William to attend synagogue event that recognises ‘suffering’ caused by Gaza conflict;Brazilian president compares Israel’s conduct in Gaza to Hitler killing Jews; Investigation into birth certificate returned with ‘Israel’ scribbled out

 

THE DAILY EDITION Tuesday, February 20, 2024

William to attend synagogue event that recognises ‘suffering’ caused by Gaza conflict BY JN REPORTER Prince of Wales will also meet aid workers helping to provide humanitarian support in the region

Israel accuses dozens more UNRWA workers of taking part in 7 October massacre BY JN REPORTER   Pro-Palestine fanatics target new Labour MP over Israeli husband BY LEE HARPIN   Another Lib Dem councillor embroiled in antisemitism scandal over ‘vile Jews’ comments BY LEE HARPIN

Minister expects probe into judge who appeared to like antisemitic LinkedIn post BY JN REPORTER Social media grab seems to show magistrates court Judge Tan Ikram, who gave 12-month conditional discharge to three women found guilty of terror offence, liking post saying ‘Free Free Palestine’

Brazilian president compares Israel’s conduct in Gaza to Hitler killing Jews BY JN REPORTER   Eleven arrested at pro-Palestine demonstration in central London BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER   Israeli government ‘opposes unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state’ BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL

Investigation into birth certificate returned with ‘Israel’ scribbled out BY JN REPORTER ‘I have asked my officials to investigate this urgently and will see that appropriate action is taken,’ James Cleverly said.

Police secure opening night of London play over Jewish actress safety fears BY JN REPORTER   Congressional committee issues subpoenas to Harvard, stepping up antisemitism inquiry BY LUKE TRESS (JTA)   Lord Austin suspended from housing association for post criticising UN over Hamas tunnel BY JN REPORTER

UK-registered cargo ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels ‘at risk of sinking’ BY JN REPORTER The Rubymar sustained “catastrophic” damage in the missile attack off the coast of Yemen, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sare’e said in a statement

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

OPINION: Don’t under-estimate the disastrous impact of Israeli “settler-colonial” myths BY MICHAEL RUBIN ‘We must confront the distorted worldview which fosters hatred and antisemitism’ writes Labour Friends of Israel director Michael Rubin

Iconic London locations host Israeli art exhibition commemorating 7th October terror BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square, Covent Garden and Oxford Circus display works by 12 Israeli artists including depiction of hostage Kfir Bibas

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

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

Four sons shave their heads in solidarity with cancer patient mum BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Daniel (27), Harry (25), James (21) and Josh (18) from Elstree fundraise more than £8k for Chai Cancer Care and Cancer Research UK to support Emma Cohen