Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inAnna LorenWednesday 21 October 2026 14:06 BSTRelated: Inside the police operation to defend Jewish families facing ‘pandemic’ of antisemitismAn independent review led by Sir David Bell urges schools and colleges to allow open, respectful discussions on the Israel-Hamas conflict without prejudice or hatred.The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations outlined in the report, which is being presented to Parliament.Key proposals include recognising antisemitism as a safeguarding risk, marking Holocaust Memorial Day, and setting up an advice hotline for school leaders.The report advised against a legal ban on political symbols, such as pro-Palestine badges, suggesting schools instead rely on existing codes of conduct.The review follows a 59 per cent increase in school-related antisemitic incidents in the first six months of the year, according to the Community Security Trust.In fullAntisemitism review settles debate over banning pro-Palestine badges in schoolsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in