Overview

• In April, 36 deputies published an open letter in the Financial Times condemning humanitarian impacts of Israel’s Gaza offensive.
• An investigative panel ruled that all signatories breached the board’s code of conduct by misrepresenting its position and bringing the institution into disrepute.
• Five deputies received two-year suspensions—potentially reduced to six months with formal apologies—while 31 others were issued notices of criticism.
• Most signatories hailed from Reform, Liberal or Masorti communities, underscoring ideological divides within the UK Jewish community.
• Ami Ayalon, former Shin Bet chief, praised the board members as “true friends of Israel” and former deputy Daniel Grossman resigned last month over the board’s stance.