Marches should be all standing protests not marching through streets.

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The hate marches should be moved to standing protests only.

Hate marches linked to rise in antisemitism. Antisemitism is rife in the UK and in political parties). It's now deemed a national emergency with severe warning of a threat in next 6 months to Jewish community.

Easier to contain and control those present, that want to cause trouble or break the law.

Save millions policing, compared to moving protests, where officers are required along the route, and more planning involved.

People can still use their right to protest.

Will prevent marches going through areas (Jewish areas) which cause increased fear.

Easier to avoid the marchers if you aren't interested in the cause. Saves having to ensure screaming 'globalise the intifada', 'free Palestine' etc being shouted or screamed at you, as you attempt to pass.

The marches in the UK do not change the lives of ordinary people in Gaza.

I'd restrict protests to designated areas if it were up to me. Parliament Green would be a good one - book your protest and go and stand there for your allotted time. Reserve places in every city and town and ban them anywhere else. The only Gaza protest I had the misfortune to be caught up in wasn't a protest, it was a rabble of rioters capering around causing as much chaos and upset as possible, forcing shops to shut. Incidentally, it was in the evening of the day where 2 Jewish men were killed in Manchester which says everything about the ones who were there.

As an aside because I see misinformation has been brought up, obesity is a major problem in Gaza and Palestine with some studies showing up to 67% of mothers and nearly 50% of children are overweight or obese. Not that it's relevant to the scourge of the hate marches we've allowed on our streets, let's be honest. Gaza is tye excuse not the reason.

They only focus politicians minds are about keeping the Muslim vote. Remember that in the last GE Labour lost 5 seats to independents who campaigned purely on Gaza and nothing about their actual British constituencies! There are 4 million Muslims living in Britain and only 250,000 Jews.

Obviously rubbish then. Minimise concerns. Ignore how Jewish people feel when protesters march past synagogues. Nothing to see here. They just 'feel' unsafe, 'feel' there is a connection with hate marches, its all rubbish obviously 🙄

Green Party Zack Polanski said in April 2026 "that there is a distinction to be made between the "perception of unsafety" felt by British Jews and "actual unsafety" following a surge in antisemitic attacks. I mean they have nothing to worry about, its all perception. Dreadful comments.

Apart from the fact there have been direct attacks on Jewish people in Manchester and London

I agree. Still protest but controlled and peaceful and not harming others.

I had the misfortune to be caught up in one in London (lots of hatred spouted and chanting, right side of history etc, lots of soundbites) and in Cardiff (shoved a leaflet in my face whilst shouting 'Free Palestine' at me, no from Hamas added though), not sure how I can sort out the middle east problems myself. It felt very 'we are doing something' whilst they actually did nothing but cause harm and hatred here.

Nah, too many votes in it. They are both still candidates for the local elections and will win with the backing of the huge anti-semetic Muslim vote in those constituencies. This is the problem with calling out anti-semetism. You have to say who's doing it and then deal with them. Police, politicians, everyone is still too scared to face that. The easier path is to let the Jews suffer.

The right to protest is an integral part of a democratic society, even if you don't agree with the protesters

Didn’t say any of that. Just that independent reports hold more sway.

The protests are often cited as the reason for the uptick in attacks against the Jewish community. I suspect it’s more the actions of the Israeli government itself (rather than the protests about it) that have caused the uptick.
Either way, the attacks are disgusting and need to be addressed.

I think they have increased antisemitism and increased the likelihood of direct action. I think antisemitism is rife in the UK and so moving the hate marches to standing protests would contained them, and police could better spend time on those who listen to the 'take direct action' to try to stop them.

I think marches straight after October 7th increased antisemitism and stopping marches won't immediately help reduce hatred but it might help stop it getting worse. Also for other reasons stated in opening post.

There is a march on 16 May organised by Tommy Robinson, I hope you count that as a hate march as well.

Thanks.

Listening to the hatred shouted at the marches cannot possibly help reduce hatred. I felt intimidated by the marches and I'm not Jewish. The one sidedness, no explanation of whys and wherefores, just soundbites, and chants. Didn't help in Gaza, but increased tensions here and now where are we, attacks on innocent Jewish people here.

Imagine other communities in the UK needing the level of security required for Jewish children, it's frankly disgraceful. The shouting of hatred contributes to that need for protection.

Re the Government supporting Israel, I can't speak for them, but why would the British Government support Palestinian terrorists over a democratic Israel?
I don't personally support the Israeli Government but, as the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and whose grandmother could trace back her heritage to the 17th century here in Britain, I support the British Jewish community against all anti semites (including those who hide behind antizionsm. We see you.)

As for antisemitic attacks and pro Palestinian marches, stable door, horse and bolted spring to mind. Nevertheless, by removing the actual marches and replacing them with standing only would help by keeping 'free speech' in one place, as well as saving us £££ in policing costs.

We need better education of what British Jews have contributed to the UK.
A tiny minority of 250,000 people who have fought in our armed forces, made contributions to medicine, law, education etc. and yet 'Israel'. British Jews are NOT responsible for the Israeli Government.

Violent and non violent antisemites (see social media posts!) need to be prosecuted and jailed or, if they are not British, deported.

I don't support Tommy Robinson. I think that should also be a standing protest too.

Do you think it’s the marches or the current conflict? Seriously?

I agree.

Standing protests make sense.

Re the Government supporting Israel, I can't speak for them, but why would the British Government support Palestinian terrorists over a democratic Israel?

Who said this?

Because Parliament hasn't submitted its own report even though Jewish people in Britain have been constantly under threat since 7 October 2023. So a Jewish charity had to step up.

"The current conflict" is attacking Jews in the UK?

Both.

Jewish people here are not to blame for Gaza. Yet stupid hateful people attribute blame and the marches shouting globalise the intifada encourage direct action here. Hence stop the hate walking through the streets.

Whats the problem with standing peaceful protest? Why so awful? (The trouble makers amongst the marchers can cause less trouble then, and not cause so much fear to people living their lives.)

@SunnyAfternoonToday - I'm not actually an academic, but I do work at a university and it's pretty relentless. I know several Jewish colleagues who just never come to campus anymore as it's been too overwhelming.

Personally I would count it as hate, but his marches are not a constant occurrence as the pro Palestinian ones are. But show who you are supporting without actually stating it!

I assumed the poster meant the conflict in Gaza, (currently a ceasefire in place), rather than current conflict in Iran. However, antisemitism rose after the October 7th attack on Israel which indicates support for the Hamas attack 🤔

This is what my union had to say recently.

That's awful. Universities have a hatred problem, why don't they deal with it. Some students love a soundbite and the cause. It could be argued they aren't actually helping the situation at all or the people of gaza just more hate.

Sorry, what do you mean with "But show who you are supporting without actually stating it!"?