Academics & Education

Experts warn of government ‘fear and paralysis’ over tackling Islamist antisemitism Islamist movements 'exploiting' antisemitism as a political weapon, while ministers shy away from confronting the threat for fear of electoral fallout

(Jewish News) Despite a growing understanding of the problem, there is a “crisis” of inaction and “fear” at a government level when it comes to tackling Islamist antisemitism, according to experts on extremism. Speaking at an event at King’s College London, hosted […]

Crime

Pro-Palestine group who confronted Starmer in Scotland praised Hamas’ 7 October atrocities Two people were charged after the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign urged activists to confront Labour leader in Glasgow on Thursday

(Jewish News) A pro-Palestine group who confronted Keir Starmer as he arrived in Glasgow for a speaking event issued a statement on the day of the 7 October Hamas terror attacks in Israel praising them as “remarkable gains made by the Palestinian […]

Books

Fury as Iran-linked IHRC stages Wembley event chaired by disgraced academic Miller Exclusive: Board says Friday evening event, also featuring pro-Corbyn writer Asa Winstanley at the Islamic Human Rights Commission's HQ in north London, 'shows utter contempt for Jewish community'

(Jewish News) A human rights organisation alleged to have close links with Iran is at the centre of renewed controversy over its staging of an event featuring the disgraced sociology professor David Miller and a writer criticised over antisemitism claims. The Islamic […]