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Riots show why British Jews must reject fake solidarity from the right

From rioters to ministers, the far right has long wooed British Jews for its own ends. It’s time to see it for what it really is.

Sep 18, 2024
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By Em Hilton

Last November, British politician and former parliamentary candidate Faiza Shaheen shared on Instagram three pieces of graffiti she saw on the London Underground in one day: “Death to Gaza, Death to Arabs, Death to Muslims,” read one. “FuckK Hamas Palestinian terrorists cowards, go fight for your country and get off our British streets,” rea…

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