Five members of biggest British Jewish body suspended after Israel criticisms

[bannork]

Five elected representatives to the largest body representing British Jews have been suspended for two years after criticising the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza.

 

All 36 signatories to an open letter published in April have been found to have breached the Board of Deputies’ code of conduct after a two-month investigation.

 

The letter said “Israel’s soul is being ripped out” by military action that renewed in March, and that the signatories could no longer “turn a blind eye or remain silent” on the issue.

 

Five members of biggest British Jewish body suspended after Israel criticisms

 

People are realising that to criticise Israel's actions in Gaza doesn't mean one is a Hamas supporter, and it doesn't mean one is antisemitic.

 

 

 

 

[Yagoda]

13 hours ago, bannork said:

People are realising that to criticise Israel's actions in Gaza doesn't mean one is a Hamas supporter, and it doesn't mean one is antisemitic.

Except in your case

[JimHuaHin]

Seems that the Zionist Jews have the power and the non-Zionist Jews are relatively powerless.

[Chomper Higgot]

The ‘offending’ open letter is linked here:

 

https://www.ft.com/content/6a506d98-40a0-48e7-8e98-2882beb30914?accessToken=zwAGMuXEajvgkc9qUG2YQKBI59OOmCiCvrMJFA.MEUCIAIGf0Yyz5j1OmpPzjYy1oJ6yMmulSXVVmsrVNBBszaxAiEAxnF3F2Vr2Bt5ZJP0bnmDSh2Ea3bY1YDjtn4YBh7DgYs&sharetype=gift&token=9bed91e5-c667-48f4-b741-5080138780ef

[Bkk Brian]

19 hours ago, bannork said:

Five elected representatives to the largest body representing British Jews have been suspended for two years after criticising the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza.

 

All 36 signatories to an open letter published in April have been found to have breached the Board of Deputies’ code of conduct after a two-month investigation.

 

The letter said “Israel’s soul is being ripped out” by military action that renewed in March, and that the signatories could no longer “turn a blind eye or remain silent” on the issue.

 

Five members of biggest British Jewish body suspended after Israel criticisms

 

People are realising that to criticise Israel's actions in Gaza doesn't mean one is a Hamas supporter, and it doesn't mean one is antisemitic.

 

There's over 300 elected representatives. 36 co signed a letter that had unsubstantiated claims and  5 have been suspended you say.

[Chomper Higgot]

19 hours ago, bannork said:

Five elected representatives to the largest body representing British Jews have been suspended for two years after criticising the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza.

 

All 36 signatories to an open letter published in April have been found to have breached the Board of Deputies’ code of conduct after a two-month investigation.

 

The letter said “Israel’s soul is being ripped out” by military action that renewed in March, and that the signatories could no longer “turn a blind eye or remain silent” on the issue.

 

Five members of biggest British Jewish body suspended after Israel criticisms

 

People are realising that to criticise Israel's actions in Gaza doesn't mean one is a Hamas supporter, and it doesn't mean one is antisemitic.

 

 

 

 

Interestingly the disciplinary action was taken on the basis of a breach of code if conduct/brung the ‘board’ into disrepute.

 

Michael Wegier, its chief executive, said: “We are a democratic organisation that welcomes debate, diversity and free speech. Managing diversity of opinion within our organisation depends on our code of conduct.

“That code ensures deputies do not create misunderstandings about the position of the board or its members, do not bring the institution into disrepute, and treat one another and the institution with respect.”

 

No statement on the veracity of the statements within the letter was made.

[Bkk Brian]

6 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Interestingly the disciplinary action was taken on the basis of a breach of code if conduct/brung the ‘board’ into disrepute.

 

Michael Wegier, its chief executive, said: “We are a democratic organisation that welcomes debate, diversity and free speech. Managing diversity of opinion within our organisation depends on our code of conduct.

“That code ensures deputies do not create misunderstandings about the position of the board or its members, do not bring the institution into disrepute, and treat one another and the institution with respect.”

 

No statement on the veracity of the statements within the letter was made.

No statement on the veracity of the statements within the letter was made.

 

Because as you just read in my reply but refusing to acknowledge,  there are clear false and unsubstantiated claims made. 36 co signed this letter out of 300. 

[BritManToo]

8 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Interestingly the disciplinary action was taken on the basis of a breach of code if conduct/brung the ‘board’ into disrepute.

 

Michael Wegier, its chief executive, said: “We are a democratic organisation that welcomes debate, diversity and free speech. Managing diversity of opinion within our organisation depends on our code of conduct.

“That code ensures deputies do not create misunderstandings about the position of the board or its members, do not bring the institution into disrepute, and treat one another and the institution with respect.”

 

No statement on the veracity of the statements within the letter was made.

If they welcome diversity, why are they all Jewish?

How about having a few Muslims/Christians/Atheists on the council?

[ElwoodP]

Silly fake photo removed.