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What Matters Most On Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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Abu Wadee, 33, also known as Mosab Abdulkarim Al-Gassa

Alleged Hamas supporter jailed after trying to enter UK illegally

By Jewish News Reporter

The court heard how Abu Wadee had livestreamed his arrival on a small boat from France

Irish rap trio Kneecap, known for their provocative lyrics and political activism. Photo taken from X

Kneecap threatens legal action against critics after calls to axe Glastonbury set

By Annabel Sinclair

Badenoch: My party is ‘last line of defence’ for Israel in Parliament

Keir Starmer meets Israeli president Isaac Herzog in 2023

Starmer tells Labour MPs UK could take further action if Israel’s Gaza offensive continues

At meeting of the PLP on Monday, the PM rejected calls for immediate recognition of a Palestinian state, saying this should take place only under right conditions

Peter Tatchell at Saturday’s Nakba Day march in London holding placard condemning Hamas and Israeli actions. Photo Credit: Peter Tatchell/X

Peter Tatchell: Pro-Palestine stewards had me arrested over anti-Hamas sign

By Annabel Sinclair

Home Secretary confirms government to introduce new laws to proscribe ‘state threats’

Jordanian textbooks ‘justify 7 October massacre and promote antisemitism’

By Annabel Sinclair

IMPACT-se finds ‘worsening extremism’ in curriculum despite claims of moderation

Displaced Palestinians flee from Khan Younis, Gaza, amid the ongoing Israeli military offensive in the area, on Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

OPINION: It’s simply not Jewish for the Board of Deputies to remain silent

By Richard Miron

The community’s representative body only sees fit to comment on Israeli pain, not when it is Israel inflicting pain

University of Sydney students turn their backs on Jewish speaker expressing concerns over anti-semitism. Pic: Twitter/X

University students turn their back on Jewish speaker

By Michelle Rosenberg

OPINION: The rest is stupidity – Gary Lineker’s verminous rat post was one too many

By Daniel Sugarman

Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr targeted after attending Israel event at British Museum

By Annabel Sinclair

Invitation-only celebration included a tribute to Nova festival hero Aner Shapira, delivered by his parents

The Co-operative, Balloon Street, Manchester

Co-op to consider full Israel boycott after AGM vote

By Daniel Sugarman

The supermarket chain stopped sourcing products from the West Bank after a similar vote in 2007

OPINION: Eilat 2001: Innocence on the edge of a storm

It makes sense really, that Pesach 2001 was the best Eilat of all. Partly just because I had just turned 14, which was the perfect age to be there: old enough to run wild, young enough not to notice the place was a bit naff. My grandparents...Continue Reading

Josh (right) with a cousin in Eilat in the early 2000s.

Jewish director David Cronenberg is among the signatories of the open letter. Photo Credit: Wikipedia.

More than 350 filmmakers denounce Israel over ‘genocide’ in Cannes-linked letter

By Annabel Sinclair

Actors, directors and producers accuse Israeli army of targeting journalists and civilians, as film honouring slain Palestinian screens at festival

Palestinians receive aid packs

Israel ‘endangering what’s left of its moral authority’ with Gaza aid restrictions

In a letter published by the FT philanthropist Arabella Duffield becomes the latest high-profile critic of Israel’s decision to restrict aid reaching Gaza

Marching at Israel Day on Fifth, May 18th 2025, New York City. Pic: Twitter/X

50,000 join world’s largest Israel solidarity event in New York

By Michelle Rosenberg

Freed hostages join 50,000 participants in historic march through Manhattan

Mikveh stone, Jewish Museum.

Mikveh stone at the Tower of London

By Michelle Rosenberg

Jewish Museum London exhibit to feature at iconic British landmark

Tombs in the City of David, Jerusalem, the Old City.(Credit: Noam Chen for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism)

UK travel to Israel surged 133% over Pesach

By Michelle Rosenberg

Increased confidence in the Jewish State as a tourist destination with Wizz Air resuming its flights to Tel Aviv

Dame Melinda Simmons, the UK’s incoming ambassador to Poland.
Credit: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Department

Jewish diplomat Dame Melinda Simmons named UK’s new ambassador to Poland

By Annabel Sinclair

Former Kyiv envoy to take up post in August following language training

Hebrew University, Jerusalem

OPINION: As Israel continues to evolve, the role of young philanthropists is even more critical

By Benjamin Stowe

The best kind of giving is like planting a tree: it takes time to grow, but the rewards are lasting and far-reaching

Gaming titan Bukhman tops under 40s rich list as Lord Sugar retains billionaire status

By Daniel Sugarman

Mobile gaming titan Dmitry Bukhman has been named as the wealthiest billionaire under 40 in the Sunday Times Rich List. Bukhman is worth £12.54 billion together with his older brother Ivan. The Russian-born mobile gaming titan, who taught himself to code at a young age, took British citizenship earlier this year. XTX Markets founder...Continue Reading

Lord Sugar

Claudia Shnier in Split Ends

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New plays by Jewish writers open this week in Kennington and Brighton

By Poppy Shulman

Futuristic play Harmony and Split Ends about OCD will appeal to adult audiences

A group of American whisky fans who flew to London specially for the Whisky Event

Fort William to Finchley: spirits are high at London’s giant whisky simcha

By Beatrice Sayers

Visitors sampled more than 800 bottles and embraced modernity as well as tradition – but the industry remains overwhelmingly male

£20k raised at Norwood family carnival

By Michelle Rosenberg

Joyous event at Edgware Primary School raised vital funds for the charity

New charity aims to help neurodivergent people in the community

By Poppy Shulman

Eden Primary School. Pic: Courtesy

Eden Primary smashes target in first fundraising campaign

By Michelle Rosenberg

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