NJA Objects to Establishment Diaspora Organizations Interfering in Israel’s Domestic Political Affairs
The National Jewish Assembly stands in solidarity with Israel and its people. The NJA believes that Israel must remain a Jewish and democratic state and recognises and respects the diaspora’s position while being deeply invested in Israel’s survival and well-being. The NJA expresses serious concern over the recent interference of diaspora organisations in Israel’s domestic […]
NJA calls for censure of Gary Lineker following Holocaust distortion comment
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) demands that the BBC take action against Gary Lineker after he made a highly offensive comment erroneously likening the UK government’s migration policy to Nazi Germany. Despite having been cautioned in the past against offering unwelcome and unsolicited political commentary, Lineker suggested that the UK government’s new policy towards migrants […]
NJA Objects to Victimisation of the Charedi Community by Ofsted
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is concerned by reports that Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills), the education watchdog in the UK, has been accused of adopting an unnecessarily harsh approach towards Charedi schools – causing significant costs and strain on leadership capacity, and creating pressure on school staff and students. […]
NJA Condemns Huwara Violence
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place in the town of Huwara in the northern West Bank on February 26, 2023, in which two Israelis, Hillel Menachem and Yigal Ya’acov Yaniv, were murdered by the terrorist who used a car to ram into their vehicle and then shot them […]
National Jewish Assembly Objects to Union of Jewish Students Motion Opposing Anti-BDS Bill
The NJA is disheartened by news that the Union of Jewish Students voted at its annual conference to oppose a UK government proposal that would significantly hinder the activities of the antisemitic Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement in the UK. The BDS movement is a Palestinian-led campaign that seeks to exert economic, political, and cultural […]
National Jewish Assembly Hosts Speaking Tour with Israeli Professor Uzi Rabi
The National Jewish Assembly is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a speaking tour featuring renowned Israeli Professor Uzi Rabi. The tour, which took place over the course of two days, featured discussions on the political and security situation in the Middle East, as well as other topics of interest to the Jewish community. […]
NJA Condemns Brixton Palestine Solidarity Campaign Pamphlets
The NJA strongly condemns the pamphlet recently posted on Instagram by a Brixton branch of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), urging British workers to root out “Zionist” colleagues and have them fired. The pamphlet promotes hatred and bigotry towards a particular group of people and advocates for their discrimination based on their beliefs. The booklet […]
NJA Speaker Event With Lt. Col. Richard Hecht and Lyn Julius
The NJA was thrilled to host our latest speaker event with honoured guests Lt. Col. Richard Hecht – IDF International Spokesperson and Lyn Julius – Journalist and Co-Founder of Harif. During the two-hour event, Lt. Col. Hecht shared his insights into contemporary geopolitical issues facing Israel, Diaspora relations, and what motivates him in his role […]
NJA Responds to EHRC Decision to End Labour Party Antisemitism Probe
The NJA is cautiously optimistic about the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)’s decision to end its probe into antisemitism within the Labour Party. The Labour Party has reportedly instituted a combination of external constraints and internal changes intended to address antisemitism and prevent it from metastasizing again within the party. The Labour Party was […]
The National Jewish Assembly Condemns Russia for Inviting Roger Waters to Address UN Security Council
The NJA is disappointed that the United Nations Security Council allowed Roger Waters, whose history of antisemitism is well documented, to address the body on February 9, 2023. Waters was invited by the Russia – a permanent member of the Security Council. While the bulk of Water’s speech was dedicated to apologia for Russia and […]