Tens of thousands attend march against antisemitism in London

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A massive crowd of individuals came together in the heart of London to protest against discrimination towards Jewish people. Advocates have labeled this event as the most significant demonstration against this issue since the year 1936.

The CAA held a protest which a lot of famous people participated in, one of them being ex-PM Boris Johnson.

The ex-Prime Minister mentioned that he joined the gathering to show his support for Jewish people. He stated that the recent demonstrations in London that supported Palestine have only strengthened his conviction that it is essential for Israel to continue to exist.

Tommy Robinson, the creator of the English Defence League, was taken into police custody during the march after a large group of officers escorted him away. The police stated that the organizers had expressed worries about his presence before the event. They also claimed that when asked to leave, he declined to do so.

in a demonstration against climate change. A great number of individuals took to the streets from the Royal Courts of Justice, making their way towards Parliament Square to protest against the issue of climate change.

During the occasion, one man was apprehended for allegedly engaging in racially motivated public disorder after being overheard uttering antisemitic remarks.

The event, which was usually calm, took place while another set of Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas on Sunday. This happened weeks after the 7th of October attacks where numerous people were taken captive. The crowds carried posters of missing hostages and waved the state of Israel's flags as they chanted, "Bring them home."

The people of Britain demonstrated their unity with Israel during the procession.

The organizers of the protest referred to it as the biggest demonstration opposing antisemitism that London has had since the Battle of Cable Street in 1936. During that time, numerous individuals stopped a scheduled march by the British Union of Fascists, led by Sir Oswald Mosley, which was meant to pass through a district filled with Jewish households.

In his blog, Mr. Johnson drew a comparison between antisemitism and a longstanding strain of virus.

Regardless of whether Israel's actions are just or unjust, the occurrence of anti-Semitic behavior during marches across Western Europe and beyond has reinforced my belief that it is absolutely essential for Israel to continue existing for the sake of humanity. This was stated by the individual to GB News.

Boris Johnson expressed his regret over the occurrence of the march, stating that he was feeling quite uneasy and sorrowful about it.

The demonstration came to an end at Parliament Square, where several speeches were delivered. One of the speakers who spoke to the crowd was Robert Jenrick, the minister of immigration.

Gideon Falter, who is the executive officer of CAA, criticized the offensive placards he witnessed in recent pro-Palestinian demonstrations held in London.

He stated that starting from October 7, the number of antisemitic crimes in this nation has skyrocketed by more than 1,000 percent. He also pointed out the disturbing display witnessed the previous day where people held signs that depicted a Star of David thrown away in a trash can with a caption that read 'please keep the world clean'. This message resembled the propaganda used in Germany during the 1930s and was incredibly distressing.

Several officers stopped EDL founder Tommy Robinson from being present at the march.

The leader of the Jewish community in the UK, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, has stated that the Jewish people in Britain will not be frightened by antisemitism. He also emphasized the need to build stronger bonds within the community and to promote the best of British principles. This message reflects the resilience and determination of the Jewish community in the face of hate and intolerance.

Representing the government, Mr. Jenrick expressed that the triumph over Hamas would be a beneficial occurrence for the entire world. The crowd repeatedly exclaimed "bring them home" as a request for the liberation of hostages.

The top leader of the Jewish community, Chief Rabbi Mirvis, was present at a gathering orchestrated by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.

He said that the government will continue to work until all the missing individuals are reunited with their loved ones. He also stated that they support Israel.

Famous people from the United Kingdom who attended included Robert Rinder, a television judge, Tracy-Ann Oberman, who used to act in Eastenders, and Rachel Riley, who is a host on Countdown. These individuals walked with signs that stated "The United Kingdom is in solidarity against antisemitism."

Nevertheless, a Jewish organization declined participation in the protest citing apprehensions about the motives driving the rally.

in the recent social media protest against anti-Semitism. Rachel Riley, Vanessa Feltz, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Robert Rinder all participated in a recent social media demonstration against anti-Semitism.

A group called Na'amod, which is against the Israeli control of the West Bank, released a statement stating that while they understand many individuals participating in the march may have genuine worries, they cannot support the march because it isn't solely about anti-semitism. The event's details indicate that the CAA arranged the march as a response to the significant peace demonstrations in London happening every week. Although Na'amod would like to march together with people who share their ideals, they cannot do so with good intentions and faith.

According to them, London has become a place where Jews are not welcome due to the demonstrations that promote terrorism and hatred against Jews. However, this statement is completely false. Tying Jewish security with the freedom of Palestinians is not a solution to ensuring safety for Jews. In fact, this approach can make it even more difficult to combat anti-Semitism.

The Immigration Minister, Robert Jenrick, spoke to a gathering of people in Parliament Square.

The procession took place the day after a huge throng of individuals congregated in the city on Saturday, advocating for a lasting truce in Gaza. Law enforcement authorities took 18 people into custody throughout the day for various suspected infractions, such as promoting racial animosity and backing a banned group.

After Robinson was taken into custody on Sunday, a representative from the Metropolitan police commented: "As part of the security measures taken for the protest against anti-Semitism, law enforcement has apprehended a male individual who is 40 years of age at the Strand location."

We have been in regular communication with the people in charge of the march lately. They are worried that the man, along with his possible companions, might scare other attendees. This concern has also been expressed by other individuals.

Consequently, he was approached multiple times and advised that his continuous presence in the region might lead to causing trouble and anxiety for other people. He was instructed to move out from the region, but he declined to do so. We were informed that the man had mentioned being in the area as a press reporter. However, this statement did not matter during his apprehension.