On January 26, the National Jewish Assembly (NJA) launched its Solidarity Mission to Israel, beginning a powerful journey to support the nation’s resilience, renewal, and rebuilding efforts following the traumatic events of October 7th.
The mission commenced with a visit to the Knesset, where the delegation met with MK Shelly Tal Meron, Chair of the Lobby for Hostages and the Lobby for Victims of Sexual Assault. MK Tal Meron described the horrors of October 7th, calling it “the worst tragedy since the Holocaust.”
She spoke candidly about the brutal treatment of Israeli women by Hamas terrorists and the mistreatment of hostages in Gaza, condemning the silence of international organisations such as UN Women and the #MeToo movement. MK Tal Meron also stressed the broader threats posed by Iran and its proxies, including Hamas and Hezbollah, emphasizing their danger to the entire Western world.
The NJA delegation also had the privilege of meeting Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, who expressed deep gratitude for the NJA’s solidarity and advocacy. NJA Chairman Gary Mond received a token of appreciation from the Knesset, while Laurence Julius presented MK Tal Meron with a copy of “Uprooted,” written by his wife, Lynn Julius, which recounts the destruction of Jewish civilisation in Arab countries.
The delegation, comprising Jews and Christian allies, visited the Old City in Jerusalem, stopping at the site of the Last Supper, King David’s Tomb, and the Western Wall.
In coming days, the delegation will meet with Simon Walters, British Ambassador to Israel, and attend a critical briefing at IDF headquarters by the IDF Spokesperson. Later, the delegation will hear from Dr. Danny Gold, creator of the Iron Dome, who is at the forefront of Israel’s innovative defence technologies.
The mission will continue with a visit to the Gaza Envelope, where participants will hear from Adele Raemer, a survivor of the October 7th attacks, and partake in placing a mezuzah on her rebuilt home at Kibbutz Nirim.
This solidarity mission reaffirms the UK Jewish community’s steadfast commitment to Israel during these challenging times. For details about upcoming missions, contact office@nja.org.uk.
