UK
In an interview on NTD, Mark Birbeck argues that whilst some government initiatives–such as increased CST funding–are welcome, most of what they are proposing will undermine democracy and free speech. Ultimately we will need more free speech, not less, if we want to stand with Israel.
Anti-semitism
There were two stories on Monday, both about the statue of Amy Winehouse in London's Camden Market, her Star of David necklace, and a pro-Palestinian sticker. The first story–and by far the most widely covered–featured the understandable outrage that a sticker from last weekend's
Free Speech
David Axe suggests that banning Hizb ut-Tahrir may hide more pressing problems.
Anti-semitism
Simon McKeon writes that Hounslow Council needs to quickly overturn its decision to cancel the annual Jewish Living Experience exhibition.
Solidarity
Sally Helliwell reports back after attending yesterday's 'Your Silence is LOUD' rally in London.
Past Events
Mark Birbeck writes about a rally that will challenge the silence over Hamas's sexual violence against women. This is a big test for progressives who have so far failed to speak out.
Past Events
We'll be joining the march on November 26th, and we think that you should too! If you'd like to march with us, then join our mailing-list and follow @OurFightUk and we'll share details soon. In the meantime, register on Eventbrite to help the organisers.
Past Events
Every year the Association of Jewish Ex-servicemen and women hold a remembrance march on the Sunday following Remembrance Sunday. This year their theme is 'Side by Side' and they would like people of all ages, and all communities to "march, walk or watch, side by side in
Anti-semitism
The brilliant response of @TSimpsonWHL and the Wiener Library has been to add the vandalised sign to the Library’s collection of antisemitic material. It will be catalogued and preserved. pic.twitter.com/lHNOTR818l — Daniel Finkelstein (@Dannythefink) November 2, 2023
Hostages
‘They had no idea if their beloved ones were kidnapped, dead or missing’: Ari Folman on filming the Israeli hostages’ familiesThe Oscar-nominated director of Waltz with Bashir talks about the hypocrisy of the UK’s response to war, his project to help the relatives of those taken hostage by Hamas