US EditionIsrael Accused of ‘Sowing Division’ in UK by Inviting Tommy Robinson
Israel invited far-right figure Tommy Robinson as a 'genuine ally' following a terror attack that killed two outside a Manchester synagogue, highlighting rising antisemitism concerns.
- Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli invited far-right activist Tommy Robinson to visit Israel in mid-October following the deadly Manchester synagogue attack.
- The invitation aimed to show solidarity against rising antisemitism in Europe and the shared threat of Islamic jihad, but it sparked cross-party criticism and calls to retract it.
- Robinson confirmed acceptance and plans to meet Israeli leaders including Chikli, visit Jerusalem, the Nova Festival site, the Jabotinsky Institute, and seek entry to Gaza.
- Chikli praised Robinson as a courageous leader opposing radical Islam and said their cooperation will strengthen solidarity amid rampant antisemitic incitement in Britain.
- The invitation drew backlash with UK politicians accusing Israel of sowing division and platforming hate, emphasizing Robinson's criminal record and history of targeting Jewish academics.
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Israel's 'True Friend' Tommy Robinson Invited To Country After Manchester Attack
Israel has been accused of “sowing division” in the UK after inviting activist Tommy Robinson to visit the country. Former Tory cabinet minister Baroness Sayeeda Warsi blasted Israel saying that inviting “a man with multiple [...] The post Israel’s ‘True Friend’ Tommy Robinson Invited To Country After Manchester Attack appeared first on The People's Voice.
Tommy Robinson invited on official trip to Israel
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail British far-right activist, Islamophobe and riot inciter Tommy Robinson has been invited to visit Israel by Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli. Robinson, who is a serial liar and has a history of criminal convictions, plans to travel to Israel immediately following his criminal trial on October 13, with the Israeli government covering his flight and […]
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Israel accused of ‘sowing division’ in UK by inviting Tommy Robinson
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi criticised the ‘deeply dangerous behaviour’ by Israel in inviting the far-right activist.
Several politicians and civic organizations condemned this Saturday Israel's invitation to British far-right Tommy Robinson to visit the country this month, following Thursday's attack on a synagogue in Manchester, in which two people, plus the aggressor, were killed and three injured.
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