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The Oxford Union debating chamber (Creative Commons/Barker Evans)
June 3, 2026, 11:48 am
Oxford Union president faces calls to resign after Hamas ‘proportionality’ comments
Arwa Elrayess, the first ever Palestinian elected to lead the debating society, also suggested that Hamas would ultimately 'be lauded as heroes'
By JN Reporter
A screenshot from the Oxford Union's ball advertisement, featuring the logo of the PFB
May 29, 2026, 2:59 pm
Oxford Union partners with Palestinian group associated with alleged ‘Hamas operative’
Zaher Birawi, previously described as the chair of the Palestinian Forum in Britain, was sanctioned by the US government earlier this year over alleged ties to Hamas
By JN Reporter
The Oxford Union chamber during the 28 November 2024 debate on the motion "This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide" (Credit: Creative Commons/Aspirant006)
December 1, 2025, 3:45 pm
I was at the Oxford Union’s latest Israel debate – they haven’t learnt their lesson
In November 2025, the Oxford Union held a debate on whether Israel was a bigger threat to regional security than Iran. Merit Habib Matta was present
By Merit Habib Matta
The Oxford Union chamber during the 28 November 2024 debate on the motion "This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide" (Credit: Creative Commons/Aspirant006)
November 17, 2025, 12:05 pm
Chaos continues at Oxford Union as protestors succeed in cancelling Olmert event
Days after members present vote that Israel is a greater regional threat than Iran, screaming protestors succeed in cancelling talk by former Israeli Prime Minister
By Jewish News Reporter
Greogry Stafford MP
December 18, 2024, 2:10 pm
Tory MP and ex-Oxford Union president calls out ‘mess of antisemitism’ at debating club
Gregory Stafford MP urges the government to write to the Oxford Union following allegations of antisemtism at Israel 'apartheid' debate
By Lee Harpin
Miko Peled
December 16, 2024, 9:56 pm
Oxford Union admits editing Israel debate comments
Miko Peled's comments about 7 October "heroism" not on official record of his speech
By Jenni Frazer
Pic: Twitter/X Oxford Union
December 5, 2024, 4:13 pm
OPINION: Nothing prepared me for the disgrace that was the Oxford Union Israel debate
The hate-filled atmosphere, brazen antisemitism and glorification of violence in that chamber was not just offensive – it was dangerous
By Laura Butcher
Labour deputy leader Tom Watson. Photo credit: Nick Ansell/PA Wire
January 21, 2019, 2:33 pm
Tom Watson: UK ‘must demand’ Malaysian ban on Israeli athletes reversed
Labour's deputy leader deplores 'completely unacceptable' refusal to allow disabled swimmers to compete
By Jewish News Reporter
Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaking at the Oxford Union
January 21, 2019, 10:21 am
Malaysian PM: I made ‘hook-nose Jews’ remark as Israel has done ‘wrong things’
Elderly leader speaks at the prestigious Oxford Union where he was challenged over previous remarks, but insists 'It is unfair to call me antisemitic'
By Jewish News Reporter
Jeremy Corbyn with Shami Chakrabarti at the enquiry into Labour anti-Semitism
November 25, 2016, 10:34 am
Sir Eric Pickles: Labour ‘in denial’ over anti-Semitism
The ex-Tory minister said the opposition is burying its head in the sand over Jew-hate
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Ken Livingstone was suspended by the Labour Party in 2016
June 2, 2016, 9:29 am
Livingstone blames ’embittered MPs’ for suspension over Hitler remarks
Speaking at the Oxford Union, he refused to apologise for the comments and claimed Jeremy Corbyn "had no say" in his suspension
By Jewish News Reporter
Ken Livingstone
May 30, 2016, 1:36 pm
Ken Livingstone ‘won’t get easy ride’ at Oxford Union debate
The veteran politician, suspended by Labour after claiming Hitler supported Zionism, will address the prestigious union on Wednesday.
By Justin Cohen
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