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Hostages released since the truce: Eitan Yahalomi with his mother and Emily Hand with her father
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UJS sets up dedicated welfare helpline for Jewish students on campus

By Michelle Rosenberg
Statement released by UJS on Sunday 8th October 2023
Statement released by UJS on Sunday 8th October 2023

The Union of Jewish Students (UJS) are working on a range of support measures for Jewish students on campus including setting up a dedicated welfare hotline that students can call at any time with any concerns.

The number is 020 7424 3288.

This afternoon UJS will hold a closed briefing for Jewish student leaders updating them on the latest situation and giving security advice to students on campus.

They are also aware of incidents on campus of antisemitism and demonstrations of support in favour of the Hamas massacre this weekend.

UJS says it “will be leading the community in calling out those who seek to promote and glorify terrorism and antisemitism on campus.”

If students experience antisemitism, they should contact the UJS team, report the incident to CST, and if there is an ongoing incident or if in immediate danger always call 999.

UJS will also be coordinating student donations in support of Israel.

UJS Head of Campaigns, Guy Dabby-Joory has said: “Thousands of Jewish students across the country have spent the past three days checking up on their family and friends in Israel and bracing themselves for a wave of antisemitism on British campuses. Meanwhile, their fellow students leading these societies have glorified and celebrated the murder and kidnap of hundreds of innocent men, women and children by a terrorist group proscribed in the UK. We urge the universities and students’ unions where these societies are registered to take harsh action against this despicable celebration of violence.”