The Metropolitan Police has apologized multiple times after threatening to arrest a man who dared to identify as “very openly Jewish” in the British capital’s Aldwych district.
A police sergeant told Gideon Falter, the head of the anti-Semitic movement, on Saturday that his presence made some of the tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian radicals who took to the streets of London demanding a ceasefire make his presence uncomfortable. He told them not to cross the street because he was concerned that he might cross the street. The British government then stopped supplying arms to Israel.
The footage shows a confrontation between police and the Telegraph’s Gideon Falter. shown After attending synagogue, he was walking with friends wearing a kippa and carrying a bag containing a prayer shawl.
in one clipI hear the sergeant say. “I think there are a lot of people of all kinds of faiths and beliefs who want to go where they want to go. But unfortunately, it’s different today.”
“So you mean I can’t cross the street today because I’m Jewish?” Falter asked.
“It’s because of the march,” said the sergeant.
Mr. Falter pursued the question: “So, is it because I’m Jewish?”
“That’s part of the truth — unfortunately part of the truth,” said Sgt.
in
another clip, If you flinch, you can hear them emphasizing that they want to leave, or you can see them trying to move on. But the sergeant held him back and said, “Once the crowd is gone, I’ll be happy to escort you out. … I don’t want to antagonize anyone.”
“I just want to walk across,” Falter said.
The sergeant made it clear that he was concerned about Falter’s apparently provocative identity.
“At this point, sir, you’re quite openly Jewish,” he says to Falter. “This is a pro-Palestinian march. I’m not accusing you of anything, but I’m worried about your reaction when you attend.”
Falter was later told that he would be arrested if he remained in the area.
“If you choose to remain here, you will be arrested because you are violating the peace with all other people,” said Sgt.
Metropolitan Police Department Commissioner Matt Twist releases initial statement
claim “The videos posted by the anti-Semitic movement will further undermine the trust of many Jewish Londoners, which is the opposite of what any of us would want.”
“In recent weeks, we have seen a new trend emerge as people opposed to major protests take to the roadsides to express their views,” Twist continued. “The fact that people who engage in these acts often film themselves while doing so shows them that their presence is provocative, inviting a response, and increasing the likelihood of an altercation. suggests that you need to know.
The Metropolitan Police subsequently issued a double apology, first apologizing for Mr Twist’s comments and then apologizing for his initial “openly Jewish” comment.
Regarding Mr. Twist’s remarks, the Metropolitan Police Department said:
I felt stressed“Being Jewish is not a provocation. Jewish Londoners should feel safe in this city.”
Police say a video shows a sergeant threatening to arrest Falter for being “openly Jewish” in a clearly inappropriate place.
Said“We are aware of the existence of this video and will be reviewing the situation as we are fully aware of the concern it causes not only the performers but all viewers.”
“We have always said that we recognize that the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to be a concern for many Londoners. This includes regular protests and marches in central London. ” the statement continued. “Everyone has the right to travel safely throughout our capital.”
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I have written In X, “All Londoners, Jewish or non-Jewish, have the right to roam freely in the city.” The Metropolitan Transportation Authority decided to drastically curtail Jewish rights in order to appease the lawless mob. ”
Mr Falter went on to criticize the police, saying: “Rather than addressing the threat of anti-Semitic violence, the Met’s policy is to protect law-abiding Jewish Londoners from areas of London where these marches take place. “It seems like we shouldn’t stay there.” The Telegraph reported.
“In other words, it’s a no-go zone for Jews,” Falter added.
Falter is
shown He plans to “go for a walk as an individual and as a Londoner” on April 27th. [and] As a Jew,” he invites others to join him.
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