The Prime minister's promise to Britain's Jewish Community

A week on from when Hamas terrorists effectively started a new round of war in the Middle East with their attacks on civilian and military targets in Israel, barbaric attacks which they openly proclaimed were particularly intended to kill Jews but which have also caused the deaths of people of many nationalities and races including Arabs and the very Palestinian civilians who Hamas claim to be defending, the British 

PM has made a statement about the UK's commitment to stand with Israel and Britain's Jewish community - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

This is what he said:


"No words can begin to describe the horror and barbarism unleashed in Israel a week ago. Daughters, sons, mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, grandparents taken from people in the cruellest and most horrific way possible. Hundreds of people have been killed, many wounded or missing and others living through the unimaginable agony of having a loved one kidnapped and held hostage. 

British citizens were among the victims. And as we continue to learn more, I know there are families here and in Israel in deep pain and torment. My thoughts and my heart go out to everyone suffering in the wake of these attacks. 

I know that the days and weeks ahead will continue to be very difficult. To the people of Israel, I say Britain is with you. What took place was an act of pure evil and Israel has every right to defend itself. We will do everything we can to support Israel in restoring the security it deserves. 

To our Jewish community in the UK: I know you are hurting and reeling from these vile terrorist acts. At moments like this, when Jewish people are under attack in their homeland, Jewish people everywhere can feel less safe. We’ve seen intimidating behaviour and shameful antisemitism online and on our streets with attempts to stir up tensions. 

I say: not here. Not in Britain. Not in our country. Not in this century. 

We will do everything we possibly can to protect Jewish people in our country. And if anything is standing in the way of keeping the Jewish community safe, we will fix it.

I am unequivocal. We stand with Israel, not just today, not just tomorrow, but always. And I stand with you, the British Jewish community, not just today, not just tomorrow, but always. Am Yisrael Chai."

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

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