Young Zionists 'will not bow to intimidation' after Gaza Kaddish participants abused

“We reaffirm that our chaverim and our movements will not bow to intimidation by members of our community.”

The letter also called for the end of the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, saying the creation of a “just, peaceful society” is a principle of Zionism.

It continues: “We see no contradiction between our Zionism, and our rejection of the entrenchment of Israel’s occupation alongside our concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

“As leaders from a diverse range of Zionist Youth Movements, we won’t let the voice of the youth be overlooked by members of our wider communities.

“We intend to stand proudly behind our ideologies and will clearly and loudly state our commitment to a diverse and tolerant Jewish community that seeks justice and dignity across the world.”

The letter was signed by members of the Reform, Liberal and Masorti youth movements, as well as Habonim Dror, a socialist Zionist youth group.

The Kaddish event, took place outside Parliamen days after the violent clashes on the Gaza border. Hours before the event, Hamas claimed that 50 of the 62 dead were its operatives.

Ms Morris-Evans was initially told she would have to be mentored for her to still be able to lead the tour. The JC understands that the mentoring process was undertaken by Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, senior rabbi of Reform Judaism.

On Monday RSY-Netzer, the Reform youth movement, Reform Judaism and UJIA reversed the decision.

Rabbi Janner-Klausner and Geoffrey Marx, the chairman of Reform Judaism, described the subsequent abuse of Ms Morris-Evans and others as “misogynistic and violent”, condemning “bullies” within the community.