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Scotland
August 29, 2024, 12:14 pm
Scottish newspaper ‘demonises’ MP with ‘Zionist’ front page
The National criticised for report that appears 'perniciously' to distort the purpose of legitimate 'friends of' lobby groups in parliament
By Lee Harpin
Screenshot: Twitter/X
August 20, 2024, 11:14 am
Scotland suspends talks with Israeli government
Announcement comes after Angus Robertson apologised after meeting deputy ambassador, saying no one intended the talks to be ‘presented as legitimatising the actions of the Israeli government in Gaza'
By Michelle Rosenberg
A graduation at St Andrews and (inset) the rector Stella Maris. Picture: St Andrews University
August 2, 2024, 9:51 am
St Andrews University had ‘no choice’ but to dismiss rector from key roles
Stella Maris repeatedly declined to accept report by leading barrister and then criticised the decision that strips her of a place on the governing body and as a trustee
By Beatrice Sayers
Local elections take place on 5 May 2022. Polls will open at 7am and close at 10pm. (Jewish News)
June 19, 2024, 9:11 am
Suspended Labour candidate shared post claiming ‘Jews in party’ had targeted Corbyn
Andy Brown was disowned by the party in the Scottish Aberdeenshire North and Moray East seat after sharing pro-Russia posts
By Lee Harpin
May 21, 2024, 4:18 pm
Scottish FA bans fans from women’s Euro match with Israel
Home and away matches between Scotland and Israel will be played behind closed doors
By Jenni Frazer
Ghassan Abu-Sittah said a vote for him would be a vote ‘against the genocide in Gaza’. Picture: inara.org/board
March 28, 2024, 8:36 am
Election of Abu-Sittah as Glasgow University rector ‘sets chilling precedent’
Jewish students speak of profound apprehension after doctor who urged Palestinians to ‘die in dignity’ after 7 October wins 80 percent share of vote
By Beatrice Sayers
Screenshot via Itamar Nitzan and Campaign Against Antisemitism
February 15, 2024, 11:36 am
Police told me, ‘Hide your Jewish identity at anti-Israel rally… we cannot protect you’
EXCLUSIVE: Man tells Jewish News he was advised to cover up his Magen David by Police Scotland to avoid "triggering" protesters.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Nadia El-Nakla’s brother has been unable to leave Gaza, though his wife and their four children are now in Turkey (PA) (PA Wire)
January 12, 2024, 2:20 pm
UK should consider Gaza refugee resettlement scheme, says wife of Scottish first minister
Nadia El-Nakla, the SNP Councillor married to Humza Yousaf made recommendation as her brother remains trapped amidst Israel-Hamas war
By JN Reporter
A St Andrews University graduation and (inset) Aswini Weereratne KC of Doughty Street Chambers
January 7, 2024, 10:44 am
Barrister quits as university investigator the day after her appointment is revealed
Exclusive: St Andrews had given KC who signed petition urging the government to stop sale of arms to Israel the task of carrying out inquiry into conduct of genocide-row rector
By Beatrice Sayers
A graduation at St Andrews and (inset) the rector Stella Maris. Picture: St Andrews University
December 19, 2023, 9:32 am
Exclusive: St Andrews University will ask external investigator to look into rector’s actions
Decision follows outcry over email to students from Stella Maris accusing Israel of genocide and apartheid and her subsequent refusal to apologise
By Beatrice Sayers
The cloisters of St Salvator's Quadrangle and (inset) the rector Stella Maris. Picture: St Andrews University
December 6, 2023, 6:08 pm
St Andrews University’s genocide row rector suggests she is threefold victim
Stella Maris reposts accusations of anti-black racism, Islamophobia and misogyny as barrister argues she must resign or be removed after being elected on a platform of unification and then creating division
By Beatrice Sayers
Pink Peacock
June 21, 2023, 11:01 am
‘Queer, Yiddish’ anti-capitalist anarchist café closes after ‘unchecked antisemtism’
Co-owners of Glasgow's Pink Peacock cafe say its closed this week after staff suffered 'harassment' from 'self-described leftists' and from 'a right-wing backlash'
By Lee Harpin and JTA
First Minister Humza Yousaf meets Scottish Jewry representatives pic credit Eloise Bishop
May 23, 2023, 9:52 am
Scottish First Minister: I understand Jewish community fears over family in Israel
SNP leader Humza Yousaf met with the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities (SCoJeC) and Senior Rabbi Moshe Rubin where he also pledged to fight antisemitism 'wherever and whenever it appears'
By Lee Harpin
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Brannock High School during a Visions Schools Award ceremony at the Scottish Parliament, on February 09, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
February 15, 2023, 11:19 am
Eleven Scottish schools recognised for good practice in Holocaust education
A celebratory event held at the Scottish Parliament was hosted by Jackie Baillie MSP and Jackson Carlaw MSP.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Image: Sarra Hoy / Twitter
July 22, 2021, 1:45 pm
Girl, 15, killed in lorry collision in Scotland as two critically injured
The family, understood to be Jewish and from Manchester, were travelling in Scotland when their minibus was involved in a collision with a lorry.
By Jewish News Reporter
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