antisemitism

UK-Israel relations

Keir Starmer believes anti-Zionism is antisemitism, Israeli politician reveals

Mickey Levy met with the Labour leader during a UK visit this week

By Felix Pope

2 min read

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 22: Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn meets with asylum seeker brothers Somer Umeed and Areeb Umeed at Possilpark Parish Church on August 22, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. Jeremy Corbyn met with asylum seeker families in Glasgow threatened with eviction by Serco and called for such services to be delivered by public bodies. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Antisemitism

Al Jazeera film claims Corbyn was brought down by secret coup

By Georgia L Gilholy

2 min read

Antisemitism

German antisemitism czar is accused of ‘Jew-hatred’

By Benjamin Weinthal

3 min read

Football

Football club loses sponsors after Palestinian flag hoisted over pitch

By Nic North

3 min read

Holocaust

IDF chief of staff slams Iranian leaders Holocaust remarks

By Georgia L Gilholy

1 min read

Theatre

Royal Court Exclusive: Jonathan Freedland and Vicky Featherstone on their new play about antisemitism

By John Nathan

7 min read

Antisemitism

Jewish group helped arrange tour for disgraced anti-Israel activist

By Felix Pope

2 min read

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By Kate Maltby

How the Queen and King Charles left the antisemitism of their era behind

Whatever reservations some of us may have about the King's personal choices, his concern for the Jewish community is beyond doubt

3 min read

September 14, 2022 16:50

Britain's Prince Charles attends the funeral of former Israeli president and prime minister Shimon Peres at the Mount Herzl national cemetery in Jerusalem on September 30, 2016. World leaders including US President Barack Obama and Prince Charles were bidding farewell to Israeli ex-prime minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres as his funeral began under massive security. / AFP / POOL / ABIR SULTAN (Photo credit should read ABIR SULTAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Keir Starmer leads praise of new antisemitism research centre

The Labour leader told the JC the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism had his “full backing”

By Felix Pope

2 min read

September 8, 2022 14:38

Keir Starmer leads praise of new antisemitism research centre

Politicians and stars write incendiary open letter to ‘biased’ BBC

The signatories hit back at the corporation’s insistence on using Abdel Bari Atwan as a commentator.

By Jonathan Sacerdoti

3 min read

September 8, 2022 14:12

London, United Kingdom - January 17 2021: Broadcasting House, BBC headquarters in Central London, exterior view.

By David Aaronovitch

Don’t ignore the ugly faces beneath the virtuous masks

The story of Laith Marouf, who was open about his extreme views but was a key figure in the ‘decolonisation’ movement, is a cautionary tale about how bigotry can be overlooked

3 min read

September 8, 2022 14:10

Don’t ignore the ugly faces beneath the virtuous masks

By Steven Berkoff

The Catholic Church must apologise to Jews for its sins

As heartfelt public apologies are made for the crimes of slavery, it would be very welcome if the Catholic Church said sorry for the hideous atrocities perpetrated against the Jews

1 min read

September 8, 2022 11:28

Pope Francis arrives to lead his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on October 21, 2020. (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)

Simon Schama: We can't forget England's bloody antisemitic history

Sir Simon spoke to the JC after DNA analysis revealed that the remains of at least 17 children and adults found in a Norwich well were Jews killed in medieval massacre

By Felix Pope

2 min read

September 8, 2022 11:25

Programme Name: Story of the Jews - TX: n/a - Episode: n/a (No. 3) - Embargoed for publication until: n/a - Picture Shows: Berlin Holocaust Memorial Simon Schama - (C) Oxford Film and Television - Photographer: Tim Kirby

Diaspora Jews must toughen up, says Israeli UFC champ

Natan Levy, the only Israeli competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship martial arts competition, says learning self-defence as a child helped him protect friends from antisemitic bullies

By Natalie Lisbona

2 min read

September 8, 2022 11:12