National Jewish Assembly Hosts Exclusive Q&A with BBC’s Richard Burgess
On July 16, 2024, the National Jewish Assembly (NJA) hosted an exclusive Zoom Q&A event featuring Richard Burgess, the BBC Director of News Content. This event provided the Jewish community with a unique opportunity to engage directly with the BBC and raise critical questions about its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. Participants asked pointed questions […]
NJA Statement on Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s Visit to Israel
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) commends Foreign Secretary David Lammy for his recent visit to Israel during its ongoing war with Hamas and Iranian-backed terror proxies. Lammy’s engagement with Israeli leaders during this critical period underscores the importance of international solidarity with Israel. However, the NJA is deeply disappointed by his remarks demanding a ceasefire, […]
NJA Condemns East London Educators Conference on Palestine for Biased Curriculum
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) strongly condemns the recent “East London Educators Conference on Palestine – How to talk about Palestine in our schools,” organised by the Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Redbridge National Education Union. The event, which took place on July 11 at , showcased a deeply biased and one-sided narrative that completely ignores […]
NJA Condemns The Lancet’s Publication of False Gaza Casualty Estimates as New Blood Libel
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is outraged by the recent publication in The Lancet, a reputable medical journal, which included a correspondence falsely estimating 186,000 deaths in Gaza. This misleading piece, authored by Rasha Khatib, Martin McKee, and Salim Yusuf, has sparked widespread misinterpretation and has been weaponised by anti-Israel propagandists to spread malicious falsehoods. […]
NJA Mourns the Loss of Nir and Noa Baranes and Condemns UK Media Silence
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic deaths of Nir and Noa Baranes, a beloved couple from the Golan Heights, who were killed by a Hezbollah rocket strike on July 9, 2024. Nir and Noa, both 46, were driving near their home in Kibbutz Ortal when their car was […]
NJA Demands Action from Westfield After Outrageous Protest Incident
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses outrage at the recent stunt at Westfield Stratford, where protesters draped a large Palestinian flag and chanted anti-Israel slogans. This disruptive incident, which occurred on Sunday, July 7, 2024, is a blatant example of unbridled antisemitism and intimidation tactics that have no place in a public shopping centre. A […]
NJA Raises Concerns Over Labour’s Shift in UK Foreign Policy Towards Israel
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses serious concerns regarding potential changes in the UK’s longstanding foreign policy norm of unwavering support for Israel under the new Labour government. Recent communications from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer suggest a troubling shift that may undermine the UK’s relationship with Israel and embolden radical Islamist groups. In recent […]
NJA to Host Exclusive Q&A Event with BBC Director of News Content
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is thrilled to announce an exclusive online event designed to foster dialogue between the Jewish community and the BBC. We are hosting a special Zoom Q&A session featuring Richard Burgess, the BBC News Director of News Content, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm BST. This […]
NJA Congratulates Sir Keir Starmer on General Election Victory
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) extends its congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on his successful campaign and victory in the 2024 UK General Election. The NJA recognises the significance of this moment and looks forward to engaging constructively with the new government on issues that matter deeply to the British Jewish community. The NJA also […]
The NJA’s Solidarity Mission to Reinforce Our Commitment to Israel
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) has announced an upcoming solidarity mission to Israel from September 9th to 12th, 2024. This mission, titled “We Shall Prevail: Feel Connected. Feel Israel,” is a call to action for the British Jewish community to stand with Israel during its hour of need, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to the Israeli […]