British Muslims extend a friendly hand to Jews

[Lithos]

Britain's leading Muslim organisation will tomorrow signal a radical shift in its position when one of its senior members addresses a Jewish audience for the first time.

The decision by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) to attend a high-profile debate entitled 'Does more unite Muslims and Jews than divides them?' is being described as 'highly significant' by members of both communities. The move has led to speculation the MCB will drop its controversial opposition to Holocaust Memorial Day.

Inayat Bunglawala, the assistant general secretary of the MCB, who will take part in the debate, said both communities have become concerned at the growing rise of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. 'It is crucial that we do not allow the Israel-Palestine conflict to hamper good and productive relations between Muslims and Jews in the UK,' Bunglawala said.

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The back story always seems to be posted in halves. Good to see some are working on a addressing this holistically.

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1. That's a step forward that everyone should be pleased about...

Hopefully it won't be long before the opposition to Holocaust Memorial Day is dropped....

[leftynyc]

2. Very good news

This is how it must be done. On local levels where people must live together in peace and understanding.