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UK Home Secretary calls for crackdown on public support for Hamas’ terrorism against Israel

by Karen Faulkner, Worthy News Correspondent

(Worthy News) – The UK’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman has called on British police to “use the full force of the law” against people publicly celebrating the killings and abductions committed by the Palestinian terror group in the surprise attack it launched on Israel on Saturday October 7, the Guardian UK reports.

Braverman’s call was made on Sunday morning after videos began to circulate on social media of people celebrating Hamas’ attack on Israel, the Guardian said. Since then, there has been a prominent pro-Hamas rally in Manchester and a planned protest outside the Israeli embassy in London on Monday evening.

In a post on X, Braverman said: “Whenever Israel is attacked, Islamists and other racists use Israeli defensive measures as a pretext to stir up hatred against British Jews. Yesterday I spoke with CST-UK (the Community Security Trust) to ensure the government is doing everything necessary for the protection of our Jewish communities.There must be zero tolerance for antisemitism or glorification of terrorism on the streets of Britain. I expect the police to use the full force of the law against displays of support for Hamas, other proscribed terrorist groups or attempts to intimidate British Jews.”

In a statement, Scotland Yard confirmed: “We are aware of a number of incidents, including those that have been shared on social media, in relation to the ongoing conflict in Israel and the border with Gaza.The Met has increased policing patrols across parts of London in order to provide a visible presence and reassurance to our communities.

“We remain in contact with partners and community leaders to listen to any concerns. Anyone who experiences threatening behaviour or is worried about their safety is urged to contact police,” Scotland Yard stated. “We are aware that the ongoing conflict may lead to protests over the coming days. We will ensure that an appropriate policing plan is in place in order to balance the right to protest against any disruption to Londoners.”