Scottish Educators Defy Pro-Israel Lobby, Vow to Keep Teaching the Truth of the Gaza Genocide

Rejecting an intimidation campaign by Zionist lobby groups, Educators for Peace affirms that teaching about the genocide in Gaza is a duty grounded in evidence, justice, and human rights — not “bias.”

A group of Scottish educators advocating for peace and justice in occupied Palestine has firmly dismissed allegations levelled by a pro-Israel lobby group, reaffirming its commitment to teaching about Palestine and the genocidal war on Gaza based on evidence and international law.

The campaign group Educators for Peace (EfP) refuted what it described as attempts by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) to intimidate instructors and suppress academic freedom in Scottish schools.

A 50-Page Dossier of Intimidation

The group’s stance came after the pro-Israel organisation submitted a 50-page legal dossier to the Scottish government, local authorities, and various educational institutions, accusing EfP of introducing what it termed “politically biased” content into classrooms and utilising educational resources it labelled “anti-Israel.”

In response, Educators for Peace published an open letter appealing to educators and academics to unite in defence of truth and the freedom to teach.

“Integrity Is Not False Neutrality”

In a formal statement, EfP dismissed all allegations, emphasising that its activities do not contravene the principle of professional neutrality. Instead, the group asserted, its approach is firmly grounded in fact- and evidence-based education, and the claims against it stem from a deliberate distortion of its views and a mischaracterisation of resources designed to promote the ideals of peace, justice, and human rights.

The group stressed that integrity in the presentation of information is distinct from a false neutrality that equates verified facts with unsubstantiated claims, adding that these discussions are embedded within professional development initiatives for educational personnel.

Lessons from Rwanda and Srebrenica

Drawing a powerful parallel, EfP noted that educating about major historical atrocities — including the genocides in Rwanda and Srebrenica — is evidence-based and does not require attributing equal credibility to the narratives of the perpetrators. The same principle, it stated, must apply when educating about the Zionist regime’s war of extermination on Gaza.

The group pointed to the conclusions of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry, which declared in September 2025 that there were sufficient grounds to believe Israel had engaged in actions constituting genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

By standing firm, Scotland’s teachers have sent a clear message: the classroom will not be silenced, and the truth of Gaza will continue to be taught — a small but significant front in the global awakening in defence of the oppressed.

Reference: PressTv