Summary
Three people in London have been charged with stirring up racial hatred due to chants at a pro-Palestinian protest. They allegedly called for an intifada, which is a term for uprising. The police are taking stronger action against such chants after recent attacks.
Key Facts
- Three individuals have been charged with stirring up racial hatred in London.
- They are accused of using threatening or abusive language at a pro-Palestinian protest.
- The protest took place outside the Ministry of Justice.
- The Metropolitan Police arrested the suspects on 17 December 2025.
- The charges follow increased police action after a deadly attack at a Hannukah celebration in Australia.
- The phrase "globalise the intifada" was specifically targeted by police for arrests.
- Jewish community groups support the police's tougher approach.
- Pro-Palestinian groups argue this suppresses freedom of speech.
- The Crown Prosecution Service found enough evidence to take the case to court.
