Former house secretary Suella Braverman joined hundreds of pro-Israel protesters at a rally in London on Sunday because the world marked 100 days for the reason that nation’s struggle with Hamas started.
Demonstrators, lots of them waving Israeli flags, listened to speeches and chanted “bring them home” – in reference to hostages held by the militant group – as they gathered within the capital’s Trafalgar Square.
Ms Braverman, who was sacked by the prime minister in his November reshuffle, informed Sky News: “I’ve come today to show solidarity with Israel and with those people who are still held captive by Hamas.
“We must get them out, they should be introduced house and we have to stand with Israel regularly all through this bitter, and merciless, and evil battle.”
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Ms Braverman has long been an enthusiastic supporter of Israel. She told the Jewish Chronicle last year that her Jewish husband Rael previously lived in the country and that she has “shut relations who serve within the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]”.
Police initially said two people were arrested at the rally – a man who allegedly shouted “antisemitic abuse from a passing automotive” and a demonstrator who snatched and tore up a sign belonging to a member of a counter-protest organised by anti-Israel Jewish group Neturei Karta.
However, the Met later said the man was “detained however not in the end arrested” after a assessment of CCTV confirmed he was not the individual accountable.
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Meanwhile the rally was additionally performed a video message from Israel’s president Isaac Herzog, who thanked political leaders within the UK for supporting the nation.
He stated: “In the face of those who wish to scare us into silence, you’ve stood up and spoken out with clarity, pride and passion but it isn’t only within the Jewish community, across every branch of British leadership, the truth reigns clear.
“In the title of the state and folks of Israel, I thanks all.
“I want to thank His Majesty King Charles III. I want to thank Prime Minister [Rishi] Sunak.
“I need to thank the UK authorities and I need to thank opposition chief [Sir Keir] Starmer and his colleagues.”
Labour MP Christian Wakeford, who spoke at the rally, said an estimated 25,000 people attended.
Following criticism that the figure was an exaggeration, he wrote on X: “I’ve seen no different estimates. The measurement of the group wasn’t what was essential at present, it was the message of solidarity and hope 100 days on from that dreadful day in Israel.”
Earlier on Sunday, a gaggle of cyclists additionally held a journey via central London as a part of a marketing campaign to boost consciousness about hostages nonetheless being held by Hamas.
It got here a day after pro-Palestinian protesters held a demonstration in central London as a part of a “global day of action” calling for a ceasefire.
Speakers on the rally additionally criticised the current US-UK air strikes on Yemen, whereas additionally congratulating South Africa for bringing a genocide case towards Israel on the UN’s International Court of Justice.
Co-organisers the Palestine Solidarity Campaign estimated greater than 500,000 individuals attended.
Police stated 9 individuals had been arrested – for alleged offences together with inciting racial hatred, a suspected racially aggravated public order offence, and on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation.
Source: information.sky.com”