Israeli Minister Labels London as World's Most Antisemitic City
Reports indicate a 235% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2023, highlighting a significant rise in hate following Hamas' invasion of Israel.
- Israeli Minister for Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli, declares London as the world's most antisemitic city, citing an atmosphere fueled by pro-Hamas supporters.
- Chikli reports a 235% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2023 compared to 2022, with a significant rise in London following Hamas' invasion of Israel.
- Nearly half of British Jews have considered leaving the UK due to rising antisemitism, with a vast majority of incidents unreported.
- Experts and advocates argue for stronger measures against antisemitism, including the implementation of recommendations from the Shawcross report on Prevent.
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan acknowledges a rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate, emphasizing the importance of unity and careful language among Londoners.