Press Releases

The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) unequivocally condemns the recent pro-Hamas rhetoric expressed by certain Muslim religious figures in the United Kingdom. These statements, which glorify and justify the actions of Hamas, a terrorist organisation as recognized by the UK government, are deeply concerning and propagate antisemitism and hatred. Recent incidents

The National Jewish Assembly proudly hosted its second annual Chanukah Tea Party at the House of Lords, a significant event that brought together members of the Jewish community during these challenging times. Graciously hosted by Baroness Ruth Deech of Cumnor, the event was a resounding success, attended by 150 guests,

The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is proud to have hosted another successful speaker series event, “The Sun: A Light In A Biased Media.” Held on Wednesday, November 29th, the event featured a compelling conversation between Jon Rogers, a seasoned journalist with The Sun, and Jonathan Sacerdoti, a prominent broadcaster and

The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) commends Havering Council for its recent decision to reverse the cancellation of the Chanukah celebration, allowing the public installation of a menorah to go ahead as originally planned. While we are pleased with this positive development, the NJA expresses disbelief and disappointment that such a

The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) unequivocally condemns the appalling comments made by Ghada Karmi during a recent appearance on Sky News. Karmi’s comments, filled with blatant distortions and apologism for Hamas terrorists, undermine the principles of truth, justice, and accountability. During the segment with anchor Kay Burley on November 21,

On November 15, the National Jewish Assembly brought together two distinguished voices to shed light on critical issues surrounding Israel and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). HonestReporting’s Executive Director, Gil Hoffman, and UN Watch’s Legal Adviser, Dina Rovner, shared their

The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) applauds the decisive actions taken by the United Kingdom and the United States to impose targeted sanctions on the leadership of Hamas. These stringent measures, including travel bans, asset freezes, and arms embargoes, demonstrate a strong commitment to disrupt the terror group’s operations and hold

The National Jewish Assembly is pleased to announce the success of another speaker event via Zoom on November 9, 2023. The event, titled “Gaza after Hamas,” brought together renowned experts and thought leaders to discuss the complex and pressing issue of Gaza’s future post-Hamas era. Chaired by Natasha Hausdorff, Director

The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses deep concern and condemnation of a recent Sky News report by journalist Mark Stone on November 8. In the report, Stone made a blatantly untrue statement, suggesting that “the Israeli military clearly has a higher threshold or higher tolerance for civilian casualties than any

200 people attended a Zoom event organised by the National Jewish Assembly (NJA) on the subject of the October Declaration and the formation, last month, of British Friends of Israel. The guest speaker was Allison Pearson, the well-known Daily Telegraph journalist who was one of its founders. Pearson’s message to

In the backdrop of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas, Britain’s streets have been marred by the incendiary chants of protesters calling for an intifada and the eradication of Israel, casting a shadow over the Metropolitan Police’s commitment to maintaining public order. The images that unfolded across London, bearing witness to

The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) was honoured to hold an exclusive Zoom event featuring Rabbi Leo Dee, renowned author, and Special Envoy for Social Initiatives appointed by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event, titled “Perspectives on War,” provided a unique opportunity for attendees to gain insights into the