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Two Arrested at Controversial Anti-Zionist Movement Launch

2/9/2026

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Two people were arrested at Birmingham launch of the Anti-Zionist Movement (AZM), which promotes armed resistance against Zionism.
One arrestee was a journalist for Iran's Press TV who praised the October 7 attacks.
The other arrestee was a 42-year-old man detained for allegedly threatening an observer.
The venue canceled the event after public complaints, and West Midlands Police consulted Jewish community members while opening a criminal investigation into AZM's promotion.

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Two people were arrested at Birmingham launch of the Anti-Zionist Movement (AZM), which promotes armed resistance against Zionism.
One arrestee was a journalist for Iran's Press TV who praised the October 7 attacks.
The other arrestee was a 42-year-old man detained for allegedly threatening an observer.
The venue canceled the event after public complaints, and West Midlands Police consulted Jewish community members while opening a criminal investigation into AZM's promotion.