We are shocked at Robert Jenrick’s claim on Sky News this morning that those who proclaim ‘God is great’ (or Allahu Akbar) in public should be arrested.
This is a phrase recited publicly and privately by billions of Muslims around the world as they offer their solemn prayers and praise God.
Mr Jenrick’s claim that politicians should choose their words wisely during this crisis rings hollow as he reaches for Islamophobic rhetoric, the lowest common denominator for demagogues.
It only goes to show that institutional Islamophobia is alive and well in the Conservative Party. As a prospective leader, Mr. Jenrick should be showing leadership, reassuring our communities when fear is palpable.
Instead, by calling for a well-worn religious phrase to warrant arrest is the kind of divisive language we would come to expect peddled by sections of the media and politicians, has emboldened the far-right thugs we see on our streets today.
He should apologise, fully retract his comments, and speak to ordinary Muslims to understand why his remarks are so outrageous. Rather than inflaming tensions, he should focus on ways to bring communities together.
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🇵🇸🇮🇱 Israel killed a boy with autism and Down syndrome using dogs.
I don't think I could've come up with a fictional scenario more horrifying than that.
Were this to happen in Ukraine, every Western leader would be up in arms about it.
Israel makes sure they stay quiet.
Shocking footage of israelis taking aim & striking a Palestinian family with a rocket as they were travelling by horse-and-cart along a road in #Gaza
“Children are burned alive in their tents, and still, there are no actions against Israel.”
“We are witnessing the most documented genocide in history, and still, there are no consequences for Israel.”
—Irish MEP Lynn Boylan
Welcome to Starmers UK . Today, 50 individuals of all ages were arrested under Section 78 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (PCSCA) for "conspiracy to cause a nuisance" during a peaceful Youth Demand Action protest in the park. 📣✊ Authorities searched bags and mobile phones, silencing voices calling for an end to brutal genocide. 🚫🗣️ Is this justice? #Protest #YouthDemandAction #PublicNuisance #Section78 #PoliceActions #HumanRights #SpeakUp
@georgegalloway@HussainShafiei@WorkersPartyGB
Starmer asked is any Israel 🇮🇱 crime in Gaza 🇵🇸 unacceptable for him:
Chemicals, bombing safe routes, attacking civilians?
Starmer had not a single ‘red line’
Starmer now opposes arrest warrants saying Palestinians cannot accuse Israelis of war crimes
Thousands of people are linking hands around Parliament as a unified call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as well as to send a strong message to Keir Starmer's new government to stop arming Israel.
This is an amazing act of solidarity in the capital to show that the people stand with Palestine 🇵🇸
@DrTedros@WHO@UNICEF@UNRWA The decimation of the health system by Zionists, lack of humanity, security, access obstruction, constant population displacement, shortages of medical supplies, poor quality of water and weakened sanitation are increasing the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases, including polio
Six environmental samples of variant poliovirus type 2 have been detected from Khan Younis and Deir al Balah in #Gaza. No paralytic cases have been detected.
@WHO, the Ministry of Health, @UNICEF, @UNRWA and partners are conducting a risk assessment on the scope of poliovirus spread and the necessary response to stop any further spread, including prompt vaccination campaigns.
Prior to the conflict, #polio vaccination rates in Gaza were optimal.
The decimation of the health system, lack of security, access obstruction, constant population displacement, shortages of medical supplies, poor quality of water and weakened sanitation are increasing the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases, including polio. This poses a risk for children and creates the perfect environment for diseases like polio to spread.
A ceasefire is essential to allow an effective response.
A full-scale Israeli military assault on Rafah is taking place. Thousands of people have been killed and all main hospitals have shut down.
The UK must suspend arms transfers to Israel to prevent their use in further atrocities. #CeasefireNOW
https://t.co/xZUifWozEJ
This #NakbaDay, we refuse to stand idly by as mere witnesses to injustice.
It’s time to stop the massacres, displacement and ethnic cleansing once and for all. #BDS now!
TAKE ACTION: https://t.co/6r6whoyzjo #GazaGenocide#AllEyesOnRafah