In an unprecedented demonstration against antisemitism, thousands of protestors flooded central London on Sunday, marking the first-of-its-kind march since the Israel-Hamas war. Organizers estimate that approximately 100,000 individuals, including former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, participated in the rally amid a concerning surge in hate crimes, particularly targeting London’s Jewish community.
The #MarchAgainstAntisemitism garnered support from various communities, with members of the British Indian diaspora joining the protest in solidarity. Many carried both Indian and Israeli flags, vehemently condemning the terror attacks on Israel by Hamas that occurred on October 7. The march coincidentally fell on the 15th anniversary of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, drawing poignant parallels between the two tragic events.
Jignesh Patel, an artist and participant in the march, conveyed a message of empathy and solidarity. “As members of minority communities, we stand in solidarity with the Jewish people, denouncing the hatred they face. Supporting Israel’s right to self-defence, we urge the British Government to take decisive action against antisemitism prevalent in our streets, politics, academia, and the media.”
The British Indian diaspora pledged unwavering support to both Israeli and British Jewish communities during these challenging times, expressing unity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.
The march was sparked by the brutal terror attack orchestrated by Hamas on October 7 in Israel. Over 2,000 terrorists breached Israeli borders, resulting in the loss of over 1,200 lives, injuring around 3,000, and holding 240 people as hostages. In response, Israel launched a robust counteroffensive targeting Hamas terror units in Gaza.
The rally in London sends a powerful message against antisemitism, fostering a spirit of unity and support across diverse communities in the face of rising hate crimes.
