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We need to address the elephant in the room
It is time to start talking to our Muslim friends about the Middle East – and to listen to one another
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Jewish leaders voice deep concern over government’s ‘shift away from Israel’
Board and JLC issue statement condemning UK’s decision to drop opposition to ICC arrest warrant for Israeli leaders
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Board of Deputies launches Jewish-Muslim ‘optimistic alliance’
Event featured the first official event of new Communities Minister Lord Wajid Khan
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Iranian regime ‘enraged’ by Netanyahu’s speech to Congress
Islamic Republic’s desperate response in state-run media is a sign it was rattled by the show of strength, say experts
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Meet the 66-year-old Jewish surgeon who turned true-blue East Anglia red
Peter Prinsley speaks to the JC about his surprise election victory – and his career change
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Families of October 7 hostages meet new Middle East Minister and Labour MPs
Around 30 MPs attended Labour Friends of Israel event
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Israeli FM warns of terror threats to athletes by Iranian proxies at Paris Olympics
In a letter to French Foreign Minister, Israel Katz expressed concern over safety of Israeli delegation
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White House confirms separate Biden, Harris meetings with Netanyahu
The president and prime minister will discuss a ceasefire, hostage deal and the threat from Iran, per the White House
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We just hope the Paris crowds don’t see us as monsters, say Israeli Olympians
Israeli Olympic team members reveal their hopes and fears to the JC
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Israel and the US held secret talks with UAE officials about post-war plan for Gaza
UAE reportedly revealed willingness to be part of peacekeeping force
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Ex-Houthi official says Tel Aviv drone attack was ‘a grave mistake’
Houthi ex-official criticised the terror group during an exclusive interview with Israel Hayom
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Knesset advances bill to shut down UNRWA in Israel, declare it terror group
The U.N. aid agency is "a fifth column within the State of Israel," said opposition lawmaker Yulia Malinovsky
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Israelis protest oligarch’s attempted interference in free press
Organisers WeDemocracy implored Sir Leonard Blavatnik to reconsider ‘tarnishing’ himself and his reputation
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What would a Kamala Harris presidency mean for Jews and Israel?
As American Jews weigh up whether Harris represents continuity or change, we trace her history on Israel
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French anti-terrorist unit deployed to protect Israeli team at Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games is set to become the most policed games ever
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Green Party co-leader apologises for praising Biden following pressure by activists
Carla Denyer subseuently accused Biden of being complicit in ‘slaughter’ in Gaza
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