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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)

Far-right minister claims IDF chief supports ‘security annexation’ of sections of Gaza

Bezalel Smotrich predicted that Israel would maintain a ‘permanent presence’ in the enclave even after the war ends

By JC Reporter

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July 23, 2025 14:30

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has claimed that IDF's chief of staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, supports the 'security annexation' of sections of Gaza (Image: Flash90)

By The JC Leader

Europe fails to stand up for the Druze in Syria and falls for Hamas propaganda

The widening strategic disconnect between Israel and many Western governments – and the inability even to agree on basic facts – is a deeply troubling development

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July 23, 2025 13:26

Smoke rises in the distance as Bedouin and other fighters gather in the city of Sweida in southern Syria's Druze majority province on July 19, 2025. (Image: Getty)

By Jake Wallis Simons

From Lammy to LBC: How Hamas propaganda has captured Britain’s discourse

It is essential that we begin to turn the tide of misinformation that is poisoning our culture. Not just for the sake of Jews and Israel, but also for the sake of the West

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July 23, 2025 13:10

Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy (Image: Getty)

Palestinian Islamic Jihad says it has lost contact with terrorists holding Nova survivor hostage

Rom Braslavski was working as a security guard at the music festival and saved several lives before being abducted

By Jacob Jaffa

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July 23, 2025 10:46

PIJ has claimed it has lost contact with the terrorists holding Rom Braslavski (Image: Hostages and Missing Families Forum)

Israel denies Gaza famine claims as aid shortage blamed on UN distribution failings

An Israeli security officials claimed that international organisations are delivering supplies at around half the promised rate

By Jacob Jaffa

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July 23, 2025 09:38

Israel has denied claims from international aid agencies that starvation is widespread in Gaza (Image: Getty)

Children’s entertainer Ms Rachel condemns Hamas after backlash over Gaza appeals

The educational TV host has gained a global following, but some parents were unhappy that some of her videos took on a more political tone

By Jacob Jaffa

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July 22, 2025 15:00

Ms Rachel, real name Rachel Accurso, has condemned Hamas after receiving criticism for her pro-Gaza advocacy online (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)

Bob Geldof says all Israelis to blame for ‘famine’ in Gaza – and they should fill their cars with food and ‘drive through the border’

Israel’s new doctrine in the north: from containment to coercion

Child ‘misleadingly’ presented as symbol of Gaza starvation ‘suffers from muscular disorder’

BBC ‘stands by’ Jeremy Bowen over claim there is ‘clear evidence’ of Israeli ‘war crimes’

Masorti rabbi leads open letter accusing Israel of ‘callous indifference to starvation’

Netanyahu rebukes minister over claim Israel wants to ‘wipe out Gaza’

US pulls out of Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas refused ‘to act in good faith’

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

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Bob Geldof says all Israelis to blame for ‘famine’ in Gaza – and they should fill their cars with food and ‘drive through the border’

Israel’s new doctrine in the north: from containment to coercion

Child ‘misleadingly’ presented as symbol of Gaza starvation ‘suffers from muscular disorder’

BBC ‘stands by’ Jeremy Bowen over claim there is ‘clear evidence’ of Israeli ‘war crimes’

Masorti rabbi leads open letter accusing Israel of ‘callous indifference to starvation’

Netanyahu rebukes minister over claim Israel wants to ‘wipe out Gaza’

US pulls out of Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas refused ‘to act in good faith’

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

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

Far-right minister claims IDF chief supports ‘security annexation’ of sections of Gaza

Europe fails to stand up for the Druze in Syria and falls for Hamas propaganda

From Lammy to LBC: How Hamas propaganda has captured Britain’s discourse

Palestinian Islamic Jihad says it has lost contact with terrorists holding Nova survivor hostage

Israel denies Gaza famine claims as aid shortage blamed on UN distribution failings

Children’s entertainer Ms Rachel condemns Hamas after backlash over Gaza appeals

World Health Organisation claims staff quarters and warehouse attacked by IDF