CAA submits complaint against teacher and ex-union official who referred to “dirty Zionists” and made other inflammatory remarks
Campaign Against Antisemitism has submitted a complaint against a teacher and former union official who has reportedly referred to “dirty Zionists” and made other inflammatory remarks. Latifa Abouchakra, who works in Ealing as a Citizenship and PHSE teacher, has reportedly shared a post on social media saying that “Zionism is not just racist and genocidal. It’s stark raving […]
Controversial Imam with history of inflammatory comments pulled from event with Naz Shah MP after concerns raised
A controversial Imam with a history of inflammatory comments has been pulled from an event, where the disgraced Labour MP, Naz Shah, was due to appear alongside him, after concerns were raised. The “Free Gaza, Free Palestine” fundraiser was advertised on social media and originally featured Imam Asim Hussain with Labour MPs Naz Shah and […]
Wolverhampton Labour councillor criticised after footage shows her leading antisemitic chant
A Wolverhampton Labour councillor has been criticised after footage emerged that showed her leading an antisemitic chant. The incident took place at an anti-Israel demonstration on 15th May and was organised by the Wolverhampton Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Cllr Obaida Ahmed was filmed at the event leading the chant “From the river to the sea, Palestine […]
Concern from Jewish community leaders and Government officials over reports of growing far-right views among schoolchildren
There has been concern from both Jewish community leaders and Government officials over reports of growing far-right views among schoolchildren. According to new figures that were released from the Home Office, out of over 300 people who were identified in 2019-2020 who could be seen to harbour radical views, 175 were below the age of […]
Trial begins in Paris for gang accused of beating and robbing Jewish family in their own home
The trial that will determine the fate of a gang of nine men who are accused of beating and robbing a Jewish Parisian family in their own home has begun. The alleged attack occurred on 8th September 2017, when, in the middle of the night, David Pinto found that the electricity in the family home […]
Success for CAA as High Court quashes regulator’s decision that ‘Al Quds Day’ march leader Nazim Ali’s comments were not antisemitic, demanding regulator hold a new hearing
The High Court has today ruled that a decision by the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) Fitness to Practice Committee in the case of Nazim Ali must be quashed and “determine[d] afresh” after an appeal by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) at the request of Campaign Against Antisemitism. Mr Ali is the leader of the annual […]