Prominent British Muslims have denounced anti-Semitic attacks amid fears of a backlash against Jewish communities in Britain over Gaza. The leaders said that British Jews “should not be held responsible” for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Jewish groups say there has been a record rise in anti-Semitic incidents since the crisis began.
A letter to mosques comes as Muslim leaders urge ministers to do more to stop extremists recruiting young men. In that letter, a broad range of scholars and progressive thinkers appeal to British Muslims to stand by British Jews, rather than allowing extremists to attack them. The letter’s signatories say they condemn “attacks on innocent British citizens and the desecration of places of worship”.
