Na'amod
British Jewish political organisation (incorporated 2020) opposing Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories
| Na'amod Ltd | |
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| Type | Company limited by guarantee; political organisation |
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| Registration ID | 13016005 (England and Wales) |
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| Headquarters | London |
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| Website | naamod.org.uk |
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Na'amod Ltd (trading as Na'amod, Hebrew for "we will stand") is a British Jewish political organisation incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 13 November 2020.[1] It describes itself as "a movement of Jews in the UK seeking to end our community’s support for Israel's occupation and apartheid, and to mobilise it in the struggle for freedom, equality and justice for all Palestinians and Israelis".[2]
The organisation's registered office is at 7 Bell Yard, London, and its stated nature of business includes activities of political organisations and other membership organisations not elsewhere classified.[1]
Views
Na'amod sets out its positions on its website and in public statements.
On the occupation
Na'amod defines the occupation as "Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza", describing it as "a system of violence and discrimination that infringes upon Palestinians’ freedom, dignity and human rights" and "a moral crisis" that constitutes "apartheid".[3] It campaigns to end British Jewish communal support for this occupation, stating it is "illegal" and an "affront to fundamental Jewish values of equality and human dignity".[3]
On Zionism
Na'amod states it "does not take a common position on Zionism" and that "our members include Zionists, non-Zionists, and anti-Zionists".[4] However, it "actively take[s] a position acknowledging the ways in which Zionism materially upholds occupation, apartheid, and genocide and stand[s] in solidarity with Palestinians suffering its consequences".[4] For Palestinians, "Zionism has meant expulsion, discrimination, and violence".[4]
On antisemitism
Na'amod defines antisemitism as "anti-Jewish beliefs, attitudes, actions or systemic conditions".[4] It states it stands "against antisemitism and Islamophobia with the same determination that we oppose the occupation, because we recognise that all oppression is linked".[4] The group has expressed alarm at the rise in antisemitism (and Islamophobia) since 7 October 2023 and opposes the IHRA definition of antisemitism on the grounds that it "consistently conflates legitimate criticism of Israel with antisemitism, thereby making antisemitism harder to combat".[5][6]
People
Directors
Directors of Na'amod Ltd are as follows.
| Name | Correspondence address | Role | Position | Date of birth | Appointed on | Resigned on | Nationality | Country of residence | Occupation |
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| Dr Jonathan Paul Bindman | 79 Mercers Road, London, England, N19 4PS | Role Active | Director | May 1963 | 5 August 2024 | British | England | Consultant Psychiatrist | |
| Ros Edwards | 7 Bell Yard, London, England, WC2A 2JR | Role Active | Director | October 1952 | 23 February 2024 | British | England | Lecturer | |
| David Alex Lee | 7 Bell Yard, 7 Bell Yard, London, England, WC2A 2JR | Role Active | Director | May 1987 | 17 May 2024 | British | England | Policy Officer Local Government | |
| Benny Ross | 7 Bell Yard, London, England, WC2A 2JR | Role Active | Director | August 1957 | 17 May 2024 | British | United Kingdom | Teacher | |
| Emily Sara Hilton | 7 Bell Yard, London, England, WC2A 2JR | Role Resigned | Director | August 1991 | 13 November 2020 | 16 July 2021 | British, Australian | England | Policy Officer |
| Naomi Magnus | 7 Bell Yard, London, England, WC2A 2JR | Role Resigned | Director | July 1996 | 16 July 2021 | 17 May 2024 | British | Scotland | Civil Servant |
| Sarah Evelyn McCulloch | 7 Bell Yard, London, England, WC2A 2JR | Role Resigned | Director | January 1989 | 16 July 2021 | 20 May 2023 | British | England | Occupational Therapist |
| Marco Gabriel David Schneebalg | 7 Bell Yard, London, England, WC2A 2JR | Role Resigned | Director | November 1990 | 13 November 2020 | 18 November 2020 | Belgian | England | Public Servant |
| Jonathan Simons | 7 Bell Yard, London, England, WC2A 2JR | Role Resigned | Director | April 1961 | 16 July 2021 | 23 February 2024 | British | England | Retired |
| Tommer Shalom Davis Spence | 7 Bell Yard, London, England, WC2A 2JR | Role Resigned | Director | October 1992 | 13 November 2020 | 16 July 2021 | British | England | Phd Student |
Colin Levine: The Gloucestershire branch of Na'amod was recently introduced by Colin Levine, a representative for the group.
Contact
- Web: naamod.org.uk
- Facebook group:
- Changed name to Na'amod 31 January 2024
- Changed name to Na'amod: British Jews Against Occupation 5 July 2018
- Created – Jews against the killing in Gaza 15 May 2018[7]
Resources
- https://www.vashtimedia.com/why-were-still-fighting-antisemitism-on-the-rights-terms/
- https://rumble.com/v6s2c9b-episode-193-what-is-naamod.html
- https://www.facebook.com/NaamodUK/posts/statement-from-brighton-sussex-naamodwe-are-jews-living-in-the-brighton-area-who/711795054476368/
- https://english.almayadeen.net/articles/opinion/which-zionists-are-racist
See also
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Companies House, NA'AMOD LTD overview Companies House, accessed April 2026.
- ↑ Na'amod, Home Na'amod website, accessed April 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Na'amod, Our Message Na'amod website, accessed April 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Na'amod, Frequently Asked Questions Na'amod website, accessed April 2026.
- ↑ Na'amod UK, Statement from Brighton/Sussex Na’amod Facebook, accessed April 2026.
- ↑ Na'amod, The Board Of Deputies – What they say and what they don't Na'amod website, accessed April 2026.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/NaamodUK/about_profile_transparency