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UK Jewish Groups Condemn Minister's Support for Far-Right Leader

10/6/2025

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Chikli Faces Backlash

UK Jewish groups criticized Israel's Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli for inviting Tommy Robinson to Israel.
Chikli praised Robinson as a "courageous leader" after a deadly Manchester synagogue attack.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews labeled Robinson a "thug" who undermines anti-extremism efforts.
Chikli's support for far-right European parties has drawn international condemnation.

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Historical Context

The European migrant crisis, beginning in 2015, intensified support for far-right parties like the UK Independence Party (UKIP), which garnered 12.6% of the vote in the 2015 general election. This shift enabled figures such as Tommy Robinson to rise, promoting anti-immigrant sentiments. Today, UK Jewish groups criticize Israel's Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli for endorsing Robinson, reflecting ongoing challenges against extremism.

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Chikli Faces Backlash

UK Jewish groups criticized Israel's Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli for inviting Tommy Robinson to Israel.
Chikli praised Robinson as a "courageous leader" after a deadly Manchester synagogue attack.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews labeled Robinson a "thug" who undermines anti-extremism efforts.
Chikli's support for far-right European parties has drawn international condemnation.

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