BBUK Bureau Statement to mark October 7

BBUK • October 7, 2024

B’nai B’rith UK marks a year since October 7, 2023, that fateful day that has left a permanent scar on Israel and the entire Jewish world. We mourn the 1,200 people murdered, tortured, and abused in Israel and wish that their memories be a blessing. We stand with Israelis still mourning their loss and share their deep pain and anguish. We remain horrified by the plight of the hostages held in Gaza and demand their return to their homes. We support Israel’s legitimate efforts to defeat its enemies while acknowledging the pain this has caused to innocents in the region. The horrors of that day will not fade from our memories, but we must never lose hope that peace and goodwill can one day prevail.

Dr Jeremy Havardi

Director, Bureau of International Affairs

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BBUK Statement on yesterday's hostage return

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B’nai B’rith UK would like to express our immense sorrow at the return to Israel of the bodies of Kfir and Ariel Bibas, their mother Shiri Bibas and peace activist Oded Lifshitz. We mourn the loss of their beautiful souls and send comfort to their families at a time of deep sadness and anguish. As a community, we clung to hope that these innocents would be returned safely to their families. Now we know that they were victims of Hamas’s fathomless barbarism and cruelty. Indeed even in death, they could not be respected. Few of us will forget how their coffins were daubed with vile slogans and subjected to a ghoulish and obscene display of propaganda. The killing of these innocents reminds us that Israel’s enemies have an insatiable appetite to murder Jews. They are the enemies of their own people, not just Israelis, and they must play no role in Gaza, and beyond. We call for all remaining hostages to be released now and for the world to stand by Israel as it seeks to protect its citizens.

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BBUK Statement on Ceasefire Proposal and Hostage Release

By BBUK • January 17, 2025
Since 7 October, B’nai B’rith UK has campaigned for the release of all hostages held in Gaza. Reports confirm that they have been held in appalling conditions and subjected to various forms of torture and degrading ill treatment. We welcome the fact that in the ceasefire proposal just announced, some of these hostages will be released back into the arms of their loving families. It is essential that they are given the time and space to rehabilitate after what they have endured. Ultimately, all the hostages must be released. At the same time, we remain deeply concerned at the heavy price that this deal will incur, especially if it means that Hamas will survive in the long term. We must never forget the acts of unspeakable savagery that were committed on 7 October and the promise that these would be repeated if Hamas had the chance. It is essential that these terrorists are never again allowed to rule Gaza if there is to be any chance of long term peace and security.
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