The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) strongly condemns the actions of activist groups attempting to force a UK court-ordered ban on arms exports to Israel, a measure that would weaken Israel in its just war against terrorism and embolden groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and their Iranian sponsors. These groups, the ‘Global Legal Action Network’ and ‘Al-Haq’ (the latter is proscribed in Israel) operate under the guise of human rights, yet tacitly defend the web of terror that seeks the destruction of Israel and the death of Jews, while ignoring the atrocities committed by these terrorist organisations.
Legal campaigns like those spearheaded by GLAN and Al-Haq represent not just a political attack on Israel but a moral failure. By focusing their efforts on restricting arms exports to a democratic state defending its civilians, they send a clear message: they care little for the safety of Israelis or the values of democracy and self-defence. These groups fail to acknowledge the reality that Israel faces a genocidal enemy in Hamas and a growing threat from Iran’s proxies across the region.
Chairman of the NJA Gary Mond stated, “Let’s be clear: these campaigns aren’t about human rights. They are about undermining Israel’s right to exist and defend itself. By pushing to cut off vital supplies to Israel’s defence forces, they are aiding the terrorists who openly celebrate the murder of civilians and call for the annihilation of the Jewish state.”
The NJA supports the UK government’s decision to continue allowing the export of F-35 components, which play a crucial role in Israel’s ability to defend its citizens and combat the Iranian terror network. Attempts to weaponise international law against Israel distort its principles and embolden bad actors on the global stage.
“These activists don’t want peace; they want Israel’s defeat,” Mond added. “They aren’t just targeting Israeli policy – they’re targeting Israel’s right to exist and defend itself. Their tacit support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran’s terror network lays bare their true motives.”
The NJA calls on the UK public and government to resist these dangerous attempts to weaken a key ally and embolden terrorism. As Israel faces existential threats, now is the time for solidarity, not sabotage. Let us remain steadfast in supporting Israel’s right to self-defence against those who seek to destroy it.
