Meeting with the Deputy Israel Ambassador

Our Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE had an excellent discussion with the Deputy Israel Ambassador, Daniela Grudsky Eckstein. Mark relayed the support and solidarity of the whole Greater Manchester community to the people of Israel. The meeting focused on the work of our communal stakeholders who are collaborating to support Israel...

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Advocating for the Community at Westminster

We spent the day in Westminster advocating for our community, speaking with MPs from across the country. Topics of discussion included the current conflict in the Middle East, the urgent need for those held hostage in Gaza to be released, a focus on the concerning levels of antisemitic hate crime...

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In Conversation with Eli Sharabi

Thank you to the UJIA for bringing Eli Sharabi (the Israeli hostage freed after 491 days) along with his family to meet our community in Greater Manchester. It was a huge privilege to hear Eli tell his story in conversation with Rachel Riley at Heaton Park Synagogue in front of...

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Statement on the Proscription of Palestine Action

“We are delighted with the news that Government will formally move to proscribe Palestine Action. Greater Manchester and the surrounding regions are familiar with their glorification of terrorism, thuggery and vandalism. Their behaviour has been a longstanding threat to society as we work to ensure the Middle East conflict is...

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