Shana Tova from the NJA
As we reflect on the challenges of this past year in the wake of October 7, it’s undeniable that both Israel and British Jewry have faced a difficult period. Unbridled antisemitism has broken into full view, particularly in the UK, where Islamists and their enablers have championed an openly hostile climate against our community. This […]
NJA Responds to BBC Coverage of Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) commends the BBC for broadcasting “We Will Dance Again,” a powerful documentary capturing the heartbreaking experiences of those impacted by the October 7 Hamas massacre in Israel. However, the NJA finds serious shortcomings in the BBC’s broader coverage of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and raises concerns over its failure to accurately […]
National Jewish Assembly Stands in Solidarity with Israel During Escalating Conflict With Hezbollah
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) stands in full solidarity with Israel as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensify efforts to neutralise Hezbollah targets along the northern front. With Hezbollah having relentlessly bombarded Israeli communities in the north since the onset of the war, sparked by Hamas’s invasion on October 7, 2023, Israel has been compelled […]
NJA Hosts Crucial Event on BBC’s Coverage of Israel-Hamas War
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is pleased to announce the success of its Zoom event “Spotlight on the BBC”, held on Tuesday, 17th September 2024. The event featured prominent litigation solicitor Trevor Asserson in conversation with solicitor and activist Robert Festenstein. The discussion centred on Asserson’s recent report which revealed that the BBC breached its […]
NJA Hosts Successful Event with Yair Zivan on Combatting Extremism through Centrism
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is proud to announce the success of its recent online event, “Why Centrism is the Answer to Extremism and Polarisation,” featuring esteemed political commentator Yair Zivan. The event, which attracted a diverse audience from across the globe, focused on the growing need for centrism in today’s fractured political climate. Zivan, […]
NJA Slams BBC for Gross Breach of Editorial Guidelines in Israel-Hamas War Coverage
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is outraged by the BBC’s egregious violation of its own editorial guidelines, as exposed in a damning report revealing over 1,500 breaches during the early stages of the Israel-Hamas war. The report, which analysed a staggering 9 million words of BBC coverage, demonstrates a clear and disturbing bias against Israel, […]
NJA Hosts Timely Discussion With John Mason MSP
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) hosted a highly engaging online event on September 5, 2024, featuring SNP Parliamentarian John Mason MSP. The event, titled “Fighting for Facts,” offered an in-depth discussion on the difficulties politicians face when they speak out in support of Israel amid today’s increasingly toxic pro-Palestinian rhetoric. John Mason, who has been […]
NJA Statement on Incident at Israeli Consulate in Munich
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses its profound concern and condemnation following the shooting incident near the Israeli Consulate and a Nazi-era museum in Munich. We are grateful to the Munich police for their rapid and decisive response, which ensured that no innocent lives were lost. The safety and security of the Israeli Consulate staff […]
NJA Condemns UNWRA’s Utter Failure and Praises Israel’s Compassion Amid Gaza Polio Vaccination Campaign
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses profound disappointment and outrage at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA) for its catastrophic failure to fulfill its mandate in Gaza. The recent outbreak of polio, requiring the urgent vaccination of 640,000 children, is a damning indictment of UNWRA’s incompetence and misplaced priorities. Rather than focusing on […]
NJA Outraged By UK Government’s Arms Export Ban Against Israel In Wake Of Hostage Tragedy
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) strongly condemns the UK government’s decision to suspend arms sales to Israel at a time when the country is mourning the tragic deaths of six Israeli citizens who were brutally murdered by Hamas after being held hostage in Gaza. The timing of this decision is not only deeply insulting but […]