National Union
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Leaders | Ya'akov Katz |
|---|---|
| Benny Begin | |
| Rehavam Ze'evi | |
| Binyamin Elon | |
| Avigdor Lieberman | |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2376536 |
About National Union
The National Union was an alliance of right-wing and nationalist political parties in Israel. In its final full form, the alliance consisted of four parties: Moledet, Hatikva, Eretz Yisrael Shelanu, and Tkuma. Leading up to the 2013 Knesset elections, only Tkuma remained, and joined The Jewish Home.
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... In January, found the National Union of Students (NUS) had failed to sufficiently challenge antisemitism and hostility towards Jews...
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... Nehaal Bajwa, from the National Union of Students (NUS), said: " Universities are trying to recruit more and more international students partly because they pay a lot higher fees, but it means that some universities are expanding at a rate much higher than the local housing stock can deal with...
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... " But a recent survey from the National Union of Students suggested that of those students that do part-time work, nearly one in five (18%) work more than 20 hours...
Universities must act swiftly on antisemitism, ministers say
By Vanessa ClarkeEducation reporter
Education minsters have written to university vice-chancellors in England over the welfare of Jewish students.
Gillian Keegan and Robert Halfon have asked that universities " act swiftly and decisively against any threats" to students' safety and welfare.
It Follows reports of some student societies sending out inflammatory messages showing support for Hamas, following its attack on Israel.
More Than 2,700 people have been killed in Israel and Gaza since 7 October.
The Letter said ministers have seen evidence of messages that " either implicitly or explicitly show support for Hamas" which is " a proscribed terrorist organisation".
" The Effects of these statements are already being felt by Jewish students, many of whom are being made to feel that they need to hide their Jewish identity, " it said.
The Union of Jewish Students (UJS) has welcomed the guidance and says it has had pleas for help from students who do not feel comfortable openly expressing their Judaism while on campus.
" We have received reports of Jewish students who have been harassed, intimidated and abused, " UJS explained, and said it was urging universities to take a " zero-tolerance policy" for those who support terror.
Adam Habib , The Director of SOAS University of London, told The Bbc the campus hosts both Jewish and Palestinian staff and students, and that The Conflict is a " substantive area of debate" at times.
He Said concerns for Jewish students are " entirely legitimate" but he believes The Letter is just " symbolic" and " unhelpful" as universities are already taking action when they have concerns.
Being asked to police students for waving Palestinian flags or shouting certain slogans is " not a reasonable request" He Said , adding the university is already making sure students are safe and taking action when people feel threatened or beak The Law .
Universities are " safe spaces" and critical debate should be allowed, he added.
There have been issues around antisemitism on campuses in The Past .
In January, found the National Union of Students (NUS) had failed to sufficiently challenge antisemitism and hostility towards Jews. The NUS apologised to Jewish students following The Report .
The Letter from Ms Keegan and Mr Halfon made no specific reference to protecting Palestinian students, although there is pre-existing guidance on How To handle Islamophobia on campus, issued long before the current conflict.
In 2021, Universities Uk told universities to Focus On increasing understanding of Islam and Islamophobia as a means of prevention, and to respond robustly when incidents occur.
The Letter which requires all education providers " to help prevent The Risk of people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism".
It asked vice-chancellors to " pay particular attention to any invitations" to speakers on this subject to ensure that events do not provide a platform for " illegal speech".
The Office for Students, the regulator of Higher Education in England, works on behalf of the government to monitor what is being done in institutions to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
Arif Ahmed , its first director for freedom of speech and academic freedom, said Higher Education providers " should uphold free speech within The Law for everyone" but this does not include " discrimination against, or harassment of, Jewish students".
" Encouraging terrorism, including glorifying The Commission or preparation of acts of terrorism, fund-raising for the purposes of terrorism and inviting support for a proscribed terrorist organisation, are all criminal offences" he added.
Many universities are already offering support to students with family and other connections in the region.
Among them is Queen's University Belfast, which says it recognises the need to " ensure tolerance, sensitivity and respect for differing viewpoints and opinions. "
It says it will provide a space for students, staff, and the wider community " to discuss and debate a wide range of local and global issues on campus" all within a framework of " respect for the rights of other persons".
The Conflict between Israel and the Palestinians has been a point of contention on UK campuses for many years.
In 2015, More Than 300 academics from dozens of universities in England and Wales said they would not accept invitations to visit Israeli academic institutions in protest at what they called
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com