Anniversary of Israeli massacre

Anniebach

So much antisemitism, how can Jews feel safe anywhere

Antisemitism is a terrible thing and should be rooted out everywhere as it has been in the Labour Party. The same goes for Islamophobia and is an awful lot of that about atm. Or indeed any kind of racism.
But being against the politics of a particular country is completely different.
I have attended a march calling for a ceasefire in London. Lots of families from every walk of life attended including a group called ‘Jews against war’ who were singing and chatting with many others.
I will also mark the anniversary of the deaths of innocent Israelis on Oct 7th.
Because a person can be against continued killing in Gaza and Lebanon and be against Hamas and Hezbollah as well, it isn’t a case if ‘either/or’.

Anniebach

So much antisemitism, how can Jews feel safe anywhere

Absolutely.

It's not easy being Jewish

So much antisemitism, how can Jews feel safe anywhere

This has been happening world wide.

apnews.com/article/mideast-israel-gaza-war-protests-rallies-propalestine-terror-alerts-b314ac9fc24ab91e3c0639405a15d5d0

Its already reported - there was also a counter-demonstration in London today, some holding Israeli flags.

I doubt that people carrying placards reading "I love Hezbollah" are remotely interested in demonstrating any respect.

It will be interesting to see how many arrests involving genuine participants are made at the memorial event.

Any one else lighting a candle on their window sill on the 7th? Not for any particular ‘side’ but just to pause and remember all those who have died, been bereaved or even just been affected by the conflicts.

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I read that they initially intended to m
arch next Saturday the holiest of the Jewish religious holidays

How many more will die in those 2 days?

Having the Palestinian march so near to the seventh could provoke trouble so has been ill advised.

If the pro Palestinian marchers could have organised it for Monday you can bet your boots they would’ve in my view.
What’s Khan thinking of allowing this?🧐

At least the march isn't on the actual anniversary of the massacre my thoughts too valdavi.

Yes, it would have been better to wait a week but I doubt that the timing was accidental.

It's always innocent people, children who die or are maimed in these conflicts. It's very sad and nobody wins.

If you had loved ones still held hostage since October 7th

I’m just terribly sad that this awful event and subsequent war still continues.

No way do I support Hamas, but these ongoing deaths of innocents from every side is tragic

Early photos include a lot of Lebanon references.

Wyllow3

Just FYI:

A memorial event on Sunday has been organised by Jewish groups to mark the anniversary of 7 October attack on Israel.

Thank you, Willow3

I guess though that there is ongoing killing happening. If you have relatives out there, waiting can't be an easy option.At least the march isn't on the actual anniversary of the massacre.

Just FYI:

A memorial event on Sunday has been organised by Jewish groups to mark the anniversary of 7 October attack on Israel.

It certainly would have been more respectful, maddyfour