National Jewish Assembly Objects to Amnesty’s Biased Report on Israel

The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) objects to Amnesty International’s latest report, which once again displays the organisation's biased and unfair attacks against Israel. Titled "Israel/OPT: Civilian deaths and extensive destruction in the latest Gaza offensive highlight human toll of apartheid," the report falsely accuses Israel of committing war crimes in its legitimate efforts to defend itself against Islamic Jihad terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Amnesty International's report, consisting of hyperbole, distortions, and outright lies, only perpetuates its long-standing anti-Israel agenda. By regurgitating Amnesty's damaging allegations, reputable news organisations like the BBC undermine their commitment to impartiality.

The NJA highlights that there is nothing disproportionate about Israel's actions when it defends its citizens against terrorists who actively target innocent civilians. Amnesty's claims of "disproportionate air strikes" and disregard for civilian lives lack credibility and fail to acknowledge the complex reality Israel faces in combating terrorist organisations that deliberately operate within densely populated areas. Furthermore, Amnesty's report conveniently ignores the fact that the five days of fighting were initiated by Islamic

Jihad's rocket attacks on Israeli communities, following the death of a terrorist in an Israeli prison.

The NJA also expresses concern over the BBC's failure to scrutinise the veracity of Amnesty's allegations and its omission of crucial context. By neglecting to mention that Islamic Jihad is an internationally recognised terrorist organisation, the BBC disregards the threat it poses to regional stability and the safety of Israeli civilians. It is alarming that the BBC, despite being the subject of an upcoming parliamentary probe into its biased coverage of Jews and Israel, persists with its blatantly anti-Israel bias.

As an independent organisation, Amnesty International has the freedom to publish biased screeds against Israel. However, as a state-funded broadcaster committed to non-partisan news coverage, the NJA calls on the BBC to critically examine Amnesty’s publications with caution and provide a balanced and accurate representation of events. The NJA calls on the BBC and other media outlets to uphold the principles of fairness and accuracy in their reporting and refrain from promoting Amnesty International's distorted and unfounded allegations against Israel.

BY HARRY SIMONS

Glastonbury Festival has cancelled a planned screening of a propaganda film about former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Campaign Against Antisemitism wrote to the organisers and primary sponsor, Vodafone, leading to a public outcry.

The festival’s website notes the film, titled Oh, Jeremy Corbyn! The Big Lie, ‘explores a dark and murky story of political deceit and outrageous antisemitic smears’. A trailer reportedly shows an interviewee questioning if Corbyn was brought down by an “orchestrated campaign”.

CAA argue that festival-goers should be allowed to enjoy live performances without fear of indoctrination from antisemitism-deniers.

A CAA spokesperson explained: “The film should never have been considered for screening, as this kind of gaslighting of the Jewish community was at the heart of why the Equality and Human Rights Commission found that the Labour Party had illegally created a hostile environment for Jews. This is the right decision, and a win for music-lovers who want to enjoy performances free from propaganda.”

A Glastonbury spokesperson said: “It’s become clear that it is not appropriate for us to screen it (the film). Glastonbury is about unity and not division, and we stand against all forms of discrimination.”

CAA noted that film contributors included controversial figures Jackie Walker, who has reportedly said that Jews were “chief financiers” of the African slave trade, filmmaker Ken Loach who refused to denounce Holocaust denial during a BBC interview, Graham Bash, Political Officer of antisemitism-denial group Jewish Voice for Labour and Professor Moshe Machover who is a Holocaust revisionist.

All have been expelled from the Labour Party. Machover was readmitted.

CAA also pointed out that Andrew Murray, a close adviser to Corbyn, in 2005, has claimed that roots of the 9/11 terror attacks lay in “Zionist colonialism” of the Balfour Declaration.

CAA has outstanding complaints against Corbyn during the period of the EHRC’s findings, and other sitting MPs, yet to be acknowledged by the Party.

CAA has called for an investigation by an independent disciplinary process demanded by the EHRC.