Over Thirty Thousand Rally in London Against Escalating Antisemitism and Extremism

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A massive demonstration took place in London, with approximately 32,000 people marching to demand stronger action against the surge in antisemitism and extremism in Britain. Organized by the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA), the protest sought to address what the group described as "unprecedented levels" of anti-Jewish sentiment and growing societal extremism.

32,000 people marched today in the pouring rain in the heart of London, to call for action against antisemitism and sing for peace.
The government was invited to attend but shamefully did not reply.#MarchAgainstAntisemitism
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— Stephen Greek 🎗️ (@StephenGreek) December 8, 2024

 

The march began at the Royal Courts of Justice and concluded at Parliament Square. Protesters carried Israeli flags and signs while chanting slogans like “Act against hate, before it’s too late” and “Say it loud, Jewish and proud.” Outside Downing Street, demonstrators sang the national anthem, further emphasizing their call for unity and action.

🇬🇧🇮🇱✡️Thousands march through central London showing solidarity with the British Jewish community, in a march against antisemitism amid increases in hate crimes targeting Jews across the capital.

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— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) December 8, 2024

 

Gideon Falter, the chief executive of the CAA, spoke to the crowd about the urgency of combating antisemitism. He criticized successive governments for their lack of decisive action, stating, “Two governments have now dragged their feet on antisemitism since October 7. The fight against antisemitism puts Jews on the front lines of the battle for the future of the West. It is a long front line with many flashpoints, but should any part of it fail, the entire defence fails. We owe it to future generations to raise our voices against this tide of extremism and bigotry, and reject appeasement, so that we might bequeath them the bright future that once was ours.”

 

The protest comes in the wake of what the CAA describes as a "tidal wave" of antisemitism following Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7 of the previous year. The group reported that hate crimes targeting Jews have quadrupled in the past year. Official data reflects this alarming trend, with the Metropolitan Police recording 2,170 antisemitic hate crimes in the 11 months since October 7, surpassing Islamophobic hate crimes, which stood at 1,568 during the same period.

 

Amichai Chikli, Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister and a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party, labeled London the most antisemitic city in the West. He attributed this to the influence of "radical Left and Islamic extremism," claiming the city is no longer safe for Jews. "Today in the UK, Jews are hiding their yarmulkes and their stars of David. They know that if they speak Hebrew on the subway, they might get hit," he said. Chikli also highlighted the broader implications of this issue for British society, pointing out that even iconic symbols like the statue of Winston Churchill now require security.

 

The surge in antisemitism is the highest recorded in recent years, with hate crimes against Jews tripling compared to the previous peak during the 2020-2021 Gaza conflict. Protesters emphasized the need for immediate and effective measures to counter this alarming rise in hostility, calling on the government and broader society to act decisively against hate and extremism.

 

Based on a report by WP 2024-12-10

 

 

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

Peaceful, non violent and no masks covering their faces. 

 

What a contrast to the Hamas and pro Palestinian mobs that roam the streets in London on their regular hate filled protests.