October 7

Why survivors of the October 7 massacre are tattooing over their scars

In the Jewish state, kippot-wearing Israelis, men and women in their 70s, and Jews, Muslims and Christians are trying to reclaim their damaged bodies by sinking ink into their skin

By Elisa Bray

2 min read

October 7

The restaurants in northern Israel fighting for survival since October 7

By Imogen Garfinkel

5 min read

A Palestinian flag flaps in the air by a message reading "Stop bombs" projected on The Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell "Big Ben", at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Parliament Square in London on February 21, 2024, on the sidelines of the Opposition Day motion in the the House of Commons calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

October 7

October 7 changed face of UK politics

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

Iranian pro-government supporters celebrate the Hamas attack on Israel with fireworks and by waving a Palestinian flag in Palestine Square in Tehran on October 7. Hundreds of pro-government Iranians demonstrated in Palestine Square in Tehran to show their support for Hamas and the Palestinian resistance. (Photo by HOSSEIN BERIS/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

October 7

We can’t forget how the world responded to October 7 – some gasped in horror, others partied

By Eliana Jordan

3 min read

Israeli soldiers patrol around a position along Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip on June 13, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas (Getty Images)

By Melanie Phillips

The choice is between civilisation and barbarism

3 min read

CAA CEO Gideon Falter, Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Eddie Marsan, and Rachel Riley during London's march against antisemitism

October 7

We’ve been cancelled and attacked but our pride is undimmed

By Nicole Lampert

3 min read

Ghost town: an IDF soldier amid the devastation at Kfar Azar (Photo: Gianluca Cecere)

October 7

There is no ‘recovery story’ for Kfar Aza – it’s still a bullet-riddled ghost town

By Nicole Lampert

2 min read

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Jewish unity is the strength that we have always shown

The JC leader, October 4

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October 1, 2024 12:48

Protesters wave Israeli flags and hold photos of people held hostage by Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, during a demonstration outside Downing Street on November 19, 2023 to protest against antisemitism and to call for the release of the hostages. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Hamas did get Hezbollah involved – but not as it hoped

The October 7 atrocities were meant to unleash a massive war against Israel. Instead, Israel is dismantling Hezbollah

By Seth J. Frantzman

3 min read

October 1, 2024 12:48

Smoke rises from the site of Israeli airstrikes on September 29 in Beirut (Getty Images)

Starmer hosts British families of hostages and calls for their immediate release ahead of October 7 anniversary

Hostage families were also passed a message of solidarity from the King and Queen

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

October 1, 2024 08:31

30/09/2024. London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy meet with the families of hostages and the bereaved at a commemoration event in 10 Downing Street ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks. Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

A third of UK Jews experienced antisemitic incident post-October 7, new survey finds

Officially recorded incidents of anti-Jewish hate represent a significant undercount, according to JPR figures

By Felix Pope

2 min read

September 30, 2024 23:00

Protesters wave Israeli and British flags during a demonstration against antisemitism following the October 7 attack (Photo: Getty Images)

The fast that falls on the eve of October 7

Sunday’s commemoration of the victims of the Hamas massacre coincides with a historic day of mourning

By Simon Rocker

3 min read

September 30, 2024 16:00

The slaying of Gedalia, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam 1704 (Wikimedia Commons)

‘You will always be our hero’

Jake Marlowe’s dad pays tribute to his son at his stone-setting on the eve of the first anniversary of October 7

By Gaby Wine

3 min read

September 30, 2024 11:33

Jake Marlowe, the former JFS student who was murdered at the Nova peace festival on October 7, made his home in Israel in November 2021

This year perhaps God needs our forgiveness

October 7 will leave its mark on our High Holy Day prayers

By Rabba Yaffa Epstein

3 min read

September 29, 2024 11:01

Thinking of the hostages: a gathering near the Western Wall in Jerusalem on the Global Day of Unity and Prayer last year (photo: Getty Images)

‘We are winning’ says Netanyahu after Nasrallah killing

Biden: US supports Israel’s right to self-defence

By JC Reporter

2 min read

September 29, 2024 09:06

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in Jerusalem during a televised address to the nation, Sept. 2, 2024 (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90/Jewish News Syndicate)

‘Please don’t forget my grandpa’, hostage families appeal to Labour ministers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner also spoke at LFI event

By Lorin Bell-Cross

3 min read

September 25, 2024 11:22

Noam Safir (right) speaking to Labour Friends of Israel. Credit: Labour Friends of Israel

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October 7

Why survivors of the October 7 massacre are tattooing over their scars

The restaurants in northern Israel fighting for survival since October 7

October 7 changed face of UK politics

We can’t forget how the world responded to October 7 – some gasped in horror, others partied

The choice is between civilisation and barbarism

We’ve been cancelled and attacked but our pride is undimmed

There is no ‘recovery story’ for Kfar Aza – it’s still a bullet-riddled ghost town

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