Israel

It’s odd to be backing same team at the World Cup as Hamas, say Moroccan Jews

Some tell the JC of their pride at the team reaching the semi-final this week, others voice unease over the team identifying itself so prominently with the Palestinian cause

By Natalie Lisbona

2 min read

Morocco's defender #18 Jawad El Yamiq waves the Palestinian flag after his team the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Canada and Morocco at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 1, 2022, to advance to the round of 16. (Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA / AFP) (Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 03: Alan Dershowitz attends Hulu Presents "Triumph's Election Special" produced by Funny Or Die at NEP Studios on February 3, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for Hulu)

Israeli Politics

Dershowitz: Smotrich and Ben-Gvir are making it harder to defend Israel

By David Rose

3 min read

Israel

44 detained in Turkey over Mossad spying claims

By Georgia L Gilholy

1 min read

Agriculture

Israeli researchers develop gene-edited hens that could end male chicken slaughter

By Ben Bloch

1 min read

Israel

Archaeologists unearth first proof of Maccabean Revolt, just in time for Chanukah

By Georgia L Gilholy

2 min read

Israel

Israel is the fifth safest country in the world to visit

By Georgia L Gilholy

1 min read

IDF

IDF says 'high probability' soldier accidentally killed Palestinian teen

By Ben Bloch

3 min read

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12.37 Theatre review: Huge events on a tiny stage

Julia Pascal's gripping play asks why Jewish nationalism should not be seen as morally equivalent to other nationalisms

By John Nathan

2 min read

December 8, 2022 16:00

12.37 Theatre review: Huge events on a tiny stage

The Israeli jazz star who's embracing his Ethiopian roots

Gili Yalo used to hide his identity in Israel, but that's all changed

By Elisa Bray

5 min read

December 8, 2022 14:52

The Israeli jazz star who's embracing his Ethiopian roots

Israel and Saudi Arabia deal expected 'within a year' says top Israeli diplomat

Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to make a state visit to Riyadh, says former UN permanent representative

By Felix Pope

3 min read

December 8, 2022 14:21

Israel and Saudi Arabia deal expected 'within a year' says top Israeli diplomat

By Anshel Pfeffer

Will Bibi and Likud be in office or in power this time around?

With a very different coalition from the ones he led in the past, and he himself still on trial for bribery and fraud, it’s anyone’s guess which Netanyahu we will get this time around

4 min read

December 8, 2022 12:38

Will Bibi and Likud be in office or in power this time around?

Parents shocked as Israel tour prices soar

Israel Experience programmes for teens rising an average £800. UJIA cites global inflation and the weakness of the pound and launches a new bursary scheme

By Karen Glaser

1 min read

December 8, 2022 09:30