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antisemitism in the arts

Jewish artists claim ‘from the river to the sea’ slogan not antisemitic in new industry guidance

Signatories include Toby Marlow, writer and composer of hit musical Six

By Eliana Jordan

3 min read

Protesters holding placards take part in a demonstration in central London, on November 26, 2023, to protest against antisemitism. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

A UN official's claim that 14,000 Palestinian children are at risk of starvation in the next two days has been debunked, with the figure actually projected across the next year (Image: Getty)

UN forced to correct claim 14,000 Gazan children could die in 48 hours after it was debunked

The figure came from an independent report into instances of starvation in the Strip, but was projected over a whole year rather than two days

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

A man with a knife was filmed hacking off a mezuzah from a London home on Monday morning (Photo: Shomrim X)

Police search for knife-wielding man who hacked mezuzahs off Golders Green doors

The suspect was captured on camera, sparking fears other homes could be targeted

By Jane Prinsley

1 min read

Kneecap has reportedly threatened to sue a group of music agents who called for the band to be dropped from Glastonbury as it faces a counter-terror investigation (Image: Getty)

Anti-Israel band Kneecap ‘threatens to sue’ music agents calling for Glastonbury gig cancellation amid counter-terror probe

A confidential email trail was reportedly leaked to the band, which is now said to be exploring legal actions over the allegedly ‘defamatory’ comments from senior industry figures

1 min read

UK suspends trade deal talks with Israel over new Gaza operation

Foreign Secretary David Lammy accused the Israeli government of ‘isolating Israel from its friends and partners’ through its ‘egregious actions and rhetoric’

3 min read

This man knows how you can talk to your children about Israel

Israel’s former ambassador to the UK Daniel Taub, is a man who thinks he’s cracked how to disagree respectfully

By Simon Rocker

6 min read

Palestine flag flown over Jewish cemetery in Plymouth ‘breached Equality Act’

The homeowner at the centre of the row has accused opponents of the flag of antisemitism

2 min read

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Hamas welcomes UK statement threatening ‘concrete action’ against Israel if Gaza War continues

The statement, made jointly with France and Canada, called for a wholesale renewal of humanitarian aid to the Strip, but was labelled a “prize” for Hamas by Benjamin Netanyahu

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Hamas has welcomed a joint statement by the UK, France and Canada urging Israel to end its latest offensive in Gaza (Image: Getty)

Magnate admits breaching US sanctions on Iran

George Gialozoglou told the High Court he knew his tankers were carrying sanctioned Iranian oil and admitted forged documents were used to disguise its origin

By Jane Prinsley

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A Greek shipping magnate has admitted that his vessels have been in breach of US sanctions against Iran (Photo: stock image by AFP via Getty Images, does not depict ship involved in case)

UK threatens ‘concrete actions’ against Israel if it goes ahead with Gaza operation

Netanyahu says the statement with Canada and France ‘offers Hamas a huge prize for its genocidal attacks’

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UK to draw up new powers to tackle IRGC after spying charges against Iranians

Government review of terror legislation recommends equivalent to proscription for IRGC

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

The government will effectively ban the IRGC with new legislation against hostile foreign states (Photo: Getty Images)

Co-op’s members pass PSC-backed motion with false Gaza death toll

The motion urged Co-op leadership to demonstrate ‘moral courage and leadership’ by removing Israeli goods from its shelves

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

The Co-op's board has passed a motion calling for a boycott of Israeli products in its stores (Image: Getty)

Over 200 MPs call for IRGC proscription after Iran spy plot charges

Three Iranians have appeared in court accused of spying for Tehran after coming to the UK as asylum seekers

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A group of more than 200 MPs has called on the government to proscribe the IRGC (Image: Alamy)

Religious leaders call for ‘a more compassionate narrative’ on migration

HIAS+JCORE spearheaded a letter to the PM after the announcement of the government’s immigration reforms

2 min read

The Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds a press conference on immigration at Downing Street (Photo: Getty Images)

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Khamenei-linked Islamic centre hit with new Charity Commission order

The Islamic Centre of England is facing tighter scrutiny of its website, social media and speakers amid an ongoing extremism probe

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

An event at the Islamic Centre of England (Image: Getty)

Gary Lineker leaves BBC and will not present next year’s World Cup coverage after antisemitism row

The BBC’s highest paid presenter was preparing to leave Match of the Day at the end of the Premier League season

2 min read

Gary Lineker has come under fire for sharing an anti-Zionist lecture on Instagram

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