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‘Hamas no longer poses a stratgeic threat’: Former security chiefs call for end of ‘futile’ Gaza War

‘This is leading the State of Israel to the loss of its security and identity,’ said former Shin Bet director Ami Ayalon

By Jacob Jaffa

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A number of former Israeli security chiefs have called for the end of the 'futile' Gaza War (Image: X/@UnaXeptable)

Steve Witkoff

US envoy Witkoff says there is ‘no starvation’ in Gaza following aid site visits

By Jacob Jaffa

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) greets President of France Emmanuel Macron at 10 Downing Street ahead of a France/UK Summit on July 10, 2025 (Image: Getty)

By Shany Mor

How the West handed Hamas a win and killed the ceasefire

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Temple Mount

Rare coin from Jewish revolt against Romans uncovered near Temple Mount

By JC Reporter

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Hamas

Hostage talks collapse as Israel and Hamas both announce withdrawal

By Jacob Jaffa

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Daniel Edri took his own life last month after suffering with PTSD following his military service

Mental health

IDF sets up committee on mental health support following suicides of ex-soldiers

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Pro-Gaza MP Ayoub Khan (Image: Parliament TV).

Pro-Gaza independent MPs

Pro-Gaza MP dubbed ‘fool’ and urged to apologise for Emily Damari comments

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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By Yaakov Katz

Untangling the hard truth about Gaza: the suffering is real — but so is the spin

The suffering of civilians is real – but so is the spin. Media distortions, Hamas propaganda, and UN failures have fuelled the crisis as much as any Israeli misstep.

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July 31, 2025 15:05

Weaponised images: The photo of Osama al-Rakab, who suffers from a genetic illness, was used as evidence of Israeli ‘starvation’ (Image: COGAT)

By Jake Wallis Simons

I was sceptical Starmer made Labour safe for Jews to return – sadly I was right

The prime minister appeared to back Israel after October 7, then buckled under pressure from backbenchers until it got to the point where he’s being literally congratulated by Hamas

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July 31, 2025 14:41

Sir Keir Starmer and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn during a campaign speech on December 6, 2019 in London, England. (Image: Getty)

Communal leaders demand clarity on hostages following Palestine recognition announcement

Both the Board of Deputies and the JLC urged the prime minister to refrain from recognition as long as Hamas holds captives in Gaza

By Lorin Bell-Cross

4 min read

July 31, 2025 12:48

A group of peers, including some of the UK's foremost legal minds, has suggested that the UK's recognition of Palestine may breach international law (Image: Getty)

Gary Lineker says he’s not ‘antisemitic’ but ‘anti-child killing’

The former BBC pundit has said he’s happy he no longer has to ‘tread on eggshells’ about Gaza

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

July 31, 2025 11:48

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Gary Lineker looks on during the Premier League Hall of Fame 2024 Inductions event at HERE at Outernet on April 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images for Premier League)

UK recognition of Palestine could breach international law, senior lawyers warn

Forty members of the House of Lords, including some of the UK’s leading legal minds, have suggested the move may violate a 1933 treaty setting out the conditions for nationhood

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

July 31, 2025 11:17

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Image: Getty)

By Tom Gross

From Reagan to Trump: Even US presidents have been taken in by distorted anti-Israel media images

That is not to say there is not hunger in Gaza. The question is whether Western politicians reacting to the media repeating Hamas propaganda designed to keep Hamas in power, is the best way to achieve a better future for Gaza

3 min read

July 31, 2025 10:23

Osama Al-Rakab, 5, was evacuated to an Italian hospital with Israel's help (Image: COGAT)

Canada becomes third G7 nation to announce it will recognise Palestine at UN conference

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the decision was ‘predicated on the Palestinian Authority’s commitment to much-needed reforms’

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

July 31, 2025 09:40

Canada has announced it will recognise a Palestinian State at a UN General Assembly meeting in September (Image: Getty)

By Stephen Flatow

Turkey’s dangerous drift from Nato ally to Islamist agitator

As President Erdoğan cosies up to terrorists and autocrats, it’s time for the West to stop pretending that he is still a reliable partner.

2 min read

July 30, 2025 15:11

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (Image: Getty)

Far-right Israeli minister calls for hostages to be redesignated as ‘prisoners of war’ to prioritise ‘victory’ over Hamas

Amichai Eliyahu said the issue of the 50 captives still held by Hamas should be ‘dealt with at the end’ of the war

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

July 30, 2025 14:33

Amichai Eliyahu has suggested that the Gaza hostages should be redesignated as 'prisoners of war' to prioritise 'victory' over Hamas (Image: Flash90)

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‘Hamas no longer poses a stratgeic threat’: Former security chiefs call for end of ‘futile’ Gaza War

US envoy Witkoff says there is ‘no starvation’ in Gaza following aid site visits

How the West handed Hamas a win and killed the ceasefire

Rare coin from Jewish revolt against Romans uncovered near Temple Mount

Hostage talks collapse as Israel and Hamas both announce withdrawal

IDF sets up committee on mental health support following suicides of ex-soldiers

Pro-Gaza MP dubbed ‘fool’ and urged to apologise for Emily Damari comments

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