The Labor parliamentary candidate for Rochdale sparked outrage by claiming that Israel had deliberately allowed Islamist Hamas terrorists to massacre more than 1,200 of its citizens during the October 7 attack.
Azhar Ali, the left-wing Labor Party candidate in this month’s by-election in the northern English city of Rochdale, has attracted international attention over the Muslim child rape, grooming and gang scandal in the region. , Israel has come under criticism for claiming that: It was a “green light” for Hamas terrorists to invade the border, massacre the population and kidnap hundreds of people, many of whom are still held captive in the Gaza Strip.
In a secret recording made immediately after the terrorist attack obtained by If you email me on Sunday, Ali told a Labor Party meeting in Lancashire: “The Egyptians say they warned Israel 10 days ago…the Americans warned them one day ago.” [that] Something is going on… They intentionally let down their guard and allowed that massacre which gives them permission to do whatever they want. ”
During the recording, Mr Ali also took aim at Labor Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, whose widespread support for Israel’s response to terrorist attacks has sparked a backlash from the far-left and Islamist wing of the party. When attendees at the meeting claimed that Sir Keir was “highly regarded”, Mr Ali responded: “Don’t you agree with me…many MPs I have spoken to, non-Muslim MPs, feel this way about this issue? , he has lost the confidence of the parliamentary party.”
The left-wing politician’s comments drew condemnation from Jewish leaders, including Raffi Bloom, co-chairman of the North West Friends of Israel, who said: To tell. “
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Meanwhile, Conservative Party deputy leader Craig Treacy said: “The fact that Rochdale’s candidate Lord Keir is promoting such bizarre and offensive anti-Israel conspiracy theories shows that despite all the fuss he has made, Regardless, it shows that the party has not been able to change.”
“These are the ramblings of an internet weirdo, not a wannabe member of Congress.”
Ali apologized for his comments in a statement, saying: “I unreservedly apologize to the Jewish community for my comments, which were deeply offensive, ignorant and false.”
“Hamas’ horrific terrorist attacks are the sole responsibility of Hamas, and Hamas is still holding hostages who must be released. October 7th marked the largest single-day loss of Jewish lives since the Holocaust.” Today, Jews in Britain and around the world live in fear over the rise of anti-Semitism.”
The Labor candidate also said he had Sir Keir Starmer’s “full support in delivering the changes that Britain needs”, clearly echoing Mr Starmer’s socialist predecessor Jeremy. He added that the party had “changed beyond recognition” under Starmer, referring to the anti-Semitism scandal that has plagued him. Corbin.
Moderating the party’s platform, including on Israel, was a key pillar of Mr Starmer’s strategy to return Labor to government after more than a decade in opposition, but it clearly came at the expense of support from the Muslim community. . This month’s poll found Labor’s support among British Muslims had fallen from 86% to 43% compared to the 2019 general election.
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