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February 9, 2024, 3:46 pm
Uncle of Supernova terror survivor runs 700 miles to show solidarity with Gaza hostages
James Sorene has raised more than £3500 for Magen David Adom, running 62 miles a week, with each run dedicated to an Israeli held by Hamas
By James Sorene and Michelle Rosenberg
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his vote during Israel's parliamentary election in Jerusalem April 9, 2019. Photo by: Emil Salman-JINIPIX
February 25, 2020, 3:34 pm
OPINION: Will Israel’s election trilogy complete the saga?
This election has seen the main characters return, but they are stuck in a stale format and the writers are struggling with the script, says James Sorene of BICOM
By James Sorene
January 27, 2020, 9:45 am
OPINION: The postcard from Poland
To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, James Sorene speaks about a trip to Poland, to discover the story of his great-grandfather's family
By James Sorene
Prince Charles
January 21, 2020, 10:02 am
OPINION: Prince Charles’ Israel visit marks a new era in bilateral relations
When the heir to the throne lands in the Jewish state, it will renew a partnership that encompasses trade, tech, innovation, counter-terrorism, defence and security
By James Sorene
Thousands of Tunisians rallied in celebration of the first anniversary of the popular uprising that toppled their long-standing dictator and unleashed the Arab Spring revolutions in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, on December 17, 2011. Poeple gather at Mohamed Bouazizi square, named after the fruitseller whose self-immolation sparked the revolution that ousted a dictator and ignited the Arab Spring. Photo by Nacer Talel/ImagesDeTunisie/ABACAPRESS.COM # 301951_011
December 19, 2019, 11:00 am
OPINION: The Middle East in 2020
A BICOM releases its forecast for the coming 12 months, James Sorene analyses how the political landscape may shape up
By James Sorene
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn giving his keynote speech at the party's annual conference. (Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire via Jewish News)
December 12, 2019, 9:32 am
OPINION: Labour antisemitism will destroy British democracy
As the country goes to the polls, James Sorene of BICOM reflects on the consequences of Jeremy Corbyn getting into power
By James Sorene
December 8, 2019, 2:23 pm
OPINION: What does the great British public think about Israel?
After BICOM's annual poll measuring UK-Israel attitudes, conducted by Populus, James Sorene picks apart the data
By James Sorene
Burnt cars sit after a Tuesday's rocket firing from Gaza, in Sderot, southern Israel, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. Gaza officials say new Israel airstrikes have killed a few militants. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
November 13, 2019, 4:03 pm
OPINION: Why this Gaza conflict is different from other Gaza conflicts
As hundreds of rockets rain down on Israel, James Sorene of BICOM looks at the implications of this latest round of violence on the region
By James Sorene
Chinese Xi Jinping with Ali Khamenei (right) and president Hassan Rouhani. Ayatolla Khomeini is in the portrait on the wall (BICOM/Jewish News)
November 7, 2019, 10:38 am
OPINION: Is China the real force behind Iran?
After BICOM launched its latest report about UK-China relations and the impact on the Middle East, James Sorene reflects on the Asian powerhouse's impact on the Islamic republic
By James Sorene
Benjamin Netanyahu with IDF chief staff Aviv Kochavi
October 17, 2019, 2:38 pm
OPINION: As Netanyahu governs alone, is it time to bring Gantz into the room?
With Israel's PM governing without a working coalition and conflict heating up in Northern Syria, James Sorene of Bicom reflects on his political problems which are being neglected
By James Sorene
Joint List party leader Ayman Odeh filming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a discussion on the Security Cameras Law, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on September 11, 2019. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** איימן עודה תאריך כנסת מליאה הצבעה חוק המצלמות ביבי בנימין נתניהו
September 13, 2019, 10:15 am
OPINION: Once again, the Israeli election is too close to call
Before Israelis go to the polls for the second time this year, James Sorene of BICOM runs through the last minute polls to map out who might be victorious
By James Sorene
August 30, 2019, 1:56 pm
OPINION: Israel begins new battle in long war with Iran
As the IDF trades drone strikes with retaliation threats from Hezbollah and Iran, James Sorene of Bicom looks at the recent regional escalation
By James Sorene
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves to his supporters after polls for Israel's general elections closed in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, April 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
August 7, 2019, 9:08 am
OPINION: Why is Benjamin Netanyahu still so popular?
With the second Israeli election of 2019 looming - James Sorene looks at how the incumbent PM maintains so much support in spite of all the troubles that have dogged recently
By James Sorene
July 31, 2019, 9:45 am
OPINION: Israeli parties go merger mad
Ahead of September's Israeli election, James Sorene of Bicom reflects on the spate of mergers in an attempt to topple Bibi Netanyahu
By James Sorene
President Donald Trump addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
July 2, 2019, 2:22 pm
OPINION: Will Trump do a deal with Iran?
After the Islamic Republic breaks the limit of its enriched uranium stockpile, violating the JCPOA deal, James Sorene of Bicom looks at the next step for the US
By James Sorene
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