NJA Rejects Comedian’s Apology For Antisemitic Incident At Fringe Festival
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses deep disappointment and outright rejection of Reginald D Hunter’s so-called “apology” regarding the antisemitic incident at his Edinburgh Fringe show on Sunday night. His statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, is nothing more than a weak attempt to deflect responsibility for what was a blatant display of antisemitism. […]
NJA Outraged At Antisemitic Incident At Fringe Festival
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses profound outrage over the recent antisemitic incident involving comedian Reginald D Hunter at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. During a performance, two Israeli audience members were subjected to vile abuse after objecting to a deeply offensive joke comparing Israel to an abusive husband. The couple was subsequently jeered, sworn at, […]
NJA Condemns USS Divestment Decision
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) vehemently condemns the recent decision by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) to divest over £80 million in Israeli assets. This disgraceful move, driven by misguided and ill-informed pressures from certain academic union members, is a stark endorsement of the antisemitic Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. Steve Winston, Managing Director of […]
Repost from the Jewish Weekly: Labour’s Arms Embargo On Israel In Its Hour Of Need
The recent decision by the Labour government to impose a secret arms embargo on Israel as Iran readies a major assault is not just a diplomatic blunder; it is a perilous act of betrayal. This policy, born out of a misguided desire to appease the anti-Israel left, endangers the security of both Israel and the […]
NJA Condemns Definition of Islamophobia as a Threat to Civil Liberties
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) vehemently opposes the recent trends and actions that seek to misuse the term “Islamophobia” to silence legitimate criticism and stifle free speech. This dangerous conflation threatens to undermine civil liberties, freedom of expression, and the foundational democratic principles of our society. The term “Islamophobia,” often defined vaguely and expansively, is […]
NJA Supports University of St Andrews’ Decision to Discharge Rector
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) unequivocally supports the University of St Andrews’ decision to discharge Ms. Stella Maris from her roles as President of Court and charity trustee. This decision follows an independent investigation which found that Ms. Maris had made some students “fear for their safety” and breached her legal responsibilities as a Court […]
Repost from GB News: ‘Labour will damage relations with Israel beyond repair…the first steps have already been taken’ – Gary Mond
The following article was written by NJA Chairman Gary Mond and published by GB News on July 31, 2024. ‘Labour will damage relations with Israel beyond repair…the first steps have already been taken’ – Gary Mond What, exactly, will the new Labour government do in respect of its relationship with Israel? The answer is that […]
NJA Condemns UK Government’s Reversal on ICC Objection
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) unequivocally condemns the UK government’s recent decision to abandon its objection to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) jurisdiction over the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. This decision marks a regrettable and regressive departure from the UK’s long-standing foreign policy and aligns us against international allies such as the USA and Germany, who […]
NJA Applauds Greenlighting Of UK-Israel Gas Project
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) celebrates the recent decision by the UK-based company Energean to greenlight a $1.2 billion gas project off the coast of Israel. This landmark project underscores the robust and mutually beneficial relationship between the UK and Israel, further solidifying the partnership in energy development and economic collaboration. This project is not […]
The Rise of Pro-Palestine MPs: A Clear and Present Danger to UK Politics
The recent UK general election has witnessed a concerning shift in the political landscape with the election of several MPs who campaigned on a pro-Palestine and pro-Gaza platform. This development carries significant and far-reaching consequences for the UK body politic—both seen and unseen. The immediate empowerment of radical leftists who willingly play defence for Islamist […]