Man convicted of repeatedly punching pregnant Jewish woman is sectioned
A man convicted of repeatedly punching a pregnant Jewish woman has been sectioned. Keith Gowers, 59, appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Friday where he admitted one count of assault by beating. On 18th March, Mr Gowers followed Beilla Reis down Manor Road in Stamford Hill at approximately 18:30 before placing a black pillowcase over her […]
Afghanistan is now ‘Judenrein’ after last Jew flees country to escape Taliban and ISIS affiliate
Afghanistan is believed to have lost its last Jew after Zebulon Simantov fled the country out of fear of persecution by the Taliban and the local ISIS affiliate. The 62-year-old has served as the keeper of the lone remaining synagogue in the country’s capital, Kabul, but left the Central Asian country last week with other fleeing exiles […]
Former Chairman of parish council under investigation over alleged antisemitic and discriminatory remarks
A former Chairman of a parish council has come under investigation over alleged antisemitic and discriminatory remarks. Dr Chris Clews is accused of having made antisemitic, racist, homophobic, and sexist remarks in emails to former council colleague Philip Bond. It was also alleged that he insulted parishioners and held views that amounted to Holocaust denial, […]
Nicola Sturgeon under growing pressure over SNP deal with Scottish Greens, who oppose International Definition of Antisemitism, after CAA revelations
Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is under growing pressure over the SNP’s deal with the Scottish Greens due to the Party’s opposition to the International Definition of Antisemitism and other controversial policies revealed by Campaign Against Antisemitism and others. In 2015, the Scottish Greens adopted a motion, which has never been rescinded, condemning “Israel’s claim to be ‘the Jewish State’” and “Zionism […]