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politics1 year ago

"London's Growing Concern: Is It Becoming a No-Go Zone for Jews?"

The government's counter-extremism commissioner, Robin Simcox, has warned that London has become a "no-go zone for Jews" during weekend pro-Palestinian marches, urging ministers to take bolder action. He emphasized the need for policies to meet the scale of the challenge and the creation of a new definition of extremism. However, pro-Palestinian groups argue that there is "no need" for Jewish people to be scared and blame the government for provoking fear. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to regular pro-Palestine marches in London, with the Home Secretary urging the groups to end their protests.

crime2 years ago

Police officer sentenced to death for killing government adviser in Iraq.

An Iraqi court has sentenced police officer Ahmed Hamdawi to death for leading a group that killed government adviser Hisham al-Hashemi in Baghdad in July 2020. Hashemi was known for advising the government on defeating ISIS and curbing the influence of pro-Iran militias. Hamdawi can appeal the sentence, and he did not respond to the judge's ruling during the court session. No group claimed responsibility for the murder, but Hamdawi admitted to leading the group that killed Hashemi in a video aired on Iraqi state television in 2021.