Jewish students welcome the postponement of hate speaker due to speak at LSE

Al Haddad is reported to have made inflammatory remarks branding Jews "the enemies of God, and the descendants of apes and pigs", quoting the notorious antisemitic forgery the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and citing the declaration that "Jews and Christians to be kuffur, and the necessity of hating them, and avoiding them". It is also said that he has justified capital punishment for apostates and stated that "Muslims should rule the entire planet with this Islamic law".

Following representations from the Jewish Society and discussions with the Islamic Society, who were due to host, this event has been postponed by LSE Students' Union.

"There's something deeply flawed in the LSE's procedures on speaker events when someone like Al Haddad is approved without due consideration." said Jay Stoll, President of LSE Jewish Society. "We are thankful to LSE Students' Union for their strong stance against antisemitism and all forms of discrimination."

Just two weeks ago, LSE Students' Union passed strong policies to reaffirm its commitment to fighting antisemitism and Islamophobia.

"This move shows that these policies work. We'd like to see other campuses follow the example LSE Students' Union are setting in tackling racism and discrimination." said Dan Sheldon, UJS Campaigns Director. "As ever, it is our firm belief that freedom of speech within our univerisities is vital, but not at the expense of student welfare. We should have no truck with those who seek to spread hate on our campuses".