Sometimes, I really wish there were a GodFrom the blog of Richard Ferrer at Jewish News Aug 21 26August 21, 2026Article at The Times Of Israel
Glastonbury distances itself from performer’s ‘Death to IDF’ chantFestival insists it “does not condone hate speech” as BBC weighs broadcast of incendiary performance and police launch review Jun 28 25June 28, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
OPINION: Twelve days that changed the Middle East and shattered the illusion of IranThe shadow of Tehran has lifted. The threat is not gone, but the rules have changed and everyone in the region knows it Jun 26 25June 26, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
OPINION: If you hate Israel, you hate Jews. Own itAnti-Zionism is not a protest, it’s a pathology — a deep, deranged hatred disguised as politics, infecting the left and much of the Muslim world, aimed squarely at the soul of Judaism itself May 28 25May 28, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
OPINION: Where have all the grown-ups gone?How did we end up in a place where saying, 'I support the Palestinians and the eradication of Hamas' gets you branded a traitor by both sides? May 15 25May 15, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
£22 million cheque-cashing scandal triggers investigation into eight Jewish charitiesInquiry comes after HMRC probe into the financial activities of 105 charities between 2021 and 2023 May 14 25May 14, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
Survivor’s song: Israel’s Eurovision star raises her voice from the ruinsShe lived through 7 October by playing dead beneath the bodies of friends. Now Yuval Raphael has arrived at the Eurovision Song Contest to turn horror into hope May 07 25May 07, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
Music legend refuses Channel 5 request to remove hostage badgeBroadcaster blurs emblem showing solidarity with Israelis held in Gaza – 10cc icon Graham Gouldman says he would have walked out rather than take it off Apr 16 25April 16, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
OPINION: Riverway Law and the line between civilisation and savageryBy choosing to represent Hamas, this grubby little outfit has done Britain a public service, leaving 7 October apologists nowhere to hide Apr 13 25April 13, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
Author’s attack on ‘dehumanisation’ of Hamas triggers walkout at heated LSE eventThe co-author of controversial new book Understanding Hamas and Why That Matters has denounced the “dehumanisation of Hamas and other Palestinian resistance groups”. Speaking at an event titled Understanding Hamas at the London School of Economics… Mar 11 25March 11, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
BBC faces possible terror probe over payments to family of Hamas terrorist - Jewish NewsMetropolitan police "assessing whether police action is required" after the broadcast of Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone Feb 28 25February 28, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
BBC admits family of Hamas minister WAS PAID for Gaza documentary - Jewish NewsBroadcaster reveals that Hoyo Films, which made the programme, has told them the son of a Hamas minister had been given money via his sister’s bank account for the narration Feb 27 25February 27, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
Mother of British teen killed in Tel Aviv bombing reluctantly accepts killer’s release to save hostages - Jewish NewsAshraf Zughayer, who arranged the bombing that killed six people, including 19-year-old Jesner, served just 22 years of six life sentences Feb 07 25February 07, 2025Article at The Times Of Israel
Guardian restores Israeli whisky that it edited out of drinks column - Jewish NewsReaders express concern that the newspaper might be boycotting Israel-related content after an Israeli whisky was removed from a print and online feature Nov 05 24November 05, 2024Article at The Times Of Israel
From Tel Aviv to Tottenham, every Jew feels like they are a targetAs the anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks is marked, Richard Ferrer, editor of ‘Jewish News’, reports on how it feels to be Jewish in the UK right now where, he argues, antisemitism has escalated to a terrifying level Within hours of Hamas’s… Oct 06 24October 06, 2024Article at The Independent
Bank apologises after email describes Hamas leader’s death as ‘sad’A leading global investment bank has issued an apology for sending an email to clients that lamented the death of Hamas’ political leader and the mastermind behind the 7 October terror attack on Israel as “sad”. Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS), one… Aug 01 24August 01, 2024Article at The Times Of Israel
Heartbreaking image of murdered hostage Maya Goren feeding Kfir Bibas before 7 OctoberIt’s a deeply haunting image that underscores the incalculable human cost of 7 October. Baby Kfir Bibas gazes lovingly up at his nursery teacher Maya Goren as she tenderly feeds him at the kindergarten at Kibbutz Nir Oz, just weeks before they were… Jul 25 24July 25, 2024Article at The Times Of Israel
OPINION: Next time Israel, maybe send Yahya Sinwar a friendly save-the-date cardIt was a miraculous operation, reminiscent of the historic Entebbe raid. IDF soldiers valiantly freed four Israeli citizens held captive by Hamas since being abducted from the Nova music festival on 7 October. The glorious footage of Noa Argamani,… Jun 12 24June 12, 2024Article at The Times Of Israel
THEATRE REVIEW: Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick live up to Plaza Hotel’s five-star ratingPlaza Suite at the Savoy Theatre, London Verdict: 5/5 Sarah Jessica Parker found fame playing a single woman with more on-off relationships than a light switch, but in real life she found her happy ever after long ago as half of one of Hollywood’s… Feb 02 24February 02, 2024Article at The Times Of Israel
FILM REVIEW: The twilight zone between evil and ignoranceThe Zone Of Interest 5/5 Our house has subsidence. It’s bang, bang, BANG from dawn ‘til dusk as the builders fix wonky floors, leaky pipes and cracked walls. Working from home, I’ve nailed the knack of tuning out the din to the point where, writing… Jan 24 24January 24, 2024Article at The Times Of Israel
