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Iranians in London stand in solidarity with Israel at emotional vigil
Sunday's event, which was not advertised, preceded a vigil being held tonight that is expected to attract many members of the community
October 9, 2023 12:38
Sunday's event, which was not advertised, preceded a vigil being held tonight that is expected to attract many members of the community
October 9, 2023 12:38There was no publicity for the vigil and it was still Succot, but on Sunday evening more than 100 people gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in London to express solidarity with the Jewish state after Hamas’s major surprise assault on the country in which upwards of 700 have been murdered.
Among those gathered were several Iranians including a human rights activist and model who has led the London protests for the women’s liberation revolution in Iran.
Addressing the crowd through the megaphone she had brought with her, she said: “We stand with you Israel. Our people are being brutally murdered by the same people. What they are doing to you and your families is a violation of human rights. They are besieging you…
“But we stand here today as citizens of the world and say unity, unity, unity. We are with you every day and together we embody freedom. A lot of people are scared to be here today, but your flag is flying high and our flag is flying high.”
