AIBU to believe antisemitism is being ignored by the left wing in politics.

[OpheliaWasntMad]

The anti Israeli/ pro Palestine marches have created an environment that encourages antisemitism. The Green Party is colluding with extremists. British Jews are right to feel angry and afraid .

How?

And the blind spot re racism towards Muslims from the right. Are you equally concerned?

That's untrue.

"Current legislation gives police the power to direct people to remove face coverings in designated areas and to seize face coverings where they reasonably believe people are wearing these wholly or mainly for the purpose of concealing their identity."

Crime and Policing Bill: public order offences factsheet - GOV.UK

Isn’t there just

Sorry. The only reason I didn’t mention threats to Muslim communities is because I’ll be accused of diverting from the op. But absolutely- it’s a huge huge issue & incredibly concerning.

I'm a member of the Lib Dems. My membership card has a picture of someone wearing socks and sandals on it. Currently Lib Dem policies are further left than Labour. Where is the Islamist faction? I genuinely haven't seen it?

https://muslimcensus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/MuslimCensus-x-MEND.pdf

In your own post you conflate the two though?

"The anti Israeli/ pro Palestine marches have created an environment that encourages antisemitism."

As I've already asked, is no protest against Israel's actions considered to be ok in your view? Even when they've been killing civilians? Is it always, in your mind equated with anti semitism?

We need to reject the targeting of any community and work more towards values of inclusivity and tolerance.

I hate the weaponising of this by political parties.

That's really not what the poster is saying though. Trying reading it again, this time without any bias.

In a thread dedicated to raising issues of racism and mistreatment of specific groups, this is an awful post. Making a point about unacceptable antisematism using Islamaphbic language and degrading references is as far from helpful as can be. I see this crop up consistently, people blame Muslims for antisematism with poorly disguised hatred.

hogwash

We are talking about antisemitism. There are far far more antisemitic incidents per number of Jews than there are Islamaphobic incidents.
So my main concern is antisemitism.

As does the right to every other kind of racism. Reform, Restore, social media are full of racism against people of colour and it's ignored. Netanyahu's government literally invited Tommy Robinson for a visit. There is so much racism on the right and it's willfully ignored, or even amplified and applauded.

This wasn't directed at me, but - the organisers of the marches have allowed anti-Semitic slogans, chants and imagery. While the original point of the marches might not be antisemitic, large amounts of people who join the marches are.

Protesting against actions taken by Israel isn't anti-Semitic. The organisers should do a hell of a lot more to prevent antisemites from joining the marches though. Saying "I'm against Israel, not anti-Semitic!" stops meaning anything when you're saying it surrounded by antisemites.

All racism is wrong. But antisemitism is on the increase and - bearing in mind the small number of Jews- Jews are far more at risk of targeted racist assaults than other groups.

That isn’t correct and frankly your dismissing of Islamophobia is pretty appalling and tells me all I need to know.

That’s a disgusting statement.

Yes - exactly.

Ok, thank you. I think that's clearer. I haven't to be honest paid much attention to the marches. I've not been on one.

But if there is then I'd recommend contacting your MP to raise the concerns that the police are not addressing it.

I think it's important though to maintain the ability to protest, even if you don't agree with it. We do live in a democracy. Some of the posts on this thread (including the original one) are seeming to imply any protest is unacceptable. Some have rightfully been deleted for hate speech.

Much as it's a horrible situation to be in to be attacked in the awful way Jewish people have been this week, it doesn't excuse hate speech in response nor stopping rights of peaceful protest. It's a balance and sometimes police services will get it wrong. Point it out to MPs so they get it right in future.

Exactly this. What's happening in Gaza is a horrific crime. Western nations are providing huge financial support towards genocide. The statements of many in Netanyahu's Government are despicable and inhumane. Antisematism is also despicable. Citizens are not responsible for the actions of their Government other Governments. It's awful to think of people feeling unsafe in the UK or anywhere in the world. Offenders must be held responsible.

Who is Owen?

Given that this thread is about antisemitism - the amount of hatred and division being shown by so many posters is awful. Stirring up hatred about groups of people is never justified. Particularly when raising awareness of hatred.

Plenty of comments in this thread show us that Islamaphobia is on the rise. This is not less concerning or problematic than antisematism. Both groups have equal rights and the experiences of targetted Mulisms is not lesser than targetted Jews. Both communities make enormous and positive contributions to this country.