Rishi Sunak assured the Jewish community in the UK that he “will do everything” to protect them
Published October 14, 2023
Antisemitism incidents in the UK have increased following Hamas’s attack on Israel.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday said that they have seen “intimidating behaviour” and “shameful” antisemitism online and on the streets with attempts to stir up tensions following Hamas’s “terrorist attack” on Israel. He assured the Jewish community in the UK that he “will do everything” to protect them.
“To our Jewish community in the UK: I know you are hurting and reeling from these vile terrorist acts. At moments like this, when Jewish people are under attack in their homeland, Jewish people everywhere can feel less safe,” he said in a statement.
“We’ve seen intimidating behaviour and shameful antisemitism online and on our streets with attempts to stir up tensions. I say: not here. Not in Britain. Not in our country. Not in this century,” he added.
“And if anything is standing in the way of keeping the Jewish community safe, we will fix it,” Mr Sunak said.
According to London’s Metropolitan Police, there has been a “massive increase in anti-Semitic crime and incidents”. The Met’s deputy assistant commissioner Laurence Taylor said there were 105 anti-Semitic incidents and 75 anti-Semitic offences between September 30 and October 13, compared to 14 incidents and 12 offences in the same period last year.
“Britain is with Israel”
Rishi Sunak reiterated Britain’s support for Israel and said that what took place was “an act of pure evil”.
“I know that the days and weeks ahead will continue to be very difficult… We will do everything we can to support Israel in restoring the security it deserves,” he said.
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RELATED: Mayor Adams rips celebrities who ‘spew out hateful thinking’ and antisemitism in synagogue message
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks to the congregation of Temple Emanu-El in New York City on Friday, October 13, 2023. Security was increased throughout the city after Hamas’ call for a “Day of Rage” were echoed throughout the world. (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital)
Published October 14, 2023
New York city’s largest synagogue hosted Adams amid terrorist group Hamas’ calls for a ‘Day of Rage’ against Israel
New York City Mayor Eric Adams took aim at celebrities who “spew out” antisemitism during a speech at the city’s largest synagogue.
“Far too many sports figures and entertainers are using these new terminologies of credible messengers and influencers to spew out hateful thinking in general, but specifically antisemitism,” Adams said during his speech at the Temple Emanu-El Shabbat services Friday.
Adams comments come as Israel continues to fight back against a surprise attack launched on the country by Hamas last weekend, dragging the country into a conflict that has already claimed thousands of lives.
But the battle in Israel has also highlighted the continued battle against antisemitism at home. Hamas called for Friday to be a “Day of Rage” and capped off a week of protests nationwide against Israel’s response to the Gaza attacks.
One New York City rally last week promoted by the local Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) chapter included pro-Hamas demonstrators ridiculing Israel supporters with images of a swastika.
According to a report released by Tel Aviv University’s Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry and the Anti-Defamation League earlier this year, antisemitism continued to rise throughout the U.S. and the world in 2022. The report came after the 2021 version set new highs for antisemitic incidents, with he authors noting that “2022 did not mark a reversal of the trend, and in some countries, most alarmingly the United States, it intensified.”
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SOURCE: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mayor-adams-rips-celebrities-who-spew-out-hateful-thinking-antisemitism-synagogue-message
RELATED: Rising Anti-Semitism in Munich: Jewish Community Advised to Hide Symbols and Behave Inconspicuously
Rising Anti-Semitism in Munich: Jewish Community Advised to Hide Symbols and Behave Inconspicuously
Published October 15, 2023
In Munich, the Jewish community finds itself caught in the chilling crosshairs of rising anti-Semitism. The community is now being advised to act inconspicuously and conceal their religious symbols in public. This unsettling development follows a shocking incident where a Jewish student was brutally attacked on a train.
A Disturbing Incident
According to SerpAPI, the incident involved a 26-year-old Jewish student who was verbally and physically assaulted by a group of men. The assailants reportedly barraged the student with anti-Semitic slurs and landed multiple punches on him. The horrifying incident, captured on video, has sent waves of outrage coursing through the Jewish community.
Community Response and Leadership Guidance
In the aftermath of the attack, Jewish community leaders in Munich have issued advisories to their members, cautioning them to hide their religious symbols and refrain from drawing attention to their Jewish identity in public. Alongside these recommendations, there have been urgent calls for increased police presence and stronger measures to counteract the upsurge of anti-Semitism in Germany.
