Members of UK's largest Jewish body condemn Israel's offensive in Gaza

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Members of UK’s largest Jewish body condemn Israel’s offensive in Gaza

Letter underscores concern in Jewish community over Netanyahu government’s violence against Palestinians

Published
APR 15 2025



https://www.ft.com/content/a97ae643-059d-4665-b8c7-0ef590533f87

Dozens of members of the UK’s largest Jewish representative body have launched a stinging attack on Israel’s government for resuming its offensive in Gaza and warned that “Israel’s soul is being ripped out”.

In an open letter, the 36 members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews said they could not “turn a blind eye or remain silent at this renewed loss of life and livelihoods”.

They also condemned violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, which they said was encouraged by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right administration, while warning: “This extremism also targets Israeli democracy.

“Israel’s soul is being ripped out and we, members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, fear for the future of the Israel we love and have such close ties to,” the letter said. “Silence is seen as support for policies and actions that run contrary to our Jewish values.”

The letter, published in the Financial Times, is a first public show of opposition to Israel’s 18-month war …………….

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