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Violent attacks on British Jews hit record high
Reuters/Ha'aretz ^ | 10 February 2005 | Reuters

Posted on 02/10/2005 2:01:26 PM PST by anotherview

Last Update: 10/02/2005 21:23
Violent attacks on British Jews hit record high BR> By Reuters

LONDON - Violent anti-Semitic attacks in Britain have reached "alarming" record levels, according to a report released on Thursday, prompting calls by Jewish leaders for more to be done to protect their community. The Community Safety Trust, which represents Britain's 290,000-strong Jewish community on security matters, said there had been 532 "anti-Semitic incidents" - defined as malicious acts toward Jews - in 2004, including a record 83 assaults.

The total, which included abuse and threats, was a rise of 42 percent from the CST's 2003 figure, and well above the previous record high of 405 in 2000.

"This increase is extremely alarming. The transfer of tensions in the Middle East to the streets of Britain has resulted in an unprecedented level of anti-Semitic incidents," said Michael Whine, director of communications for the CST.

The Trust said 100 incidents were reported in March 2004 alone. In the worst incident, a Jewish teenager had his jaw shattered in the English south coast city of Southampton.

Last month London police said they were hunting a group of black and Asian men said to be behind a string of racist attacks on orthodox Jewish men in the capital.

A few days earlier, vandals daubed swastikas and other Nazi symbols on 10 gravestones in a Jewish cemetery in Aldershot, southern England, the second time it had been targeted.

Britain's chief rabbi, Jonathan Sacks, said the figures were a cause for concern. "The single most important thing is for our community to enlist others to join in the protest against the attacks," he said in a statement.

"Jews must not be left to fight anti-Semitism alone."

The government described the rise as "totally unacceptable" and said action was being taken. "We have strengthened the law against racism, including raising the maximum penalty for incitement to racial hatred," leader of the House of Commons Peter Hain told parliament.

The leaders of Britain's Anglican and Catholic Christian communities said the findings were disturbing and condemned anti-Semitism.

Rob Beckley, the Association of Chief Police Officers' spokesman on faith matters, said that "...any anti-Semitic incidents are a matter of great concern to the police service ... All hate crime is insidious and destructive and we are committed to taking positive action against those perpetrating such offences."


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: antisemitism; attacksonjews; britishjewry; uk
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To: sheik yerbouty
Just trying to be helpful in pointing out hypocrites and hypocrisy.
21 posted on 02/10/2005 3:13:38 PM PST by cynicom (<p)
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To: cynicom

Perhaps you could elucidate further, if you will..


22 posted on 02/10/2005 3:14:41 PM PST by sheik yerbouty
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To: anotherview

I predicted this long ago -- it's an obvious consequence of the immigration policies of many European countries, a reflection pf their bias against Jews. Tragic.


23 posted on 02/10/2005 3:15:42 PM PST by Dante3
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To: anotherview

Damn, I will have to start using sarcasm signs.


24 posted on 02/10/2005 3:16:08 PM PST by Grzegorz 246
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To: sheik yerbouty

Just trying to be helpful and friendly.


25 posted on 02/10/2005 3:17:05 PM PST by cynicom (<p)
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To: cynicom

Sure you are.


26 posted on 02/10/2005 3:25:26 PM PST by sheik yerbouty
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To: sheik yerbouty

Psst, check out that old law, might be interesting. Just trying to be helpful.


27 posted on 02/10/2005 3:27:36 PM PST by cynicom (<p)
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To: Grzegorz 246

Grzegorz 246 wrote:
It's Poles' fault.

--> Did i miss a meeting or something? I was told it is always Bush's fault! ! ! I'm sooo shocked... /sarc


28 posted on 02/10/2005 5:56:00 PM PST by 1FASTGLOCK45
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Well, the good news is the ADL will get more donations to "combat" anti-Semitism (promote US socialism and fascism).


29 posted on 02/10/2005 5:57:02 PM PST by sarah_f ( Know Islam, Know Terror.)
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To: anotherview

BTTT! ...good post!

I see that the disruptors (trolls) are here to represent their anti-Semitic religious identity cause. Notice that after the method of their Empire, they intellectualize much without coming right out to say directly what they have to say.


30 posted on 02/10/2005 6:07:26 PM PST by familyop ("If you disrespect women you are not allowed to wear a mohawk" (Feminist Creed).)
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To: Imal

I'll contribute a few shekels to that end.


31 posted on 02/10/2005 6:12:25 PM PST by ILL (yes there are names greater than mine (Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, Lincoln, Bush, etc. but not your))
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To: anotherview

Distressing news.


32 posted on 02/10/2005 6:28:14 PM PST by Ciexyz (I use the term Blue Cities, not Blue States. PA is red except for Philly, Pgh & Erie)
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To: kingsurfer
I'm still waiting for the Christians in this country to get off their arses...and start procreating.
33 posted on 02/10/2005 6:47:35 PM PST by Major_Risktaker
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To: anotherview
The leaders of Britain's Anglican and Catholic Christian communities said the findings were disturbing and condemned anti-Semitism.

Yet the leaders of Britain's Muslim community remain quiet.

34 posted on 02/10/2005 6:51:10 PM PST by Drew68
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To: cynicom

Ah, but who is it that you are really helping, effendi?


35 posted on 02/10/2005 7:27:35 PM PST by sheik yerbouty
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To: anotherview
The following is only one of many promises/obligations that Europeans failed in. Anti-Semitism has been in Europe since the Romans first occupied the area of Europe, at the latest.

Mandate for Palestine [July 24, 1922]

Conferred upon Great Britain by the Supreme Council of the Principal Allied Powers on April 25, 1920 at the San Remo Peace Conference; Confirmed on July 24, 1922 by the Council of the League of Nations; Came into force on September 29, 1923.

[Excerpts:]

Article 4
An appropriate Jewish agency shall be recognized as a public body for the purpose of advising and co-operating with the Administration of Palestine in such economic, social and other matters as may affect the establishment of the Jewish national home and the interests of the Jewish population in Palestine, and, subject always to the control of the Administration, to assist and take part in the development of the country.
The Zionist organization, so long as its organization and constitution are in the opinion of the Mandatory appropriate, shall be recognized as such agency. It shall take steps in consultation with His Britannic Majesty’s Government to secure the cooperation of all Jews who are willing to assist in the establishment of the Jewish national home.

[...]

Article 6
The Administration of Palestine, while ensuring that the rights and position of other sections of the population are not prejudiced, shall facilitate Jewish immigration under suitable conditions and shall encourage, in cooperation with the Jewish agency referred to in Article 4, close settlement by Jews on the land, including State lands and waste lands not required for public purposes.

36 posted on 02/10/2005 7:52:03 PM PST by familyop ("If you disrespect women you are not allowed to wear a mohawk" (Feminist Creed).)
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To: anotherview

No doubt Muslims are responsible for many or most of these attacks. But I would also blame the left-wing newspapers, the BBC, and the professoriate for inflaming the situation.

The BBC especially should be held accountable, since not many of the lads on the street read the Guardian or the Independent.


38 posted on 02/10/2005 9:11:29 PM PST by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: anotherview

Well, Israel has the welcome mat out for them...


39 posted on 02/10/2005 9:13:08 PM PST by The Red Zone
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To: anotherview

Proof that Britains method of trying to supplicate to the Muslim demands brings war, not peace. Now if the Israeli's would only learn from it there, instead of doing it here too...


40 posted on 02/10/2005 10:00:36 PM PST by American in Israel (A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left.)
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