Jewish community

Israeli ministers have voiced support for rebuilding Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip, which were dismantled in 2005 when Israel withdrew from the territory. The calls come amid the ongoing war in Gaza and add to debate over the territory's future, with Palestinian officials and much of the international community opposing any renewed Israeli presence there.

Jewish organisations Torah Jews and Voice of Rabbis organised a public message responding to comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his address to the UN General Assembly. The action, highlighted alongside calls for a ceasefire and discussion of Palestine, is drawing attention as it frames anti-Netanyahu messaging as coming from within Jewish communities themselves.

A former bodyguard of the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack against Jewish communities in Europe, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. Details about the suspect's location, the target countries, and whether accomplices were involved have not been disclosed, and authorities have not yet officially confirmed the arrest.

A former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been arrested on suspicion of planning an attack against Jewish targets in Europe, according to reporting by The Jerusalem Post. Details about the suspect's identity, the intended targets and which country carried out the arrest have not been disclosed. The case is likely to intensify concern in European capitals about Hamas-linked activity abroad.