Jake Wallis Simons

Jake Wallis Simons is a columnist for the Telegraph, a broadcaster and foreign correspondent. He also writes for publications including the Spectator and the Jewish Chronicle, the world’s oldest Jewish newspaper, of which he was formerly Editor.

His latest book, ISRAELOPHOBIA: THE NEWEST VERSION OF THE OLDEST HATRED AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT, was the Daily Telegraph book of the year. In addition, he has written four award-winning novels, including the bestselling THE ENGLISH GERMAN GIRL, about the Kindertransport.

Jake has reported from all over the world for the Daily Mail, the Telegraph and the BBC. He has presented numerous documentaries for Radio 4 and the World Service and appeared regularly on From Our Own Correspondent.

His next book, NEVER AGAIN? HOW THE WEST BETRAYED THE JEWS AND ITSELF, will be published by Little, Brown in October 2025.