"We have consistently been advised by the CPS [Crown Prosecution Service] that many of the phrases causing fear in Jewish communities don't meet prosecution thresholds. Now, in the escalating threat context, we will recalibrate to be more assertive. We know communities are concerned about placards and chants such as globalise the intifada' and those using them at future protests or in a targeted way should expect the Met and GMP to take action."
"Police in London and Manchester have pledged a further crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations, saying they will arrest anyone chanting the words globalise the intifada or holding a placard with the phrase on it. The protests began in October 2023 after Hamas's attack on Israel prompted the Israeli invasion of Gaza. London's Metropolitan police have policed the most protests followed by Greater Manchester police (GMP)."
Pro-Palestinian protests began in October 2023 after Hamas's attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza. The Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police have policed the most demonstrations. Police chiefs cited deadly attacks against Jewish people in Manchester and Sydney and said the threat context has escalated. They stated that phrases like 'globalise the intifada' cause fear and will be treated more assertively, with arrests, frontline briefings, and use of powers under the Public Order Act, including conditions near synagogues. The Palestinian Solidarity Campaign organized major marches and its director condemned the police approach.
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