Starmer promises to prosecute ‘globalize the intifada’ chants after stabbing of British Jews
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to use the full power of the state to prosecute individuals who promote or engage in antisemitic rhetoric, particularly chants like 'globalize the intifada,' following a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in London. Speaking from Downing Street, Starmer condemned recent acts of violence and hate, linking them to broader extremist threats, including state-backed campaigns by Iran. His remarks mark a significant shift in tone amid rising concerns over antisemitism and a heightened UK terrorism threat level.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, long accused of failing to act in the face of rising antisemitic incidents, is now promising to use the “full power of the state” to prosecute those who celebrate or condone violence. Starmer visited Thursday the scene of this week’s stabbings in Golders Green, where he was greeted by demonstrators carrying signs and chanting “Keir Starmer, Jew Harmer.” Recommended Stories After seven years, the first commercial flight from US to Venezuela takes off Iran’s unseen leader declares US’s only place in Gulf is ‘at the bottom of its waters’ Iranian currency hits all-time low amid US blockade Having previously made a boilerplate statement about antisemitism being unacceptable in Britain, the premier offered a far stronger message in a televised speech from 10…
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