Rishi Sunak promises to ‘stand with’ Israel and British Jews a week on from attack

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Rishi Sunak has promised “always” to stand with Israel, in a message to Britain’s Jewish community a week on from the attack by Hamas that left hundreds of Israeli civilians and soldiers dead.The Prime Minister condemned the “evil” attack by the Palestinian militant group, in a message that happened as Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, came to an end.

One week on from the unprecedented incursion, Mr Sunak pledged that the Government would protect the Jewish community from “shameful antisemitism”.The Metropolitan Police said on Friday that London had seen a “massive increase” in antisemitic incidents since the conflict began.

The assault by Hamas has provoked a furious response from Israel, with fears that the conflict could escalate further in the days to come.“We stand with Israel, not just today, not just tomorrow, but always.

And I stand with you, the British Jewish community, not just today, not just tomorrow, but always. Am Yisrael Chai,” the Prime Minister said.Mr Sunak said that he knew the coming days and weeks would be “very difficult”. “No words can begin to describe the horror and barbarism unleashed in Israel a week ago.