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Unite the Kingdom and Pro Palestine marches Cup 16th May 2026

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GrannyGravy13 Fri 15-May-26 08:10:46

Just seen in the news that the Met re deploying 4,000 extra police officers in London tomorrow, including armoured vehicles on standby.

If they are that concerned why haven’t they taken action to stop these marches or made them into standing rally’s in contained areas?

Our beautiful capital city once more rendered a no go zone.

Added into the mix it’s also the F A Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

All in the week when London has been named the number one city in the world for culture 🤦‍♀️

Maremia Tue 19-May-26 11:08:29

We have foxie, and it was worth re-reading to see if any of the accusations against it were factual.
Couldn't find any evidence to support them.

AGAA4 Tue 19-May-26 11:13:15

Thank you foxie for your post. It was clear to me and others.

Cossy Tue 19-May-26 11:19:20

AGAA4

Thank you foxie for your post. It was clear to me and others.

thanks

sixandahalf Tue 19-May-26 11:23:37

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GrannyGravy13 Tue 19-May-26 11:26:29

sixandahalf do you know that Oreo is Jewish?

I think she knows a fair bit about antisemitism, not just in her head…

Maremia Tue 19-May-26 11:29:58

GG13 we are talking about this Thread.

Maremia Tue 19-May-26 11:31:15

There is no evidence of anti semitism on this Thread.
We would all have reported such a post.

Samwam Tue 19-May-26 11:32:08

Dr Margaret Connolly sister of the Irish President Catherine Connolly has been kidnapped in international waters by the IOF along with others in several boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

In her video, Dr Connolly said: “If you are watching this video, it means I have been kidnapped from my boat in the flotilla by the Israeli occupying forces, and I’m now being held illegally in an Israeli prison.

“I am so proud to be taking part in this flotilla -it is the largest to date.”

She added: “I feel utterly compelled – as a mother, a doctor, and as a human being – to help in this flotilla.

“The cause of Palestine is the moral compass of our time, it is what makes us human. Their humanity is our humanity.”

sixandahalf Tue 19-May-26 11:35:42

Maremia

GG13 we are talking about this Thread.

Correct, so where exactly is the antisemitism on this thread or any other please?

Where has anybody, ever said horrible things about Jewish people, agreed with hatred and violence? Where?

Maremia Tue 19-May-26 11:37:31

Kidnapped! That is shocking.

Maremia Tue 19-May-26 11:43:23

A Poster zapped?

foxie48 Tue 19-May-26 11:47:33

IMHO Islamophobia and anti semitism are different aspects of the same thing ie racism . The Klu Klux clan believed in white supremacy and focused on skin colour rather than religion but they still saw minority groups like Jews, Roman Catholics, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community as well as black Americans as inferior and white protestants as superior. I have a feeling that if you scratched the surface of Unite the Kingdom, you would find many aspects of white supremacy. Certainly the Nationalistic tone, flag waving and link to Nationalistic Christianity should act as a concern.

Maremia Tue 19-May-26 11:48:46

I hope they are treated humanely.

Maremia Tue 19-May-26 11:53:22

It is concerning.
But, from all reports, the numbers are down compared to the last march.
So, if you take away the 'innocent' marchers, who are not in tune with any racism, racism, the numbers are even lower.
All depends on how many folk were simply protesting, and on a family day out.

Allira Tue 19-May-26 12:04:36

Maremia

Kidnapped! That is shocking.

Well, she did know it was a possibility, of course, and took that risk to do what she thought was right, as the video recording was made before she was detained.

Maremia Tue 19-May-26 12:07:38

Brave to do that.

Oreo Tue 19-May-26 12:39:14

They all know they will never reach Gaza and will be detained, there’s no bravery involved.
They’re also well treated and sent home.

Maremia Tue 19-May-26 13:00:37

They are brave to face the treatment meted out to any held captive, by that armed force, as witnessed by Palestinians who have been imprisoned by them.
As witnessed by the abuse suffered by Greta Thunberg.

Maremia Tue 19-May-26 13:06:36

Brave woman. Hope she is released soon. And all the others.

AGAA4 Tue 19-May-26 13:34:30

I don't believe they will be well treated. There is no evidence of humane treatment there and they know that so they are brave.

sixandahalf Tue 19-May-26 13:36:17

deleted? Nice.

sixandahalf Tue 19-May-26 13:36:55

sixandahalf

Maremia

GG13 we are talking about this Thread.

Correct, so where exactly is the antisemitism on this thread or any other please?

Where has anybody, ever said horrible things about Jewish people, agreed with hatred and violence? Where?

Anybody? Please?

AGAA4 Tue 19-May-26 13:43:57

There isn't any antisemitism on GN. I have been on for 8 years and not seen any. It's a ploy used by some to discredit what others are saying.

Maremia Tue 19-May-26 13:52:41

Happen to agree with you AGAA4.

Cossy Tue 19-May-26 15:39:04

foxie48

IMHO Islamophobia and anti semitism are different aspects of the same thing ie racism . The Klu Klux clan believed in white supremacy and focused on skin colour rather than religion but they still saw minority groups like Jews, Roman Catholics, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community as well as black Americans as inferior and white protestants as superior. I have a feeling that if you scratched the surface of Unite the Kingdom, you would find many aspects of white supremacy. Certainly the Nationalistic tone, flag waving and link to Nationalistic Christianity should act as a concern.

I completely agree.

A hatred or other negative feelings, actions or speech to any one cohort or group of people who are different to yourself is simply put, discrimination