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Paris Olympics 2024

Israel makes history with golden day at Paris Olympics

Israel has won six medals – its best ever haul – including three in one day

By Rosa Doherty

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Gold medallist Israel's Tom Reuveny celebrates with a national flag after the men's IQFoil windsurfing final (Photo Getty Images)

Israel's Raz Hershko reacts after beating Turkey's Kayra Ozdemir (Blue) in the judo women's +78kg semi-final bout of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris on August 2, 2024. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)

Paris Olympics 2024

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko secures silver in finals against Brazil opponent

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Silver medallist Israel's Inbar Lanir celebrates with Shany Hershko Israeli judo coach after the podium of the judo women's -78kg gold medal bout of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris on August 1, 2024. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)

Paris Olympics 2024

Israeli Judoka Inbar Lanir’s silver medal win in Paris captures hearts at home

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Israel's Peter Paltchik reacts after beating Switzerland's Daniel Eich (Blue) in the judo men's -100kg bronze medal bout of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris on August 1, 2024. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)

Paris Olympics 2024

Israel wins first two Olympic medals of the Paris Games

By Jane Prinsley

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United Airlines have suspended flights to Israel until August 6 (Photo: Getty Images)

British Airways to continue flights to Israel as airlines announce cancellations

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Mohammed Deif Credit: IDF

IDF confirms Hamas chief Mohammed Deif was ‘eliminated’ in strike last month

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British Defence Secretary John Healey (left), Foreign Secretary David Lammy (centre) with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani (right) in Doha. Credit: David Lammy/ Twitter

Lammy visits Qatar as part of Middle East ‘de-escalation’ efforts

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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Jerusalem mourns the man who devoted his life to city

The Jerusalem Foundation said it was ‘heartbroken’ to share the news that Shai Doron had died

By Rosa Doherty

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July 31, 2024 13:23

Shia Doron died age 63 in London

Who was Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh?

The Gaza-born veteran of the fight against Israel was killed while on a trip to Tehran

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July 31, 2024 12:22

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in a strike that Iranian authorities have claimed was launched by Israel (Photo: Getty Images)

Government declares aim of free trade agreement with Israel

Announcement comes amid speculation of arms embargo on the Jewish state

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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July 31, 2024 11:11

A stock market ticker screen in the lobby of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, in the center of Tel Aviv, March 09, 2020.

Progressive leaders ‘reassured’ by government’s commitment to Israel

Progressive Judaism stressed diversity of views within Jewish community in meeting with ministers

By Simon Rocker

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July 31, 2024 10:35

Progressive Judaism leaders Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy meet Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer

Yaakov Lappin

By Yaakov Lappin

What does Israel’s strike against Hezbollah in Beirut mean for its citizens?

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July 31, 2024 09:39

This pictured shows the aftermath of an Israeli military strike on a building in Beirut's southern suburb on July 31, 2024. The Israeli military said it carried out a strike on July 30, in Beirut that targeted a Hezbollah commander responsible for the killing of children in last week's rocket attack on the Golan Heights. A source close to Hezbollah told AFP that a senior commander was targeted in an Israeli strike on its south Beirut stronghold. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP) (Photo by ANWAR AMRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Foreign Secretary urges British nationals to leave Lebanon, warns situation ‘could deteriorate rapidly’

Lammy slams ‘malign’ Iranian activity destabilising the Middle East

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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July 30, 2024 16:59

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: David Lammy, Britain's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, leaves after attending the weekly meeting of Cabinet Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC, at 10 Downing Street on July 30, 2024 in London, England. Parliament rises today for the summer recess. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Nicole Lampert

By Nicole Lampert

The BBC is making British Jews less safe and we shouldn’t be afraid to say it

The corporation’s litany of failures since October 7 have left many Jews unable to trust the corporation

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July 30, 2024 15:55

Members of the Jewish community protest the BBC's decision not to label Hamas 'terrorists' (Photo: Getty Images)

We need security and a hospital, say Druze leaders

The mayor of the town where 12 children were killed at the weekend is calling for shelters and a medical centre

By Jane Prinsley

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July 30, 2024 15:27

Mourners attend a funeral held for 10 of the 12 victims of a rocket attack on the Druze town of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights (Photo: Getty Images)

Board of Deputies complain to Sky News over claim Israel has ‘lust for revenge’

Alex Crawford made the remark in a piece published to the broadcaster’s website

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July 30, 2024 10:26

Alex Crawford is a special correspondent for Sky News based in Istanbul (Photo: YouTube)

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