Novara Live Gaza Protests Vilified After Horrific Attack On Synagogue
Oct 3, 2025
Zack Polanski, the Green Party leader, shares insights on party policies like immigration and the controversial wealth tax. He emphasizes the importance of separating critiques of Israel from anti-Semitism. Emily Hilton, international policy director for Diaspora Alliance, discusses the recent Manchester synagogue attack, the trauma it caused within the Jewish community, and condemns attempts to politicize the tragedy. Both guests dive into the complex intersection of community, protest rights, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Attack Immediately Weaponized Politically
- The Manchester synagogue attack was quickly politicized and used to conflate British Jews with Israeli policy.
- Media and politicians amplified false claims that pro-Palestine protesters were celebrating the killings, worsening polarization.
Separate State Criticism From Communal Safety
- Conflating criticism of Israel with hostility toward British Jews fuels insecurity and distracts from policy debate.
- Criticism of state actions should be separable from protecting minority communities from hate.
Personal Shock And Community Fear
- Emily Hilton described the past 36 hours as "wretched" and traumatic for Jewish communities.
- She illustrated fear at religious services and the personal impact by recalling rabbis announcing the attack during Yom Kippur.