Union of Jewish Students deplores ‘torrent of antisemitic hatred’ in British universities since start of Israel-Gaza war
The prime minister has backed a police crackdown on any outbreak of disorder on university campuses, as Jewish students warned that pro-Palestinian encampments are creating a “hostile and toxic atmosphere”.
The UJS also urged universities to fulfil their responsibilities. “Let us be clear. We will not stand for this hatred. It’s time that universities took their duty of care to Jewish students seriously.” “We have always been clear that Jewish students must feel safe on campuses,” Rishi Sunak’s offical spokesman said on Thursday, “and whilst our universities rightfully pride themselves on their openness and tolerance and diversity, it is obviously absolutely clear that any antisemitism shouldn’t be tolerated.
Sunak’s spokesman would not comment on protests in the US, but said: “We’ve always been clear that people have a right to peaceful and lawful protest but clearly people shouldn’t abuse that right to intimidate others, cause unnecessary disruption. Speaking in the Commons, the Conservative former minister Sir Michael Ellis asked for a debate on antisemitism at UK universities. “There are reports in today’s press that some groups wish to actually replicate American-style protests where we’ve seen rioting and criminal damage.”
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