NJA Condemns Palestinian Stabbing at Shuafat Crossing & Mourns the Passing of Sgt. Asil Suead
The NJA is saddened by news that Israeli border police Sgt. Asil Suead has succumbed to his injuries and passed away at hospital yesterday evening. On the evening of February 13, Sgt. Asil Suead and a civilian security guard conducted a routine security check on a bus that had arrived at the Shuafat crossing. During […]
NJA Condemns Palestinian Terror Attack Car Ramming in Jerusalem
The NJA is horrified by reports of yet another terrorist attack conducted by a Palestinian terrorist who rammed his car into a group of Israeli civilians at a bus stop near the neighborhood of Ramot in Jerusalem earlier today. The Palestinian attacker was identified as Hussein Qaraqa, a resident of the East Jerusalem neighborhood of […]
The National Jewish Assembly Commends Labour Friends of Israel for Israel Visit
The NJA commends the UK Labour Friends of Israel for conducting a five-day visit to Israel, led by MP Steve McCabe. During the visit, MPs met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Labor Party chief Merav Michaeli, as well as tech and business leaders in Israel. Members of the Labour Party also visited Yad Vashem and […]
The National Jewish Assembly Shocked By Shawcross Report into Failings of Prevent Program
The NJA is deeply concerned by the findings of a damning report conducted by William Shawcross into the government’s counter-radicalisation strategy, and which identified significant failures in protecting the Jewish community in the UK. The report revealed that the “Prevent”program has failed to sufficiently grapple with support in Britain for proscribed terrorist organisations Hamas and […]
NJA Appalled at Head of Palestinian Mission to the UK Husam Zomlot’s Comments During Sky Interview
The NJA is appalled at comments made by Husam Zomlot, Head of Palestinian Mission to the UK, during an interview with Sky News anchor Kay Burley aired on February 1. When pressed by Burley as to whether Zomlot condemned a terrorist act carried-out by a Palestinian at a synagogue in the Jerusalem neighbourhood of Neve […]
NJA Objects to Dawat-e-Islami Flyer and Video Referring to Jewish Community as “Non Believers”
The NJA has written to Dawat-e-Islami UK objecting to references to the site of the Wembley United Synagogue as a “former place of worship of non believers.” Below is the text of our letter: *** Dear Mr. Khalid Nazir Mirza, The National Jewish Assembly is a conduit for the communication of the views of British […]
The National Jewish Assembly Welcomes Baroness Ruth Deech DBE KC As Honorary President
The NJA is delighted to welcome Baroness Deech DBE KC in her new role as Honorary President of the NJA. Baroness Deech brings with her a wealth of experience, knowledge, and unrivalled passion for Jewish communal affairs – which will prove invaluable as the NJA continues to grow as a representative voice of British Jewry. […]
The NJA Encourages Labour to Drop Palestine Recognition Commitment from General Election
The NJA welcomes reports that the Labour party is considering dropping a commitment to immediately recognise a Palestinian state in its upcoming general election manifesto. Such a commitment is blind to the political, geographical, and practical realities that define the conflict. Moreover, this policy does nothing to contribute towards peace in the Middle East, and […]
NJA Disappointed By Lord Ahmad’s Erroneous and Anti-Israel Comments During Visit
The NJA is disappointed with comments made by Lord Ahmad during a recent visit to Israel, which included a tour of Temple Mount and a visit to an UNWRA [United Nations Relief and Works Agency] school in Judea and Samaria. After praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Lord Ahmad felt it necessary to emphasise the UK’s “unwavering […]
NJA Condemns Palestinian Terror Attacks in Jerusalem
The NJA is shocked and horrified by reports of two terrorist attacks conducted by Palestinian terrorist gunman against Jews in Jerusalem over Shabbat. On Friday evening, a Palestinian gunman opened fire at Jewish congregants who were leaving the Ateret Abraham synagogue in the Jerusalem suburb of Neve Yaakov. This attack claimed the lives of 7 […]