Britain is poised to block Islamic extremist hate preachers from entering the country following a “shocking increase” in extremist activity following Hamas terror attacks on Israel.
Immigration officials are reportedly tasked with creating a list of hate preachers and other extremists from countries such as Afghanistan, Indonesia and Pakistan and banning them from entering the UK. . telegraph paper report.
Under its national security powers, the government already deems foreign nationals “not in the public interest,” including those with a history of preaching racial hatred or using violence or intimidation to undermine democratic processes. has the power to prohibit entry of foreign nationals into the country.
The reported move comes as Middle East politics comes to dominate British debate and concerns over Islamist violence in the UK grow.
For example, the Speaker of the House of Representatives last week claimed that concerns of violent retaliation against members forced him to violate protocol while voting on whether to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In response to nationwide pro-Palestinian protests, there are moves to strengthen security, including bodyguards for members of parliament.
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The Charity Commission also reportedly found that at least 21 hate preachers were preaching extremist sermons in mosques across the UK in the wake of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack. It’s also about what’s inside.
One example given was from Sheikh Suhaib Hasan of the Tawhid Mosque in Leyton, London, in which he appeared to support Hamas terrorists, labeling them as “believers” and Those massacred by Hamas at a music rave in southern Israel were “killed by their own people.”
Sermons elsewhere scolded British Muslims for not being “ready” to wage jihad, praised Hamas’ “moral victory” over Israel and called out Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque as ” He reportedly heard the preacher demanding that he be freed from “filthy usurpations.” and the aggressive Zionists. ”
But some have criticized the Charity Commission for not publishing its findings, with one source familiar with the extremism documents. tell telegraph paper: “Within the counter-extremism community, the Charity Commission is seen as the weak link. If they are constrained by regulation and lack of funding, why aren’t they making a fuss about it?
“We see these things happening over and over again. Some of this goes back decades. When are they going to level up? Most people are wondering where I’m sure you’ll agree that there should be a very solid red line.”
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In contrast to the UK, which appears unable or unwilling to expel hate preachers already in the country, French authorities last month accused Tunisian-born extremist Imam Majbou Mahjoubi of terrorist attacks. He was deported just 12 hours after he was arrested for making encouraging comments.
Meanwhile, the Conservative government has faced criticism for failing to recognize the threat posed by far-left groups, accusing it of forming an “unholy alliance” with Islamic extremists.
Lord Walney, the government’s independent adviser on political violence and disorder, said: “There are gaps in the government’s understanding of the damage caused by the anti-democratic far left.”
“They are currently at the forefront of threats to our democratic institutions by manipulating and hijacking protest movements with extreme illegal protest techniques, which is characteristic of many far-left groups. That’s one,” he said.
Lord Walney said the focus on Islamist groups was understandable after the September 11 attacks in New York, but he called on the government to consider their “unholy alliances” with “anti-democratic He urged them to be wary of “threats from far-left groups.” with Islamic extremism, as seen during months of anti-Israel protests in the UK.
His commentary called on political leaders in Westminster to refuse to engage with radical left-wing organizations that use intimidation to get their way, saying: “Relying on these tactics will not work… We cannot do that.” After he surrounds someone’s office and makes threats, he is invited to have a chat over tea. We need to do more to protect democratic decision-making. ”
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