SPECIAL REPORT: Jewish News on the ground inside Hamas’ largest Gaza terror tunnel;Counselling magazine removes article about Jewish trauma over backlash fears; MPs to debate call for the establishment of a British Jewish History Month

 

THE DAILY EDITION Tuesday, January 2, 2024

SPECIAL REPORT: Jewish News on the ground inside Hamas’ largest Gaza terror tunnel BY JOTAM CONFINO IN THE GAZA STRIP Our foreign editor gains access to the biggest terror tunnel discovered in northern Gaza, just 400 metres from the Erez border crossing with Israel.

Counselling magazine removes article about Jewish trauma over backlash fears BY RICHARD FERRER The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy has withdrawn a piece by a mental health expert on how Jews in Manchester are struggling to cope with the 7 October massacre.

MPs to debate call for the establishment of a British Jewish History Month BY LEE HARPIN Nickie Aiken, the Conservative MP for Cities of London and Westminster, has secured a Commons debate on Jan 11th aimed at recognising contribution made by British Jews to UK life

Cameron talks to Iranian counterpart as Shapps condemns Houthi attacks   Cameron meets Lebanese prime minister amid concerns over Gaza escalation

Israel’s Supreme Court strikes down controversial judicial reform BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL The “Reasonableness Law” was part of the government’s attempt to weaken the Supreme Court, which caused weekly, unprecedented demonstrations across Israel.

Oh yes they have! JW3 panto nominated for two national awards BY JENNI FRAZER Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Pig in two categories for prestigious Offie awards — best panto and an individual nomination of Josh Middleton for best musical director.

First UK maritime shipment of aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt BY PA The UK has so far announced it will spend almost £60 million in additional humanitarian funding in Gaza this financial year.

Tony Blair denies report linking him role in resettling Gazans BY JN REPORTER “The Channel 12 report in Israel linking Tony Blair to a discussion about a ‘role’ in the ‘voluntary resettlement of Gazans’ in Arab and other countries is a lie,” Blair said.

JLM to stage conference in ‘pivotal year for both Jewish community and Labour’ BY LEE HARPIN In a general election year Labour have committed big names to speak at JLM’s One Day Conference on January 14th

Police say man professing ‘love’ for Hamas was just ‘amicably arguing’ for his cause BY RICHARD FERRER EXCLUSIVE: Jewish News supplied video of the incident on Oxford Street to the police along with the man’s mobile number and email address. Police have refused to investigate, saying the proud terrorist sympathiser was legally “supporting his own view”.

Married couple arrested after putting ‘bloody handprints’ on Downing Street gate BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER

Jewish News co-publisher Justin Cohen awarded MBE in New Year Honours List BY JENNI FRAZER Philanthropist Gerald Ronson is knighted as awards go to Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, Brighton Football Club chair Tony Bloom and head of Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel Gavin Stollar

‘I loved playing Anthony Hopkins’ mum’ says One Life actress Helena Bonham Carter BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Film icon tells Jewish News of her film character Babette, the indomitable mother of British Kindertransport hero Sir Nicholas Winton

Daughter of Nicholas Winton made ‘pretty big ask’ for casting of One Life film BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER   Rachel Riley reflects on ‘sombre’ new year amid Gaza conflict BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER