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Disgraced Labour MP Naz Shah speaks at rally where calls were made to “lift the curse of the Jews off the Muslims in Palestine!”, in latest controversy to strain Labour Party’s relations with Jewish community
Sunday, 6th June, 16:27
The disgraced Labour MP, Naz Shah, reportedly spoke at a rally where calls were made to “lift the curse of the Jews off the Muslims in Palestine!” Footage has become available of the rally, held in May in Ms Shah’s home town of Bradford, in which speakers appear to beseech G-d to “make us part […] Continue reading
Jewish teacher physically abused after pupils “competed” to stick Palestinian Authority flags on their hair and clothing
Thursday, 3rd June, 15:00
A Jewish teacher at a non-Jewish school was physically abused after their pupils “competed” to stick Palestinian Authority flags on their hair and clothing, it was reported this week. The teacher, who chose to remain anonymous, said that they were targeted because they were Jewish, and immediately resigned following the incident. They said: “The whole […] Continue reading
Jewish children’s school bus featuring religious memorabilia has its tyres slashed in Stamford Hill
Thursday, 3rd June, 13:06
A Jewish children’s school bus that featured religious memorabilia has had its tyres slashed in Stamford Hill. The incident took place on Vartry Road and was reported yesterday by Stamford Hill Shomrim, the Jewish volunteer neighbourhood watch patrol. If you have any more information, please contact the police on 101 or Stamford Hill Shomrim on […] Continue reading
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick “very concerned” by antisemitism in Britain
Thursday, 3rd June, 11:56
The Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has said that he is “very concerned” by the rise in antisemitism in Britain. Mr Jenrick, married to the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, added that he was “horrified” by the convoy of cars which spouted antisemitic hatred through megaphones less than a month ago. “Some of the themes we’ve seen […] Continue reading
Suspended nurse who described NHS as the “new Auschwitz” is permanently removed from Nursing and Midwifery Council register
Wednesday, 2nd June, 17:00
A suspended nurse who reportedly described the NHS as the “new Auschwitz” has reportedly been permanently removed from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. Kate Shemirani’s removal from the register comes after she was suspended as a registered nurse for eighteen months last July, pending an investigation into her past alleged comments on COVID-19 […] Continue reading
CAA applauds British Government for boycotting controversial Durban IV event
Wednesday, 2nd June, 15:16
Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds the British Government for announcing its decision to boycott the controversial United Nations “Durban IV” event. The decision follows “serious concerns” of antisemitism which have been present at previous Durban events. Campaign Against Antisemitism had called last month on the British Government to boycott this year’s Durban IV event, following a […] Continue reading
Essex Rabbi speaks about “frightening” antisemitism and worrying about his children identifying as Jewish in public
Wednesday, 2nd June, 14:57
A senior Essex rabbi has spoken out about “frightening” incidents of antisemitism, as well as safety concerns regarding his children identifying as Jewish in public. Noting the anxiety felt by both him and his community, Senior Rabbi Mordechai Wollenberg of Woodford Forest United Synagogue said: “My wife went to get her vaccine the other day […] Continue reading
Study suggests one-quarter of top UK universities released antisemitic statements last month
Wednesday, 2nd June, 12:51
A new study has suggested that one-quarter of the top universities in the United Kingdom released antisemitic statements during last month’s conflict between Israel and Hamas. The report from the Pinsker Centre, a British think-tank with a focus on international policy, noted that out of the UK’s top 40 universities, student unions or faculty bodies […] Continue reading
Jewish man left injured and needing tetanus injection after repeat offenders set vicious dog upon him
Wednesday, 2nd June, 12:04
A visibly Jewish man was left injured and needing a tetanus injection after repeat offenders set their vicious dog upon him. The attack took place on Queen Elizabeth’s Walk in Stamford Hill and was reported by Stamford Hill Shomrim, the Jewish volunteer neighbourhood watch patrol. Hackney Police are investigating the incident. If you have any […] Continue reading
Stamford Hill gang involved in three separate antisemitic incidents which involved attacking Jewish homes and issuing threats against Jewish families
Wednesday, 2nd June, 11:41
It has been reported that a gang in Stamford Hill, understood to be operating on the Webb Estate, have been involved in three recent antisemitic incidents involving attacks Jewish homes and heinous threats against Jews. The first incident took place on Craven Walk in Stamford Hill at the end of May, as four youths attacked […] Continue reading
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