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Updated · Haaretz · May 9British Jews and Israelis petition against Nigel Farage speaking at antisemitism rally
4 articles · Updated · Haaretz · May 9
- More than 2,000 signatories in the UK had backed the petition by Saturday ahead of the London rally scheduled for Sunday.
- The protest targets plans for the far-right Reform UK leader to appear at an event intended to oppose antisemitism.
- The dispute highlights divisions over who should represent anti-antisemitism campaigns and Farage's role in British public life.
How did a UK rally against antisemitism escalate into demands to expel the Iranian ambassador? Why were mainstream politicians booed while a far-right party was applauded at London's antisemitism rally? Does platforming a far-right leader at an anti-hate rally undermine the fight against prejudice?