The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) welcomes the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas for over 460 harrowing days, marking a partial end to a cruel and inhumane ordeal. While we are relieved by their return, we cannot overlook the heinous actions of Hamas and the failure of the international
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) strongly denounces the UK government’s irresponsible decision to reinstate funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), despite overwhelming evidence of its deep entanglement with Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist organisations. This move, championed by Foreign Secretary David Lammy and endorsed by Prime
As 2025 begins, British Jewry faces ongoing challenges with rising antisemitism and persistent misinformation threatening the safety and dignity of our community. In response, the National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is launching a solidarity mission to Israel from 26th to 30th January 2025, under the banner “We Shall Prevail: Resilience, Renewal,
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) strongly condemns Sky News for its blatantly biased and irresponsible coverage of the death of Halima Saleh Hassan Abu Lail in the Balata camp near Nablus. Sky News’s report, crafted by correspondent Yousra Elbagir, perpetuates a narrative that demonises Israel while whitewashing the reality of
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) condemns in the strongest terms the forthcoming report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) accusing Israel of genocide. This baseless and inflammatory report is another glaring example of genocide inversion – an appalling distortion that seeks to falsely portray the Jewish state as a perpetrator of
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) strongly condemns the appalling and egregious statement issued by the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) on December 17, which accuses Israel of genocide while attempting to manipulate Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) for its own hateful agenda. This is a blatant case of Holocaust inversion –
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) hosted a powerful and timely event on Tuesday, 17th December, titled “October 7th: Courage and Resilience”. The evening brought together an audience deeply moved by the stories of heroism, survival, and hope shared by Hadassah Ben Ari, author of Heroes of October 7th: Heroic Stories
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) strongly condemns the appalling decision by a London venue to cancel the scheduled concert of Hassidic singer Benny Friedman, citing so-called “security concerns” just one day before the event. This blatant capitulation is a manifestation of the rising antisemitism that continues to plague the UK
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) strongly condemns Dr Mary McCarthy, President of the British Medical Association (BMA), for her reprehensible reposting of antisemitic content and demands decisive action from both the BMA and regulatory bodies. Such behaviour is an absolute disgrace and profoundly undermines trust in the integrity of the
On Thursday, 12th December, the National Jewish Assembly (NJA) proudly hosted an exclusive Zoom event featuring Vahid Beheshti, a renowned Iranian human rights advocate and independent journalist. This insightful conversation focused on the existential threat posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran to Israel and Western democracy, drawing attention to
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses its outrage at the deeply inappropriate and divisive decision by George Green’s School in Tower Hamlets to organise a “collective fast for Gaza.” This initiative, cloaked in the language of solidarity and compassion, is a disturbing example of the creeping indoctrination fostered by militant
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) proudly stood alongside over 30,000 participants in London on Sunday to march against the alarming rise in antisemitism sweeping the UK. Braving the wind and rain of Storm Darragh, a diverse cross-communal crowd of Jews and allies from Hindu, Sikh, Christian, and other communities united