Jews, Muslims, Christians, Hindus and Buddhists to join peace marchin Trafalgar Square; Voices from the tunnels: a chilling reminder of the ordeal of the hostages in Gaza;‘War’ among children’s words of the year due to Israel-Hamas conflict

 

THE DAILY EDITION Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Voices from the tunnels: a chilling reminder of the ordeal of the hostages in Gaza BY BEATRICE SAYERS MPs, academics, faith leaders and influencers are being invited to a disused warehouse to experience the conditions in which the Israeli hostages are being held – and Jewish News was given a preview

‘Progressives must stand with the oppressed women of Iran,’ says Labour’s Wayne David BY LEE HARPIN   Survey: Four in 10 British Jews have suffered antisemitism at work since 7 October BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER   One dead, 17 wounded in suspected car-ramming and stabbing in central Israel BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL

‘War’ among children’s words of the year due to Israel-Hamas conflict BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER The word was picked by a total of 31% of children according to Oxford University Press, while 24% went with “coronation”.

Chief Rabbi Mirvis joins rabbis and rebbetzens at unity conference BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Israel’s President Herzog sends message of support to 11th annual Aleinu gathering at South Hampstead synagogue

Iron Nation makes the first two investments of its $20m impact fund BY CANDICE KRIEGER

Jews, Muslims, Christians, Hindus and Buddhists to join peace march BY JENNI FRAZER Next weekend’s event from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square and back will call for non-violence and reconciliation.

Israeli footballer arrested in Turkey for showing solidarity with hostages during match BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL Sagiv Jehezkel pointed to his wristband where the text “100 days. October 7,” was written after scoring against Trabzonspor.

Gary Lineker ‘prejudiced’ for call for sport to ban Israel, says former FA chair BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG

Cleverly moves to ban Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir as terror organisation BY PA ‘Hizb ut-Tahrir is an antisemitic organisation that actively promotes and encourages terrorism, including praising and celebrating the appalling October 7 attacks.’

JLM conference / Sadiq Khan addresses criticism of Gaza stance in JLM appearance BY LEE HARPIN   JLM conference / Starmer: I’ll protect community from Jew haters ‘hiding behind the Palestinian cause’ BY LEE HARPIN   JLM conference / Luciana Berger returns to key role for Labour overseeing mental health strategy BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER

Hundreds join ‘Bring Them Home’ bike ride as world marks 100 days since Hamas attacks BY CANDICE KRIEGER Mike Marlowe, whose son Jake was killed on 7 October, was among the 500 cyclists, who took to their bikes in London on Sunday as part of a mass global solidarity ride

Opinion: A war for the future of the Middle East BY BARONESS META RAMSAY The stakes couldn’t be higher in securing the long-term future of the region, writes Meta Ramsay, chair of Labour Friends of Israel

Community celebrates volunteer heroes at annual JVN Award ceremony BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Jewish Volunteer Network special recognition award presented to CST volunteers whilst Kindertransport refugees Ann and Bob Kirk won Outstanding Lifetime Achievement

Yavneh College rated ‘Good’ in latest Ofsted report BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG