Israel-Gaza Tensions Spark Concern in UK

The Israel-Gaza conflict is causing anxiety in the UK, particularly in Manchester, a city with large Jewish and Muslim populations. A vigil held in St Peter's Square drew 1,500 people, with concerns about potential hate crimes against Jews. The Community Security Trust reported a sixfold increase in antisemitic incidents. Muslims in Manchester also expressed anxiety, fearing that advocating for Palestine could be misconstrued as antisemitism. Both communities expressed mistrust of the media and shared concerns about strained relationships in the future.