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Diane Abbott calls IDF the ‘Jewish Defence Forces’ in deleted ‘Gaza genocide’ tweet

  • On Tuesday, UK Labour MP Diane Abbott posted and later deleted a tweet accusing the Israeli Defense Forces of committing genocide in Gaza, citing them as the 'Jewish Defence Forces.'
  • Abbott’s post referenced a 2001 quote from journalist Chris Hedges alleging IDF soldiers killed Palestinian children for sport, triggering widespread backlash amid ongoing Israeli bombardment.
  • The deleted post drew criticism from Labour figures including MP David Taylor and Labour Against Antisemitism spokesperson Fiona Sharpe, who questioned Abbott’s appropriateness as an MP given her many Jewish constituents.
  • David Taylor said, “This isn’t a slip of the tongue, it’s a slip of the mask,” warning such language fans antisemitism and risks UK Jewish community safety.
  • Abbott apologized repeatedly, calling the remarks unintentional and defending her pro-Palestinian activism, but the episode highlights ongoing tensions over antisemitism and criticism of Israel within UK politics.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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