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Ihatetomatoes · 06/10/2025 10:42

I dont blame them. I would if I were Jewish.

They have been failed by their country, which is the UK. I wish them well and hope the UK can sort its anti semitism problems so it becomes safe for Jewish people again.

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Santasjingleballs · 06/10/2025 14:09

PurpleThistle7 · 06/10/2025 14:08

I'm super confused by the left-wing hating Zionism crowd. They can't actually want Hamas to be in charge right? Surely the left-wing feminist, trans rights, inclusive etc etc etc. concepts are inherently and irrevocably opposed to Hamas and all their horrible friends? When people say 'free Palestine' I genuinely think they have the wrong oppressors in mind.

I am not a monster, I do not think dead babies are acceptable (on either side), but Hamas came rampaging over a border and raped and murdered and thought... what would happen next exactly? Are the Israelis supposed to meekly march off into the sea so Hamas and the Taliban and Islamic Republic and all those monsters can run the entire region? I just can't work out what people actually picture if Israel gives in and all the Jews march away (or go die of course which is actually what Hamas wants).

I hate everything about this but I have no idea where to go from here - what option are there? Another regime propped up by the UK or US or UN or whatever? cause that worked so well in Afghanistan...

What about October 8th, 9th , 10th and so on

Followthattaxi · 06/10/2025 14:09

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As far back as the Old Testament Israel is mentioned as the home of Jews. How many times is Palestine mentioned in the bible? Zero.

And Zionism is the belief that Jews should have a homeland. There's 53 Muslim countries. Don't Jews deserve one?

Santasjingleballs · 06/10/2025 14:08

Mosaiccat · 06/10/2025 14:07

I really think you should take a few minutes to try and see the other perspective... What you are saying comes across as very antisemitic

What is anti Semitic ? Did you know Palestinians are Semite people….

Mosaiccat · 06/10/2025 14:08

Quackcow · 06/10/2025 14:06

You sound rather fascist yourself in how you talk about a land "belonging" to an presumed indigenous group

I feel sick reading some of these posts.

Philipthecat · 06/10/2025 14:08

mugglewump · 06/10/2025 10:54

There are over 1/4 million Jews in Britain. This is a story about 2 families moving/going back to Israel. Is this really a trend?

IMO anti-semetism and anti-Israeli government are not the same thing. I am proud of my Jewish heritage, I find Netanyahu dispicable.

I agree that anti-semitism and anti-israeli aren't the same thing, but unfortunately a large number of people are unable to see the difference and believe all Jews are deserving of punishment because of the actions of the Israeli government.

The fact is that Anti-semitism is on the rise.

PurpleThistle7 · 06/10/2025 14:08

I'm super confused by the left-wing hating Zionism crowd. They can't actually want Hamas to be in charge right? Surely the left-wing feminist, trans rights, inclusive etc etc etc. concepts are inherently and irrevocably opposed to Hamas and all their horrible friends? When people say 'free Palestine' I genuinely think they have the wrong oppressors in mind.

I am not a monster, I do not think dead babies are acceptable (on either side), but Hamas came rampaging over a border and raped and murdered and thought... what would happen next exactly? Are the Israelis supposed to meekly march off into the sea so Hamas and the Taliban and Islamic Republic and all those monsters can run the entire region? I just can't work out what people actually picture if Israel gives in and all the Jews march away (or go die of course which is actually what Hamas wants).

I hate everything about this but I have no idea where to go from here - what option are there? Another regime propped up by the UK or US or UN or whatever? cause that worked so well in Afghanistan...

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I really think you should take a few minutes to try and see the other perspective... What you are saying comes across as very antisemitic

Santasjingleballs · 06/10/2025 14:07

Mosaiccat · 06/10/2025 14:06

I feel sick reading some of these posts. Jewish people should feel safe and Israel has a right to exist - as does Palestine.

Jewish people were living harmoniously with Muslims and Christian’s in Palestine before 1948. Do you know how badly Christians are treated in Palestine by Israelis ?

Quackcow · 06/10/2025 14:06

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You sound rather fascist yourself in how you talk about a land "belonging" to an presumed indigenous group

Mosaiccat · 06/10/2025 14:06

I feel sick reading some of these posts. Jewish people should feel safe and Israel has a right to exist - as does Palestine.

Santasjingleballs · 06/10/2025 14:06

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Jujujudo · 06/10/2025 14:05

Santasjingleballs · 06/10/2025 13:21

The marches have nothing to do with Jews it’s aimed at the zionists

Could you explain the difference please?

