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Tuesday, Jul 01, 2025

UK Authorities Arrest Israeli Academic for Pro-Palestine Speech

London police detain a retired Jewish professor under so-called anti-terror laws for criticizing Israel for the killing of a massive number of innocent kids, elders, and women during their operations against terrorists.
In a significant escalation of concerns over free speech in the United Kingdom, Haim Bresheeth, a retired Israeli academic and a prominent Jewish figure, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police following his outspoken comments at a pro-Palestine rally in London. Professor Bresheeth, a child of Holocaust survivors, criticized Israeli military operations that he alleged indiscriminately killed a large number of innocent children, elders, and women. His arrest took place outside the Israeli ambassador's residence, immediately after he condemned these actions as genocidal during his speech.

Authorities detained Bresheeth under the Terrorism Act 2000, accusing him of supporting a proscribed organization. His critical statements during the rally highlighted the severe consequences of Israel’s military engagements in Gaza and other regions, denouncing them as "murder, mayhem, genocide, racism, and destruction." He emphatically stated that Israel "cannot win" against Hamas and other Middle Eastern groups resisting its tactics.

This arrest is part of a worrying pattern in the UK, marked by an increasing criminalization of pro-Palestine expression. Recent months have seen multiple raids and arrests under anti-terrorism legislation, not only targeting activists but also journalists covering Palestinian issues. These actions have ignited a fierce debate on the limits of free speech in the UK, especially concerning criticism perceived as anti-government or against key international allies.

Released without charge but still under investigation, Bresheeth’s case highlights the challenging balance the UK is trying to strike between national security and preserving the fundamental rights of free expression. As legal pressures mount against those voicing dissent, the public and legal scholars alike question the implications for democratic freedoms in Britain.
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