Prince Harry slammed as latest comments ‘woefully lacking in logic’ | Royal | News
Prince Harry’s latest comments about antisemitism lack logic, it has been claimed. In an article published in the New Statesman on Thursday, the prince wrote that there had been a rise in antisemitism in Britain and a “deep and justified alarm” at the loss of life in the Middle East. “The images from Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region of devastated communities and entire neighborhoods razed to rubble have deeply shocked people,” Harry added. “For many, the instinct to speak out, to march, to demand accountability, to call for an end to suffering is both human and necessary.”
The prince also suggested that “legitimate protest against state actions” exists “alongside hostility towards domestic Jewish communities”, explicitly referring to Israel, and underlined that these issues should not be confused. But Shechita UK’s campaign director, Shimon Cohen, suggested Harry’s “entry into international politics is sadly devoid of logic”.
The Prince noted that British Jews were “subject to hostility and violence because of concerns about Gaza”, adding that this “comes dangerously close to victim-blaming, implying that the actions of a foreign government somehow justify attacks on completely unrelated individuals in Britain”.
It comes as King Charles visited Golders Green earlier this week to speak to members of the Jewish community, including those who responded after two men were stabbed in the street on April 29.
On 10 May, counter-terrorism police announced they had arrested a man and a woman following an arson attack on a former synagogue in east London.
A ninth person was detained in connection with the arson attack on the ambulances of the Jewish community two days ago.
“The Prince might instead ask why Americans are not being stabbed on the streets of London or firebombing McDonald’s restaurants despite widespread opposition to American foreign policy in the UK and deep discontent with the US President,” Mr Cohen said.
“Civilized societies distinguish between disagreement with the government and violence against innocent people.”
The Metropolitan Police has announced a community protection team of 100 extra officers to help protect the Jewish community, but the police chief has previously said 300 more officers are needed to tackle rising antisemitism in the capital.