MrsSkylerWhite · 06/10/2025 14:04

INeedFreshAirAndGreen · 06/10/2025 14:03

What an absolute travesty for our country. We have never ever had an issue with Jewish people here. They’ve actually contributed a lot to our society and the British were highly responsible for ending the 2nd WW which saw the murder of millions of Jews.

They are being run out of town by the far left and by a group of people who have imported their hatred and intolerable views here.

It’s a disgrace.

You don’t mention the far-right. Why?

QuinionsRainbow · 06/10/2025 14:03

JHound · 06/10/2025 12:39

Side point but “Palestinian” and “muslim” are not synonyms.

Neither are "Israeli" and "Jewish".

INeedFreshAirAndGreen · 06/10/2025 14:03

What an absolute travesty for our country. We have never ever had an issue with Jewish people here. They’ve actually contributed a lot to our society and the British were highly responsible for ending the 2nd WW which saw the murder of millions of Jews.

They are being run out of town by the far left and by a group of people who have imported their hatred and intolerable views here.

It’s a disgrace.

MrsSkylerWhite · 06/10/2025 14:03

Ihatetomatoes · 06/10/2025 11:00

My main point is sadness that they don't feel safe. I understand it but feel more needs to be done about antisemitism

What, exactly?

InsectsMatter · 06/10/2025 14:03

Chiaseedling · 06/10/2025 13:58

You can see that just by reading this thread the Jew hate is through the roof.

Absolutely.

If I was Jewish I’d be terrified. The anti Semitism is particularly rife amongst ‘well educated’ (sic), middle class bien pensant types - I think predominantly left wing. It is absolutely chilling. Many of these types will be parroting ‘diversity is our strength’ but this diversity clearly does not apply to Jews.

InsectsMatter · 06/10/2025 14:03

Chiaseedling · 06/10/2025 13:58

You can see that just by reading this thread the Jew hate is through the roof.

Absolutely.

If I was Jewish I’d be terrified. The anti Semitism is particularly rife amongst ‘well educated’ (sic), middle class bien pensant types - I think predominantly left wing. It is absolutely chilling. Many of these types will be parroting ‘diversity is our strength’ but this diversity clearly does not apply to Jews.

ruth87 · 06/10/2025 14:02

Chiaseedling · 06/10/2025 13:53

@ruth87- oh yes, they must love Jews at the marches as it legitimatises their hatred of Israel even more ‘but Jews are here so it’s ok’ - wake the fuck up. You know it’s so offensive to me - you can not want the ordinary Palestinians to suffer, but pro-Palestine ie, Hamas and Israel hate, no thanks.

It's not Jewish people that the these protesters all over the world from all backgrounds and walks of life have a problem with... It's the Israeli regime. Plenty of Jewish organisations take part too. Ooh and let's not forget the ever-growing community of refuseniks within Israel itself... Are they self-hating Jews? Give me a break!

decenteringmen · 06/10/2025 14:02

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Meandmyguy · 06/10/2025 14:02

@SkipAd Ireland

Santasjingleballs · 06/10/2025 14:02

Chiaseedling · 06/10/2025 13:57

I find this very hard to believe. Have you got a source for this? What about all the other counties we’ve been hounded out from over the centuries?

Did Jews carry out pogroms in Russia (where I originally hail from 3 generations back) and commit holocaust atrocities?

Come the fuck on.

I didn’t say Jews I said zionists….

Fupoffyagrasshole · 06/10/2025 14:02

IPM · 06/10/2025 12:08

As if they're going to feel safer if they get caught up in missile strikes.

You don't think they're just making some sort of point and they were going back to Israel anyway by some chance, do you?

my neighbors returned to north London from Israel last month and said they are never going back there again and are staying put here where they feel their kids are much safer ! My boss at work is Israeli and has her nieces living with her currently as they also dont want to return to Israel! sooo its not ture that every single jewish person feels like this

Followthattaxi · 06/10/2025 13:59

BoredZelda · 06/10/2025 11:06

What more? It is illegal, it is prosecuted, it is socially unacceptable. What else do you want?

And yet none of that stops the antisemitism. On a media post last week reporting on the synagogue attack, I saw a comment saying "only 2 dead, what a shame, more next time" with lots of laughing emojis underneath.

Chiaseedling · 06/10/2025 13:58

ParmaVioletTea · 06/10/2025 13:55

Several Jewish friends have left, or are trying to.

The casual, everyday Jew-hatred here is awful.

You can see that just by reading this thread the Jew hate is through the roof.

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