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Pro-Palestine Bullying in Jewish School and Antisemitic abuse in Redbridge: Christian Child's Experience and Jewish Man's Verbal Assault

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Palestine flag sprayed on a Redbridge bus stop A rare 6 person delegation addressed the Redbridge Council's Cabinet Meeting, highlighting the widespread presence of Pro-Palestinian flags, stickers, and graffiti (click here) .  The matter has previously been highlighted at a full council meeting with seemingly little effect (click here) Additionally, concerns were raised about the bullying of a Christian child by peers supporting the pro-Palestine cause at King Solomon High School, a modern Orthodox Jewish school. The delegation also brought attention to an altercation that ensued when a Jewish man took action to remove Palestinian flag stickers , citing perceived inaction by the Redbridge Council. On February 21st, 2024, a delegation consisting of six individuals, three Christians and three Jewish, voiced their concerns regarding the proliferation of Pro-Palestinian flags and the rise of antisemitism at a Redbridge Cabinet Meeting. The meeting, chaired by Council Leader Jas Ath

Community Tensions Flare as Jewish Resident Faces Threats Amidst Efforts to Address Redbridge Flag Display Issue

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A Palestinian flag sticker like this resulted in the verbal assault of a local Jewish man.  A Jewish man returning from a meal with friends in Central London found himself subjected to a verbal assault and threatened with physical violence after attempting to remove a pro-Palestine sticker from a lamppost in Woodford, located in the London Borough of Redbridge. During the verbal exchange, the man was subjected to derogatory language, being called a "F****** Jew," threatened with violence, and warned that the assailant would summon companions from his local mosque. Shaken but determined to protect himself, the man responded by also recording the latter stages of the verbal assault as he and his wife walked away from the dangerous situation. Watch footage of the incident here . On Sunday, February 18th, at approximately 7:30 pm, a Jewish couple in their 40s returned to their hometown of Woodford after dining with friends in Central London. As they embarked on their 7-minute jou