Metropolitan Police Presses Pro-Palestinian Organizers To Confront Anti-Semitism At Rallies

The Metropolitan Police issued a stern call this weekend to organizers of pro-Palestinian marches, urging them to take more decisive action against the emergence of anti-Semitic banners and chants during their events. Specifically, the Palestinian Solidarity campaign has been urged by the police to direct its stewards to promptly intervene in case of racist behaviour among participants. Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist underscored the importance of clear communication from organisers, expecting them to articulate and reinforce the standards of behaviour expected at the rallies. While acknowledging some efforts made on social media, Mr. Twist emphasised the necessity for organisers to do more, telling The Telegraph: “The Met has asked organisers to communicate clearly with attendees and set out expectations....