Global powers complicit in Sudan’s endless suffering
Horrifying reports from Sudan have drawn attention to a battle between rival militias that has for years been causing untold suffering to millions of Sudanese, with global complicity.
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How to end Israeli apartheid
It was difficult to imagine, in the immediate aftermath of the Hamas-led October 7 attacks, the utter scale of genocidal devastation that Israel would unleash on Gaza, and the extent of the world’s failure to intervene for two years. What was already painfully clear, though, was that the status quo that had preceded the attacks … Continued
Pressure mounting to ban Israel from world soccer
The FAI has voted to submit a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from its European club and international competitions. The vote – proposed by Bohemians – was put to the FAI’s General Assembly at an EGM this afternoon, which was held directly before the AGM in Blanchardstown in Dublin. The proposal for the vote … Continued
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Aston Villa – What have we learned?
We post below a video recording of a really informative and probing webinar, organised at short notice to mull over the lessons of the Maccabi Tel Aviv saga. This blog editor urges you to watch it!
Organised and chaired by Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi, the webinar brought together a rich panel of football experts, football fans and voices from communities in Birmingham to reflect on events of the past fortnight and their historical context.
Settler Violence: dramatic escalation in October ’25
By Leah Levane
The levels of settler violence has escalated almost beyond measure and well beyond bearable. On day 1 of the 2025 Olive harvest, Palestinians and Israeli and international volunteers were attacked (the latter two groups sometimes excluded from a speedily declared “closed military zone”. In one attack (pictured), dozens of settlers and soldiers used live ammunition, batons and stones during the attack. Several Palestinians and solidarity activists were injured, including journalists, among them the Activestills photographer, Wahaj Bani Moufleh. Four cars were set on fire. The olive harvest comes at a time of an unprecedented surge in attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
Jews say Mazeltov and Mabrouk to Mamdani
By Leah Levane
Despite the millions of dollars donated by billionaires and he scaremongering (not least by the Jewish Establishment) to try to defeat him, Mamdani won with just over 50% of the vote. Amongst those who voted for him and were excited by his victory were 33% of the Jews who live in New York City and over 60% of younger Jews. This shows many things including that more and more Jews (as we know) will not only not be put off by a candidate who advocates for Palestine but see that as a key and positive part of his stance.
Zohran Mamdani wins for New Yorkers – and all of us?
By Leah Levane
How many of us outside New York or even the USA were excited by the possibility of Zohran Mamdani being Mayor of New York? I certainly was and now he IS the Mayor elect and will take up his post on January 1st. Here is a fascinating collection of responses from people with a connection to New York. This is not a scientific survey but conveys the excitement but not without some caution and even criticism.
Fueling antisemitism in the US
I keep thinking about how the Jewish establishment — with its fixation on Israel above all else — has fueled the current explosion of antisemitism on the right. The right has always been obsessed with the “loyalty” question. Think McCarthyism. Before Gaza, MAGA— following Trump — fixated on what it saw as the disloyalty of … Continued
Racist assaults on Palestinians normalised in Jerusalem
Over the last two days, Israeli politicians have been competing over who can voice deeper shock at Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor of New York City, and who can more forcefully warn the city’s Jews of a wave of antisemitism and hate crimes. “Antisemitism defeated common sense,” National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said. Diaspora Affairs … Continued
Geoffrey Bindman – an obituary note
JVL Introduction We at JVL are very sad to hear to hear of Geoffrey Bindman’s death. There will no doubt be many obituaries that remind us of his truly path-breaking work and his remarkable achivevements. For now we note his passing by reposting Bindmans’ offical obituary and adding a personal note from Jenny Manson, JVL’s … Continued