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Church of England leaders support ‘engagement’ with Israel ‘genocide’ document despite Chief Rabbi’s warning

Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the document, which alleges a ‘Zionist project to seize all of Palestine’, could ‘only harm the cause of peace’

By Simon Rocker

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July 13, 2026 11:18

Dame Sarah Mullally, the archbishop of Canterbury, addresses the Church of England General Synod at The Church House on February 10, 2026 (Getty Images)

Coalition confirms date for 2026 Israeli elections

Prime Minister Netanyahu has confirmed he will run for office again, but faces a stern challenge from Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

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July 13, 2026 11:08

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu attends a cornerstone laying ceremony for the Atarot Heritage Center at an abandoned airport in East Jerusalem on July 5, 2026 (Getty Images)

Hearing loss hope after breakthrough by Israeli scientists

Discovery raises possibility that damaged hair cells can be regrown – a process previously thought to be impossible

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

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July 12, 2026 13:47

By Stephen Pollard

Burnham’s pandering to antizionists will unleash a torrent of antisemitism

The prime minister-in-waiting has apologised for Labour’s stance on Gaza. But when you give a bigot what he wants you don’t sate his hunger; you create an even bigger appetite for bigotry

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July 10, 2026 12:17

By Lorin Bell-Cross

Burnham has upped the anti-Israel rhetoric – but will his government act differently from Starmer’s?

Britain’s next prime minister still refused to label Israel’s actions a ‘genocide’

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July 10, 2026 09:44

Andy Burnham is guaranteed to become Britain's next prime minister. (Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

US should no longer give Israel ‘unconditional support’ says Rahm Emanuel in fiercely critical speech

Former White House chief of staff was speaking in Tel Aviv amid speculation over his own run for Democratic nomination

By Jenni Frazer

5 min read

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July 9, 2026 16:35

Rahm Emanuel speaking at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday (Israel Hadari)

New York Times news chief says he ‘probably wouldn’t have’ published Israel ‘dog rape’ article

Joe Kahn, who has special responsibility for reporting, said the article ‘wasn’t edited by the newsroom’

By JC Reporter

2 min read

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July 9, 2026 16:10

The New York Times building (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Israel and Jordan to negotiate energy for water deal at UAE summit

The meeting could revive a historic cooperation agreement between the two nations

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

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July 9, 2026 14:58

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Jordan's King Abdullah II during a visit to Amman on January 16, 2014 (Getty Images)

Thousands of cigarettes found hidden inside Gaza pineapple shipment

The discovery was made at the Lachish Crossing in southern Israel during a routine inspection.

By Pesach Benson

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July 9, 2026 12:03

Cigarettes discovered in a Gaza-bound shipment of pineapples at the Lachish Crossing on July 8, 2026 (Cogat)

Israeli city set to implement gender-segregated streets

Former hostage Noa Argamani reunites with rescuer at Entebbe commemoration

Mother whose son’s body was taken to Gaza by Unrwa worker says extra £23m UK funds for agency is ‘disappointing’

Israel’s true friend Senator Graham leaves a legacy of rare grace and dignity

IDF ‘will not sign mass exemptions’, warns army chief amid freeze on Charedi draft dodge arrests

Israeli government drops plans for free TV app after Charedi objections over Shabbat broadcasting

Chief Rabbi condemns ‘shameful’ Church of England Israel motion

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Israeli city set to implement gender-segregated streets

Former hostage Noa Argamani reunites with rescuer at Entebbe commemoration

Mother whose son’s body was taken to Gaza by Unrwa worker says extra £23m UK funds for agency is ‘disappointing’

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