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Activist's Call to 'Normalize Massacres' at London Protest Sparks Outrage

Mohammed El-Kurd's comments during a pro-Palestinian rally have been criticized as promoting violence, leading to calls for action from the Metropolitan Police.

  • Activist Mohammed El-Kurd called to 'normalize massacres as the status quo' during a pro-Palestinian protest in London, earning cheers from the crowd.
  • El-Kurd's comments have been criticized as promoting violence, with some accusing him of calling for massacres of Jews.
  • The Metropolitan Police have been criticized for their delayed response to El-Kurd's comments, with some noting that police were present during his speech but only now appear to be taking action.
  • El-Kurd later attempted to walk back his comments, claiming he misspoke and was referring to the massacres perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian people.
  • Conservative parliament member Suella Braverman and others have expressed concern over rising levels of anti-semitism and extremism in London.
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