The NJA is cautiously optimistic about the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)’s decision to end its probe into antisemitism within the Labour Party. The Labour Party has reportedly instituted a combination of external constraints and internal changes intended to address antisemitism and prevent it from metastasizing again within the
The NJA is disappointed that the United Nations Security Council allowed Roger Waters, whose history of antisemitism is well documented, to address the body on February 9, 2023. Waters was invited by the Russia – a permanent member of the Security Council. While the bulk of Water’s speech was dedicated
The NJA is saddened by news that Israeli border police Sgt. Asil Suead has succumbed to his injuries and passed away at hospital yesterday evening. On the evening of February 13, Sgt. Asil Suead and a civilian security guard conducted a routine security check on a bus that had arrived
The NJA is horrified by reports of yet another terrorist attack conducted by a Palestinian terrorist who rammed his car into a group of Israeli civilians at a bus stop near the neighborhood of Ramot in Jerusalem earlier today. The Palestinian attacker was identified as Hussein Qaraqa, a resident of
The NJA commends the UK Labour Friends of Israel for conducting a five-day visit to Israel, led by MP Steve McCabe. During the visit, MPs met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Labor Party chief Merav Michaeli, as well as tech and business leaders in Israel. Members of the Labour Party
The NJA is deeply concerned by the findings of a damning report conducted by William Shawcross into the government’s counter-radicalisation strategy, and which identified significant failures in protecting the Jewish community in the UK. The report revealed that the “Prevent”program has failed to sufficiently grapple with support in Britain for
The NJA is appalled at comments made by Husam Zomlot, Head of Palestinian Mission to the UK, during an interview with Sky News anchor Kay Burley aired on February 1. When pressed by Burley as to whether Zomlot condemned a terrorist act carried-out by a Palestinian at a synagogue in
The NJA has written to Dawat-e-Islami UK objecting to references to the site of the Wembley United Synagogue as a “former place of worship of non believers.” Below is the text of our letter: *** Dear Mr. Khalid Nazir Mirza, The National Jewish Assembly is a conduit for the communication
The NJA is delighted to welcome Baroness Deech DBE KC in her new role as Honorary President of the NJA. Baroness Deech brings with her a wealth of experience, knowledge, and unrivalled passion for Jewish communal affairs – which will prove invaluable as the NJA continues to grow as a
The NJA welcomes reports that the Labour party is considering dropping a commitment to immediately recognise a Palestinian state in its upcoming general election manifesto. Such a commitment is blind to the political, geographical, and practical realities that define the conflict. Moreover, this policy does nothing to contribute towards peace
The NJA is disappointed with comments made by Lord Ahmad during a recent visit to Israel, which included a tour of Temple Mount and a visit to an UNWRA [United Nations Relief and Works Agency] school in Judea and Samaria. After praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Lord Ahmad felt it necessary
The NJA is shocked and horrified by reports of two terrorist attacks conducted by Palestinian terrorist gunman against Jews in Jerusalem over Shabbat. On Friday evening, a Palestinian gunman opened fire at Jewish congregants who were leaving the Ateret Abraham synagogue in the Jerusalem suburb of Neve Yaakov. This attack