Liverpool
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Liverpool
Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
On September 26, a pro-Palestinian march in Liverpool called for an end to UK arms sales to Israel and sanctions; reports described political demands, not violence targeting Jews. A separate silent vigil opposing the ban on Palestine Action was planned near the Labour conference for September 27, with arrests considered possible. Travelers may wish to avoid the demonstration areas and allow extra time for local travel....
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UK–Israel relations are strained: after the UK joined measures restricting trade in settlement goods, Israel announced the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem and other diplomatic countermeasures. This reflects tension between the governments, not a general position toward Jews....
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At a Labour Party Conference reception, MP Alex Sewards said antisemitism in Britain could not be confronted without challenging the demonization of Israel. Speakers also discussed antisemitic attacks and harassment, while a government minister defended sanctions on West Bank settlements and opposed delegitimizing Israel....
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thejc.com

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At a Jewish Labour Movement event alongside the Labour conference, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and Deputy Prime Minister Lucy Powell spoke out against antisemitism and expressed support for the Jewish community. The article’s headline refers to a blood-dripping Star of David outside the conference, but the available report provides few details about it....
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thejc.com
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At the Labour conference in Liverpool, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband criticized Israel’s threatened closure of the UK consulate in Jerusalem and discussed British policy on Palestinian refugees. The report also describes protesters confronting him over his comments on Gaza....
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ynet.co.il

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Protesters gathered outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, with many displaying support for the proscribed group Palestine Action. Police arrested 82 people and reported another 79 for summons; two activists also confronted Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband at a restaurant....
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express.co.uk

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Police arrested two demonstrators during a protest outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Protesters displayed signs supporting Palestine Action, a group banned by the UK government.
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standard.co.uk

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Robert Del Naja was arrested outside the Labour Party conference venue in Liverpool after holding a sign opposing what it called genocide and supporting Palestine Action, which the UK has proscribed.
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thenationalnews.com

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Defend Our Juries planned a silent sign-holding vigil in Liverpool to oppose the UK’s ban on Palestine Action, which organizers say should be lifted. The report describes a planned protest, with organizers expecting several hundred attendees and possible arrests....
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aljazeera.com
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