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UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has criticized London’s Metropolitan Police, accusing them of ignoring lawbreaking by “pro-Palestinian mobs.”
In an article published in The Times of London newspaper, Bravermen accused the police of acting more leniently toward pro-Palestinian demonstrations, happening almost weekly since the October 7 attacks, compared to their response to right-wing protesters or football hooligans.
“Terrorists have been valorized, Israel has been demonized as Nazis and Jews have been threatened with further massacres,” she wrote.
Braverman added, “There is a perception that senior police officers play favorites when it comes to protesters,” and called demonstrations calling for a cease-fire in Gaza “an assertion of primacy by certain groups,” particularly Islamic extremists.
She described demonstrators calling for a cease-fire in Gaza as “hate marchers.”
Marches in support of Palestinians have taken place in Germany and around the world.
Several officials and politicians condemned Braverman’s article, including London Mayor Sadiq Khan and his Labour Party.
Braverman’s article comes after tensions between the Conservative government and the police force over marches to show support for Palestinian civilians scheduled for the weekend.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had criticized the protests, which will coincide with Remembrance Day in Britain, as “provocative and disrespectful.” However, following talks with police chief Mark Rowley, Sunak said the government backed “the right to peacefully protest.”
Remembrance Day in Britain marks the end of World War I, and is commemorated every year on November 11 with two minutes of silence to honor those who lost their lives in the war.
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