IsraelGovernment declares aim of free trade agreement with IsraelAnnouncement comes amid speculation of arms embargo on the Jewish stateBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read
Progressive JudaismProgressive leaders ‘reassured’ by government’s commitment to IsraelProgressive Judaism stressed diversity of views within Jewish community in meeting with ministersBy Simon Rocker1 min read
By Yaakov LappinWhat does Israel’s strike against Hezbollah in Beirut mean for its citizens?3 min read
LebanonForeign Secretary urges British nationals to leave Lebanon, warns situation ‘could deteriorate rapidly’Lammy slams ‘malign’ Iranian activity destabilising the Middle EastBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read
By Nicole LampertThe BBC is making British Jews less safe and we shouldn’t be afraid to say itThe corporation’s litany of failures since October 7 have left many Jews unable to trust the corporation4 min read
DruzeWe need security and a hospital, say Druze leadersThe mayor of the town where 12 children were killed at the weekend is calling for shelters and a medical centreBy Jane Prinsley2 min read
Sky NewsBoard of Deputies complain to Sky News over claim Israel has ‘lust for revenge’Alex Crawford made the remark in a piece published to the broadcaster’s websiteBy Felix Pope1 min read
Will the UK suspend arms sales to Israel? What we know so farBoard of Deputies president criticised suggestions of an arms embargo last weekendBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read||July 30, 2024 10:09
Israeli Military Police raid prison to arrest 9 troops suspected of abusing Palestinian inmateAccording to whistleblowers, a Palestinian detainee was taken to a hospital in Be’er Sheva with moderate injuries to an intimate areaBy JC Reporter1 min read||July 29, 2024 14:29
War against Hezbollah means ‘tens of thousands’ of Israeli deaths – but ‘ten times more’ in LebanonReport warns that the Jewish state could be hit by thousands of strikes every dayBy Felix Pope5 min read||July 29, 2024 13:59
Turkish President Erdoğan threatens to invade IsraelTurkish Foreign Ministry also compares ‘genocidal’ Netanyahu to HitlerBy JC Reporter2 min read||July 29, 2024 10:32
Outrage over BBC reporting of Hezbollah attack which killed 12 children and teensBroadcaster criticised for ‘Ten dead in rocket attack on Israeli-occupied Golan’ headlineBy Jane Prinsley2 min read||July 28, 2024 11:13
Board of Deputies warns Starmer’s shift away from Israel could threaten national security‘Do not take our community's goodwill for granted’ President of Board of Deputies tells governmentBy Jane Prinsley2 min read||July 28, 2024 10:13
Thousands gather for funeral of children killed by Hezbollah rocket as Israel warns of ‘all-out war’Druze community and IDF vow harsh response to deadly Hezbollah attack which killed 12 children and teenagersBy Jane Prinsley3 min read||July 28, 2024 09:38
We need to address the elephant in the roomIt is time to start talking to our Muslim friends about the Middle East – and to listen to one anotherBy Mark Adlestone3 min read||July 26, 2024 15:40
Jewish leaders voice deep concern over government’s ‘shift away from Israel’Board and JLC issue statement condemning UK’s decision to drop opposition to ICC arrest warrant for Israeli leadersBy Jane Prinsley2 min read||July 26, 2024 14:58
