylan gig

Other posters calling the venue a ‘Zionist-free zone’ have also been seen

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November 11, 2025 17:11

Posters have appeared in Kentish Town expressing opposition to the planned gig

Manchester

Bob Vylan’s Manchester gig postponed

Jewish groups and local MPs called for the gig to be cancelled following the Heaton Park Synagogue attack

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October 23, 2025 11:41

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Hot honey chilli air fryer halloumi bites

Celebrate Chanukah with these deliciously moreish, crunchy cheesy nuggets that are ready to nosh in no time

December 6, 2024 15:34

Cook time: 10 minutes

Police

Police interview man over comments during Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

The man was interviewed under caution following advice from the CPS

1 min read

November 11, 2025 15:42

Bob Vylan frontman Pascal Robinson-Foster crowdsurfing at Glastonbury (Getty Images)

CST

Spike in UK antisemitic hate incidents coincided with Bob Vylan Glastonbury chant, CST figures show

The rap outfit’s notorious call for ‘death to the IDF’ was broadcast live on the BBC in June

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August 6, 2025 05:00

Pascal Robinson-Foster of Bob Vylan achieved widespread notoriety thanks to his Glastonbury performance (Photo: Getty)

Masorti Judaism

Masorti Judaism under fire after newsletter urges ‘respect’ for ‘different views’ over ‘death to IDF’ chant

Members of Masorti say the movement’s ‘inclusive tent has become too broad’

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July 14, 2025 15:50

Glastonbury Festival

Police ‘assessing death to IDF chant’ at Glastonbury

Bob Vylan, who led the chant during his performance before Kneecap, also said ‘sometimes you gotta get your message across with violence’

1 min read

June 28, 2025 18:27

Police are assessing footage from Glastonbury after one half of punk duo Bob Vylan led a 'death to the IDF' chant (Image: Getty)

BBC

Tim Davie says sorry to Jewish community for airing ‘offensive and deplorable’ Glastonbury gig

‘High risk’ performances will no longer be streamed live on BBC following musician’s ‘death to IDF’ chant

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July 3, 2025 13:10

Bob Vylan performing at Glastonbury (L), and the offices of the BBC (R)

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