Israel has been accused of “sowing division” in the UK after inviting activist Tommy Robinson to visit the country.
Former Tory cabinet minister Baroness Sayeeda Warsi blasted Israel saying that inviting “a man with multiple convictions for violence and fraud” was “irresponsible and deeply dangerous behaviour”.
Amichai Chikli, Israel’s Minister of Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism, said Robinson, whom he described as a “true friend” had been invited to Israel.
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The Israeli minister said he would host the “British patriot” on behalf of the state of Israel later this month.
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The Daily Express reports: The announcement comes a day after a terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester. Mr Chikli said Israel and the Jewish people “stand firmly with our allies in the United Kingdom” following the “horrific” attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall. He said on X: “Tommy is a courageous leader on the front line against radical Islam.
“At a time when Jews across Europe face rising antisemitism, it is vital to strengthen bonds with allies who refuse to be silent.
“He has proven himself a true friend of Israel and the Jewish people, unafraid to speak the truth and confront hate.
“Israel will always stand with the Jewish community and our allies worldwide. Together with friends like Tommy Robinson, we will build stronger bridges of solidarity, fight terror, and defend Western civilization and our shared values.”
Mr Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, said on X: “I have accepted an invitation by the Government of Israel to cover the cost of my flight and hotel stay for a few days. To be clear, I am not receiving money or any compensation, this visit is about solidarity, truth, and courage.”
He said during the trip he will meet leaders of the Israeli government and visit areas attacked by Hamas on October 7 2023. He said he also plans to visit religious sites.
The car and knife terror attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue happened on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Suspect Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, was shot dead by armed police at the scene, with Laurence Taylor, head of Counter Terrorism Policing, saying it is believed he “may have been influenced by extreme Islamist ideology”.
