Israel has blamed Keir Starmer for the Manchester synagogue terror attack after failing to curb a “toxic wave of antisemitism” in Britain.
Two men were killed in the terrorist attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, and four other men were hospitalised with serious injuries.
Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British national of Syrian descent, was shot dead by police at the scene after driving at high speed into a group of Jewish worshippers and using a knife on the victims.
The two men killed in the terror attack were named as Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, from Crumpsall.
Gideon Sa’ar, the Israeli foreign affairs minister, blamed the British Government in a social media statement for allowing anti-Jewish hatred in the UK.
Posting on X, he wrote: “The truth must be told: blatant and rampant antisemitic and anti-Israeli incitement, as well as calls of support for terror, have recently become a widespread phenomenon in the streets of London, in cities across Britain, and on its campuses.
“The authorities in Britain have failed to take the necessary action to curb this toxic wave of antisemitism and have effectively allowed it to persist.
“We expect more than words from the Starmer Government. We expect and demand a change of course, effective action, and enforcement against the rampant antisemitic and anti-Israeli incitement in Britain.”
In a recorded message to Jewish people, Sir Keir said: “I know how much fear you will be holding inside of you. I really do… Nobody should have to do that. Nobody.
“And so I promise you that I will do everything in my power to guarantee you the security that you deserve, starting with a more visible police presence, protecting your community.
“I promise you that over the coming days, you will see the other Britain, the Britain of compassion, of decency, of love.”
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‘Victims of discrimination!’ Green Party conference bans women’s rights campaigners
The Green Women’s Declaration (GWD), a group advocating for sex-based rights for women, has been told its stall booking was cancelled at the Green Party conference.
The group said the move “undermines the rights of women to advocate for single-sex spaces, services, and sports — rights that are protected under UK law”.
It told the Times: “The accusations made against our members, including claims of hostility and confrontation, are wholly unfounded.”
The ban is the latest argument between those in the party who believe in sex-based rights and those who have made transgender rights a priority.
Zack Polanski, the new Green Party leader, has repeatedly spoken about his support for transgender people in same sex spaces despite April’s Supreme Court ruling.
‘We don’t want our Jewish community here in Britain to have to live a smaller Jewish life because of the fear of antisemitism’, says Shabana Mahmood
The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has told GB News that she doesn’t want British Jews to “live a smaller Jewish life because of the fear of antisemitism.”
Speaking to Britain’s news channel, Ms Mahmood said: “My thoughts remain with the victims and the families of all those who have been murdered.
“And I particularly want to thank the members of the community who were worshipping at the synagogue yesterday, whose quick action undoubtedly saved lives.
“Alongside the quick reaction of the police who brought this attack to an end within seven minutes of receiving the first phone call.
“In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services. He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace.”
The Home Secretary added: “What I want to do is to reassure the community that this Government will take the rising tide of antisemitism seriously.
“We already invest in security for the community, security at places of worship as well as other communal institutions, because we don’t want our Jewish community here in Britain to have to live a smaller Jewish life because of the fear of anti-Semitism.
“It is really important that we hold the line between what is legitimate in our country, which is protest and so on.
“But that behaviour which crosses the line and breaks our laws, the laws of our land, must be upheld, and I will ensure that they are.”