Starmer's Britain not safe for Jews, says Israeli minister
Britain is not safe for Jewish people under Sir Keir Starmer's leadership, an Israeli minister has claimed.
Amichai Chikli accused the Labour Government of fuelling anti-Semitism and claimed its base of voters is made up of ' Hamas sympathisers '.
He also claimed Sir Keir's party was one of the most hostile 'we have ever known' towards Israel.
'Without a dramatic change of course by Britain's political leadership, I see no future for Jewish life in England,' Israel's minister of diaspora affairs told the Daily Mail.
'My recommendation to Jews in the UK is to consider leaving and make aliyah to the Land of Israel.
'Imposing sanctions on Israeli elected officials whose views the Labour Party dislikes crosses every red line between friendly nations.'
Mr Chikli suggested the 'hostile policy' towards Israel was 'driven by simple electoral arithmetic'.
'He knows full well that England's Hamas sympathisers are a significant part of his base,' he added.
Mr Chikli went on to criticise Sir Keir for condemning Israel's care of an exchanged hostage, while simultaneously 'not mentioning by Hamas by name'.
He also questioned the policing of protests now that Palestine Action had been proscribed by Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary.
'One must not forget the threats to arrest lone Jews on the grounds that they are 'provoking' simply by their presence or by holding critical signs near Hamas-supporter protests,' he added.
Mr Chikli's comments come after two pro-Israel protesters accused police of 'two-tier' policing at a Palestine Action rally on Monday in London.
Footage shared with The Telegraph showed an officer telling them that 'waving an Israeli flag' could be a breach of the peace.
However, Sir Mark Rowley sparked anger on Tuesday when he compared the pair to 'damn stupid' football fans. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner said the flag-waving counter protesters were 'attempting to create an incident'.
He hit back at accusations against his force, arguing the pair's claims were 'disingenuous' and comparing their actions to that of a Tottenham Hotspur supporter waving a club flag at a crowd of Arsenal fans.
A Government spokesman said: 'The Jewish community plays a vital role in our society and we are proud to celebrate and honour its rich history and unwavering contribution to our national life.
'We are firmly committed to tackling anti-Semitism in all its forms and will continue to support and protect Jewish communities across the country.'
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