Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:25pm on 26 Nov 2023,Sunday International
Tens of thousands rallied in London against antisemitism, with an estimated 60,000 attendees including former PM Boris Johnson and his family. The former UK PM expressed solidarity, stating, "We stand united against hatred." Notable figures, including actors Tracy-Ann Oberman and Robert Rinder, also joined the march amid a sharp rise in hate crimes against the Jewish community. English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson, unwelcome at the event, was removed by police. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis emphasized British Jews' resilience, saying, "We will not be intimidated." The rally is considered the largest gathering against antisemitism since the 1936 Battle of Cable Street. Hate crimes, particularly antisemitic incidents, have surged following the Israel-Gaza conflict, prompting heightened security measures.
