Jacob Jaffa

Jacob Jaffa

Assistant News Editor

Jacob Jaffa is the JC's Assistant News Editor. His specialist topics include UK and US politics, the far-right and antisemitism in Europe. You can reach him on jjaffa@thejc.com

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BBC Chair calls for ‘independent review’ of Middle East coverage

Dr Samir Shah admitted ‘serious failings’ on the part of the BBC and its production partner in the development of a recent documentary

By Jacob Jaffa

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BBC Chair Dr Samir Shah has called for an 'independent review' of the corporation's Middle East coverage (Image: Parliament TV)
BBC Director General Tim Davie (L) and BBC Chair Dr Samir Shah (R) were quizzed by MPs at a select committee hearing this afternoon (Image: Parliament TV)

BBC Chair admits ‘serious failings’ led to Gaza documentary scandal

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Violent clashes break out in Knesset as October 7 families barred from entering public gallery

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Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan will lead the Israeli delegation in its presidency of the IHRA (Image: Flash90)

Israel takes over IHRA presidency from the UK

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