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We Catholics must reject that old anti-Israel strain in our church

An errant IDF tank shell killed three civilians at Holy Family in Gaza – a tragedy that warrants mourning. But it should not be used as a pretext to further that strain of special antagonism that runs through the faithful when it comes to Israel.

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July 24, 2025 10:24

The damaged facade of the Holy Family Church, a day after it was hit in an Israeli strike in Gaza on July 18, 2025. (Image: Getty)

By Melanie Phillips

The West ignores the massacre of Syria’s Druze – and libels Israel instead

This is a seismic moment. Civilisation is being tested by a culture of death. Israel is meeting the challenge and will survive. Britain is going down, firing at Israel as it does so

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July 23, 2025 14:58

A boy carries a box of relief supplies from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (Image: Getty)

World Health Organisation claims staff quarters and warehouse attacked by IDF

The military said it had detained a number of people suspected of terrorism and warned civilians to evacuate after troops came under fire in the area

By Jacob Jaffa

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July 22, 2025 13:20

The WHO has claimed its facilities were attacked as part of the IDF offensive in Deir al-Balah (Pictured: Ruined buildings in Deir al-Balah after IDF bombardment; Image: Getty)

Israel launches ground operations in Deir al-Balah in Gaza War first

The UN’s humanitarian office said its staff would defy an evacuation order to remain at sites of key civilian infrastructure

By Jacob Jaffa

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July 21, 2025 09:38

The IDF has launched a ground operation in Deir al-Balah for the first time in the Gaza War (Image: Flash90)

By Fania Oz-Salzberger

How to spot an antisemite? Ask about Israel’s right to exist

Support for a two-state solution is a moral litmus test. Those who dodge, deflect, or deny the Jewish state’s legitimacy aren’t critics – they are would-be annihilators

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July 21, 2025 09:28

A pro-Palestinian activist holds a placard reading 'From the River to the Sea' during a National Day of Action for Palestine on September 7, 2024 in London. (Image: Getty)

IDF admits accidentally hitting Catholic church sheltering civilians in Gaza

The military confirmed shrapnel from a shell struck the religious site, resulting in the deaths of three people.

By Jacob Jaffa

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July 18, 2025 14:19

The IDF has admitted inadvertantly hitting a church in Gaza during recent strikes (Image: Getty)

By Yaakov Lappin

Israel is arming the full spectrum of anti-Hamas resistance in Gaza – and the terror group looks rattled

Israel is coordinating with clans in Gaza City and Khan Yunis, as well as the militia led by Yasser Abu Shabab

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July 17, 2025 11:19

Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025. Photo by Khalil Kahlout/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** מלחמה חרבות ברזל הפסקת אש הלוויה חמאס חמושים

By Maurice Helfgott

British Jews unite to help people both in Israel and Gaza

Backed by the UK community and in coordination with Israeli authorities, World Jewish Relief provides vital humanitarian assistance to both sides of the conflict

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July 16, 2025 10:58

Annabel, partner of Israeli army sergeant Shoham Menachem, killed in action the previous day in the Gaza Strip, mourns during the funeral at the Yardena Military Cemetery in the village of Yardena near Beit Shean in northern Israel on July 15, 2025. (Getty Images)

By Yaakov Katz

UNIFIL is a complete failure and needs to leave Lebanon

A force that turns a blind eye to Hezbollah while tying the hands of the IDF does not help prevent war; it is a recipe for it.

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July 15, 2025 13:55

UNIFIL soldiers in the Hezbollah stronghold of South Lebanon (Getty)

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Auschwitz Museum ban Israeli flags from IDF delegation

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