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UK Jewish leaders want answers after Muslim Police group say Zionism 'a form of anti-Muslim hatred'

British Jewish groups have expressed alarm over a policy paper published by the National Association of Muslim Police that describes Zionism as a form of anti-Muslim hatred and calls the Israeli army a 'Zionist terrorist group.' The organization has distanced itself from the report, but Jewish leaders are demanding answers and the paper's withdrawal.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jun 10–12, 2026 Published Aug 14

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British Jewish leaders are demanding answers and the withdrawal of a policy paper published by the National Association of Muslim Police (NAMP) that describes Zionism as a form of anti-Muslim hatred and refers to the Israeli army as a 'Zionist terrorist group.' The paper, titled "From Past Prejudices to Present Policies: Confronting Anti-Muslim Hatred and Promoting Human Rights," was written by NAMP's then-vice president, Khaldoun Kabbani, and published in July 2025.

The Board of Deputies of British Jews called the paper "disturbing" in its presentation of Jewish identity, history, and the nature of antisemitism. "If this is being circulated among officers, it poses a direct challenge to the integrity of policing and it should be withdrawn immediately," the group said, as reported by the Jerusalem Post.

NAMP has distanced itself from the report and rejected any allegation that the group "supports Hamas," according to the Jerusalem Post and Fox News.

Coverage comparison

The story has been covered by the Jerusalem Post and Fox News, both of which report the key facts: the existence of the policy paper, its authorship by Khaldoun Kabbani, the specific language used, and the reaction from Jewish groups. However, the two outlets frame the story differently, with Fox News placing a stronger emphasis on criticism from experts and the broader context of UK policing controversies, while the Jerusalem Post adopts a more straightforward reporting tone.

Fox News highlights that the paper was "unearthed by The Spectator" and quotes Andrew Fox, a senior associate fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, who called the paper "filled with antisemitic lies and blood libels." Fox News also connects the controversy to allegations of "two-tier policing" in the UK and what it describes as "skyrocketing antisemitism." The Jerusalem Post focuses on the reaction of British Jewish groups and notes that NAMP has rejected allegations of supporting Hamas.

Both outlets agree on the core facts, but Fox News includes additional commentary from critics and references the October 7, 2023, attack, while the Jerusalem Post provides a more neutral account.

Key claims

The paper's content: The 39-page document states that "Zionism represents one of the manifestations of anti-Muslim hatred" and likens the war in Gaza to the Holocaust, as reported by both outlets. It also refers to Zionism as "a narrow, nationalist, and colonialist viewpoint" and calls the Israeli army a "Zionist terrorist group," per Fox News.

Authorship: The paper was written by NAMP's then-vice president, Khaldoun Kabbani, according to both the Jerusalem Post and Fox News.

Reaction from Jewish groups: The Board of Deputies of British Jews called the paper "disturbing" and demanded its withdrawal, as reported by the Jerusalem Post.

NAMP's response: NAMP distanced itself from the report and rejected any allegation of supporting Hamas, according to both outlets.

Claims about October 7, 2023: The paper disputes facts about Hamas's attack on Israel, including that Israeli children were killed, according to the Jerusalem Post. Fox News reports that the paper surmises that "eventually" the IDF's actions after October 7 "will be recognized as terrorism." Neither outlet independently verifies counterclaims; however, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that at least 29 children were killed in the October 7 attack, a figure cited by Fox News.

Expert criticism: Andrew Fox, of the Henry Jackson Society, described the paper as "filled with antisemitic lies and blood libels," as reported by Fox News.

Perspectives

Jewish community leaders: The Board of Deputies of British Jews views the paper as a direct challenge to the integrity of policing and has called for its immediate withdrawal. Their concern centers on the potential circulation of such material among police officers and its impact on community trust.

NAMP's defense: The organization has distanced itself from the paper, stating that it does not support Hamas and rejecting the allegations. While NAMP has not publicly commented on the specifics of the paper's content, its distancing suggests the paper does not reflect official organizational views.

Critics and experts: Figures like Andrew Fox frame the paper as evidence of "skyrocketing antisemitism" in the UK and raise concerns about the influence of extremist views within police associations. Fox News also suggests that the controversy adds to criticisms of "two-tier policing" and the government's handling of protests.

This article was compiled from reports by the Jerusalem Post and Fox News. Additional details, such as the full text of the paper and NAMP's complete response, were not available at the time of writing.

How each outlet told it

Fox News — World as of Jun 10, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC

Framing: NAMP faces backlash over policy paper with 'antisemitic lies' — Critical, with a focus on the concerns of experts and critics

Facts Included:

NAMP's policy paper contains 'antisemitic lies' and refers to Zionism as 'a narrow, nationalist, and colonialist viewpoint'
The paper calls the IDF a 'Zionist terrorist group'
The paper's author, Khaldoun Kabbani, presents unsourced facts about Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack
Experts, such as Andrew Fox, criticize the paper as 'filled with antisemitic lies and blood libels'
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that at least 29 children were killed in the October 7, 2023, attack

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Jerusalem Post as of Jun 12, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC

Framing: British Jewish groups alarmed by NAMP policy paper — Objective, with a focus on the concerns of British Jewish groups

Facts Included:

NAMP published a policy paper describing Zionism as a form of anti-Muslim hatred
The paper called the Israeli army a 'Zionist terrorist group'
The paper was written by NAMP's then-vice president, Khaldoun Kabbani
The Board of Deputies of British Jews called the paper 'disturbing'
NAMP has distanced itself from the report and rejected any allegation that the group 'supports Hamas'

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimNAMP published a policy paper describing Zionism as a form of anti-Muslim hatred and called the Israeli army a 'Zionist terrorist group'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Jerusalem Post as of Jun 12, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe paper was written by NAMP's then-vice president, Khaldoun Kabbani.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Jerusalem Post as of Jun 12, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe Board of Deputies of British Jews called the paper 'disturbing' in its presentation of Jewish identity, history and the nature of antisemitism.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jun 12, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC
ClaimNAMP has distanced itself from the report and rejected any allegation that the group 'supports Hamas'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Jerusalem Post as of Jun 12, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimAt least 29 children were killed in the October 7, 2023, attack, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Fox News — World as of Jun 10, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe NAMP report says 'Zionism represents one of the manifestations of anti-Muslim hatred' and likens the war in Gaza to the Holocaust.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Jerusalem Post as of Jun 12, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimExperts, such as Andrew Fox, criticize the paper as 'filled with antisemitic lies and blood libels'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Fox News — World as of Jun 10, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Fox News — World, Jerusalem Post 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14