Israel accuses dozens more UNRWA workers of taking part in October 7 massacre;Brazilian president compares Israel’s conduct in Gaza to Hitler killing Jews;BBC director general warns staff: ‘No room for antisemitism’

 

THE DAILY EDITION Monday, February 19, 2024

Israel accuses dozens more UNRWA workers of taking part in October 7 massacre BY JN REPORTER New evidence revealed by Defence Minister Yoav Gallant to foreign journalists – 12% of UNRWA workers belong to terror groups, according to Gallant

Israeli government ‘opposes unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state’ BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL   Another Lib Dem councillor embroiled in antisemitism scandal over ‘vile Jews’ comments BY LEE HARPIN   Lord Austin suspended from housing association for post criticising UN over Hamas tunnel BY JN REPORTER

Pro-Palestine fanatics target newly-elected Labour MP over Israeli husband BY LEE HARPIN Damien Egan, elected as MP for Kingswood in Bristol last week, is being targeted by extremists after it emerged he had an Israeli husband who served in the IDF

Brazilian president compares Israel’s conduct in Gaza to Hitler killing Jews BY JN REPORTER Yad Vashem chief criticises Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for having ‘stooped to such a level of extreme distortion of the Holocaust’

BBC director general warns staff: ‘No room for antisemitism’ BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Tim Davie’s email follows a series of incidents, including a former senior member of staff who was sacked for actively promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories on social media

Matisyahu concerts cancelled after pro-Palestinian activists protest BY JTA   Phil Rosenberg sails through first stage of Board of Deputies presidency bid BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG

Congressional committee issues subpoenas to Harvard, stepping up antisemitism inquiry BY LUKE TRESS (JTA) Requests signal that the House investigation remains focused on discrimination against Jews and Israelis on campus

Two charged and will appear in court after London pro-Palestinian protest BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER Lucia Whittaker De Abrew, of Derby and Martin Prady of Somerset will appear in court.

Eleven arrested at pro-Palestine demonstration in central London BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER

Police secure opening night of London play over Jewish actress safety fears BY JN REPORTER Police were present outside London’s Criterion Theatre as actress Tracey-Ann Oberman appeared in the West End opening of the Merchant of Venice 1936 production

Kisharon Langdon appoints new fundraising director BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Newly merged learning disabilities and autism charity appoints community professional Adam Overlander-Kaye into pivotal role

OPINION: Simcha, silence and solidarity: reflections from Israel’s heartland BY ELLIOT GOODMAN   OPINION: Pupils and teachers need tools to engage in 7 October debates BY YEHUDA FINK

Seriously! Chabad rabbi to make standup debut in Soho BY BEATRICE SAYERS Completing his first ultramarathon wasn’t enough of a challenge for Islington’s Rabbi Mendy Korer, who has two comedy gigs lined up at the Sanctum Hotel on 25 February

The tattooist of Nova: Family tribute to the murdered artist and ink she inspires BY BRIGIT GRANT Shani Louk died after the attack on the Nova Festival on October 7. Since then many survivors have expressed their support for Israel on their skin

Spa day proves to be perfect recharge in the run-up to a wedding BY LOUISA WALTERS