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Jake Wallis Simons

Jake Wallis Simons is an English columnist, broadcaster, and foreign correspondent. He is known for his work in journalism, providing commentary and reporting from various locations. His professional activities span writing, broadcasting, and on-the-ground reporting, contributing to public discourse and awareness of international events.


December 1978: Birth of Jacob Timothy Wallis Simons

Jacob Timothy Wallis Simons was born in December 1978.

2009: Completes PhD at University of East Anglia

In 2009, Jake Wallis Simons completed his PhD in creative writing at the University of East Anglia.

2011: The English German Girl included in Fiction Uncovered promotion

In 2011, Jake Wallis Simons' novel, The English German Girl, about a 1930s Jewish refugee, was included in the Fiction Uncovered promotion for writers 'who deserve wider recognition'.

2014: Wins Webby Award and European Newspapers Award

In 2014, Jake Wallis Simons participated in the team which won a Webby award and a European Newspapers Award for the Telegraph's multimedia project Meet the Settlers about Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

December 2021: Appointed Editor of The Jewish Chronicle

In December 2021, Jake Wallis Simons was appointed as the editor of The Jewish Chronicle, succeeding Stephen Pollard.

2023: Publishes Israelophobia

In 2023, Jake Wallis Simons published his book Israelophobia, a work criticising anti-Zionism.

January 2025: Stepped down from Editor role

In January 2025, Jake Wallis Simons stepped down from his role as editor of The Jewish Chronicle to focus on writing books.