Police Warn Protesters About Jihad Chants but Say Arrests Depend on ‘Context’

Published on November 24, 2023

The Metropolitan Police has warned people protesting against Israel’s military actions in Gaza they are liable to arrest and prosecution if they use the phrase “jihad.” But Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan, who will be the Met’s gold commander this weekend, said their response to the word jihad was always “contextual.” On Saturday, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be holding another march through London and expect at least 100,000 people to turn up. It comes as Hamas prepares to hand over some of the hostages in exchange for a temporary ceasefire by Israel, which is also releasing some Palestinian prisoners....

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