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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Rabbis

Gun-toting Orthodox rabbi turns the tables on would-be car thieves

Emanuel Goldfeiz was still dressed in his Shabbat best when he was attacked by two masked assailants

By Jacob Jaffa

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An Orthodox rabbi in Baltimore scared off two would-be car thieves after pulling out his legally-owned pistol when they attacked him (Image: CBS News)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Paul Danan attends the "Once Upon A Time in London" world premiere at Troxy on April 15, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Jewish star Paul Danan’s cause of death revealed as ‘combination of drugs’

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Franck Magennis, one of the lawyers representing Hamas in its attempt to shed its proscribed status in the UK, has claimed that Israel perpetrates the 'mass murder of Palestinian because they're not Jewish' (Image: YouTube/ElectronicIntifada)

Hamas’ UK lawyer claims Israel ‘murders’ Palestinians ‘because they’re not Jewish’

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Donald Trump has confirmed he warned Israel against striking Iranian nuclear sites as negotiations with Tehran continue (Image: Getty)

Trump warns Israel off Iran strike amid possible progress in nuclear talks

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May 27, 2025 11:23
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Benjamin Netanyahu has seemingly set the implementation of President Trump's plan for Gaza's future as a pre-condition for ending the war in the Strip (Image: Getty)
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