WhatsappBritish Home Secretary is looking into violent protests that threatened Israeli Ambassador to Britain, Tzipi Hotovely.
A large group of thugs and terror supporters gathered outside the building where Amb. Tzipi Hotovely spoke. Video from the scene showed security guards rushing Hotovely, who was clutching a bouquet of flowers, into a vehicle, while others tried to fend off a group of jeering and booing activists, who chanted, “Shame on you!” At least one protester tried to rush towards her.
England’s Home Secretary, Patel tweeted that she was “disgusted” by the treatment of the Israeli ambassador, and antisemitism had no place in Britain. She added that she would continue to do everything possible “to keep the Jewish community safe from intimidation, harassment and abuse.” The Home Secretary said that she had been in touch with Amb. Hotovely and that the police had her full support in investigating the matter.
Hotovely said afterwards: “We will not give in to thuggery and violence. The state of Israel will send its representatives to every stage.”
Sharing the video, the education secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, said it was “deeply disturbing”, adding that he was “so sorry” to Hotovely.
The Middle East minister, James Cleverly, said: “We value open debate and peaceful protest. The aggressive and threatening behaviour directed at Israeli ambassador Hotovely last night was unacceptable.”
