Starmer urges action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for tougher action at some pro-Palestinian protests following antisemitic attacks, including a stabbing incident in London's Golders Green neighborhood. He emphasized the need to protect the right to protest while addressing chants like 'globalize the intifada' that may incite violence. The UK's terror threat level has been raised to severe amid rising antisemitic incidents linked to the conflict in Gaza.
- ▪Keir Starmer suggested that some pro-Palestinian protests might need to be banned due to antisemitic chants.
- ▪Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, a London area with a large Jewish population, and police labeled the attack an act of terrorism.
- ▪The UK's terror threat level was raised to severe, indicating an attack is highly likely in the next six months.
- ▪Antisemitic incidents in the UK have more than doubled since October 7, 2023, according to the Community Security Trust.
- ▪Metropolitan Police head Mark Rowley stated that British Jews are now targeted by all major extremist groups, including far-right, far-left, and Islamist terrorists.
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World U.K. prime minister urges tougher action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks May 2, 2026 / 8:19 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Britain's prime minister warned Saturday that tougher action was needed against people chanting certain phrases at pro-Palestinian protests, as concerns grew over the safety of British Jews after the stabbings of two Jewish men in London.Keir Starmer said he would always defend the right to protest, but said there may be instances where some marches protesting the war in Gaza should be banned.
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