Police are investigating an image posted online that shows a woman holding an anti-Semitic sign next to the Cenotaph at a pro-Palestinian rally in London.
The placard, held aloft by a young woman, shows a Star of David being put into a rubbish bin and the words: “Please keep the world clean. Free Palestine!” In another photo on social media she can be seen holding a placard that states: “It is not a conflict! It’s genocide. Save Palestine.”Scotland Yard said in a statement: “We are aware of this post and are making further enquiries. “An investigation is under way.
As this is not only fuelling ever violent protests but could lead to some individuals being radicalised.”He indicated that a pro-Palestine protest taking place in central London on Remembrance Sunday would not be appropriate.The Metropolitan Police has vowed to use all its powers to stop disruption of Remembrance weekend commemorations amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests.
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