UK Probes Alleged Discrimination at Manchester Airport Against Israeli Survivors
March 26, 2024
The UK government is conducting an inquiry into claims of discrimination at Manchester Airport against two Israeli survivors of a Hamas attack, who were fundraising for charity.
The incident involved the survivors being detained and interrogated due to their Israeli passports, with a video showing a Border Force officer's demeaning remarks circulating on social media.
Home Secretary James Cleverly has acknowledged the situation, emphasizing the government's zero-tolerance policy towards antisemitism and any discrimination.
The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester is pressing for a swift investigation and resolution, while the survivors seek an apology and the officer's dismissal.
The incident has caused the survivors to prematurely end their UK visit, amidst a backdrop of international tension following a UN Security Council cease-fire demand in Gaza.
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BBC News • Mar 26, 2024
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The Guardian • Mar 26, 2024
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Evening Standard • Mar 26, 2024
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The Mirror • Mar 26, 2024
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