Police told me, ‘Hide your Jewish identity at anti-Israel rally… we cannot protect you’;Hate ‘explosion’ sparked by Hamas attacks as CST records all-time high antisemitism figures;Labour’s Jewish by-election candidate celebrates victory with Israeli-born husband

 

THE DAILY EDITION Friday, February 16, 2024

Labour’s Jewish by-election candidate celebrates victory with Israeli-born husband BY LEE HARPIN Damien Egan pays tribute to support of Yossi Felberbaum after winning Kingswood

IDF: ‘Over 85% of major medical facilities in Gaza used by Hamas’ BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL   Rishi Sunak met mayor expelled by Tories over antisemitism claims at Downing Street BY LEE HARPIN   Top UN official: ‘Hamas is not a terrorist group’ BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL

Sunak warns Netanyahu of ‘potentially devastating impact of incursion into Rafah’ BY LEE HARPIN In a telephone call the prime minister tells Israeli counterpart UK is ‘deeply concerned about the loss of civilian life in Gaza’

Conservatives expel mayor who shared ‘offensive comments’ about Jews BY LEE HARPIN

Rachel Reeves: ‘Keir Starmer hasn’t let the Jewish community down’ fighting antisemitism BY LEE HARPIN The shadow chancellor defended Keir Starmer track record on defeating anti-Jewish racism after being asked about Labour’s candidate vetting procedures

Hate ‘explosion’ sparked by Hamas attacks as CST records all-time high antisemitism figures BY JENNI FRAZER   Republican opposition to Israel aid is the latest headache for the pro-Israel community BY RON KAMPEAS (JTA)

Police told me, ‘Hide your Jewish identity at anti-Israel rally… we cannot protect you’ BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG EXCLUSIVE: Itamar Nitzan tells Jewish News he was advised to cover up his Magen David by Police Scotland to avoid “triggering” protesters.

Israel’s economy down but signs are positive, say experts after Moody downgrade BY CANDICE KRIEGER The credit rating agency recently lowered Israel to A2 citing the impact of the ongoing war with Hamas on its finances

BBC removes losing Apprentice contestant from spin-off show You’re Fired BY RICHARD FERRER Broadcaster’s action follows weeks of complaints over a tirade of anti-Jewish, anti-Hindu and misogynistic remarks by Dr Asif Munaf

Calls for probe into judge who let parachute image activists at pro-Palestine march walk free BY LEE HARPIN

OPINION: Pupils and teachers need tools to engage in 7 October debates BY YEHUDA FINK With an almost 400% increase in demand from schools for Israel educational sessions since the Hamas atrocities, StandWithUs UK is stepping in to fill the void, writes Yehuda Fink.

WIZO Commitment Awards for outstanding contribution to changing lives and building futures BY LOUISA WALTERS

JEWISH NEWS MEETS Now you see him: Julius Dein is magicking up schools BY CANDICE KRIEGER Meets the world-famous magician and celebrity favourite who’s turning his hand to philanthropy this year

OPINION: Simcha, silence and solidarity: reflections from Israel’s heartland BY ELLIOT GOODMAN The beautiful souls murdered on October 7 are not forgotten – they are being honoured and remembered by an entire nation.

COMPETITION WIN tickets to see Everybody’s Talking About Jamie! The much-loved musical returns with an all-star cast for a limited run

COMPETITION WIN an overnight stay at The Grove, with dinner and breakfast Your chance to stay at the luxury Hertfordshire hotel with stunning grounds and a range of outstanding restaurants

The cuddly toy taking away Israel’s trauma BY NICOLE LAMPERT Traumatised by October 7, Israeli children are being given a toy that has helped other young survivors of terror.

Spa day proves to be perfect recharge in the run-up to a wedding BY LOUISA WALTERS Coworth Park near Ascot is the ideal base for a mother-daughter relax and refresh

One Love star takes his Hebrew name to Hollywood BY TOUSSAINT DAVY Jewish actor Kingsley Ben Adir is Jamaica’s favourite son in the hit new movie

Barry Manilow’s Jewish musical closes on Broadway BY BRIGIT GRANT