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Orthodox lawyer calls for rabbinic intervention as wig prices soar over £8,000

The Charedi community has also raised concerns over the rising cost of traditional fur shtreimels worn by some Chasidic men

By Melanie Swan

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Israel

Israel did not agree to Gaza withdrawal plan, says Netanyahu

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

United Nations General Assembly Hall at the UN Headquarters in New York City (Image: Wikipedia)

By Leah Benoz

BBC’s failure to scrutinise the UN’s treatment of Israel betrays its duty to hold power to account

4 min read

Settlement of Gilo, located in the West Bank south of Jerusalem (Getty)

NHS

Exclusive: Trade embargo against Israeli settlements ‘runs risk of damaging the NHS’

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

A Dassault Falcon 6X aircraft performing an exhibition flight during the 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show at the ParisLe Bourget Airport on June 16, 2025 (Getty Images)

Ireland

New Irish government jet ‘can’t land in fog’ after ministers demanded Israeli-made guidance system be removed

By Gabrielle Apfel

1 min read

US President Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One (Getty Images)

By Mardo Soghom

Trump’s repeated retreats risk weakening US deterrence and emboldening Iran

3 min read

German flags on the Reichstag building on July 26, 2026 (Getty Images)

Germany

German court rules that Israel-Nazi comparisons are protected speech

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

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Exclusive: British antisemitic influencer who blamed Israel for Berlin Pride attack exposed as convicted attempted robber

The Saviour, whom the JC can identify as Josh Kent-Smith, was jailed for a year and nine months over his involvement in a robbery in 2019

By Daniel Ben-David

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August 3, 2026 16:52

Josh Kent-Smith, who goes by the name The Saviour on social media, standing next to Jews belonging to the anti-Zionist group Neturei Karta (Credit: YouTube)

By Jake Wallis Simons

The BBC has finally upheld a complaint – astonishingly, it’s for alleged pro-Israel bias

If Auntie could apply its newfound willingness to admit wrongdoing to its real failings – starting with its relentlessly negative coverage of the Jewish state – that would be genuine progress

2 min read

August 3, 2026 15:44

‘Israel is where the warmongers must feel the pain’ - the warning coming out of Iran

President Trump cancels strikes but fears rise that the Islamic Republic could escalate the war and attack Israel

By Ali Hamedani

4 min read

August 3, 2026 14:24

An Iranian man walks past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in central Tehran on August 3, 2026.(Getty Images)

Israel rises to second on ‘Big Mac Index’ inflation measure

Only Switzerland tops the Jewish state when it comes to the price of McDonalds’ flagship burger, according to the 2026 Big Mac Index

By JC Reporter

1 min read

August 3, 2026 12:01

McDonald's best-known burger, the Big Mac, is enjoyed globally - including in Israel (Photo: Getty)

Uganda unveils memorial statue of Yonatan Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport

The Israeli PM’s brother fell leading an elite force to rescue 106 hostages in 1976

By JC Reporter

1 min read

August 3, 2026 11:18

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's army chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, attends the unveiling of the memorial to Lt Col Yonatan 'Yoni' Netanyahu at Entebbe International Airport (Photo: UBC Uganda/X)

Javier Bardem claims Israel stands to benefit from Spanish migrant crisis

‘We don’t know who engineered this crisis, but we know who benefits from a weakened, destabilised Spain,’ the actor said

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

August 2, 2026 14:30

Spanish actor Javier Bardem (Photo: Getty)

Boy George splits from ‘gutless’ label manager over Israel solidarity song

The Culture Club frontman said he is ‘losing a few people’ from his life by ‘standing up for Jewish friends’

By Lorin Bell-Cross

1 min read

August 2, 2026 14:27

Boy George performing at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final in May (Getty Images)

By Susan Hall

Sadiq Khan’s false genocide claims against Israel are fuelling antisemitism

Instead of tackling London’s acute problems, the mayor has drifted ever further beyond the responsibilities of his office

2 min read

July 31, 2026 13:17

London Mayor Sadiq Khan (Image: Getty Images)

Boy George pulls out of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ days after releasing pro-Israel song

‘George has never been afraid to stand by his personal convictions’ said the star’s manager while announcing his departure from the show

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

July 31, 2026 11:16

Boy George during the London Eurovision Party on April 19, 2026 (Getty Images)

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Orthodox lawyer calls for rabbinic intervention as wig prices soar over £8,000

Israel did not agree to Gaza withdrawal plan, says Netanyahu

BBC’s failure to scrutinise the UN’s treatment of Israel betrays its duty to hold power to account

Exclusive: Trade embargo against Israeli settlements ‘runs risk of damaging the NHS’

New Irish government jet ‘can’t land in fog’ after ministers demanded Israeli-made guidance system be removed

Trump’s repeated retreats risk weakening US deterrence and emboldening Iran

German court rules that Israel-Nazi comparisons are protected speech

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