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Students terrified as violent thugs attempt to halt Israel meeting

January 21, 2016 14:13
Ugly scenes at King's College London on Tuesday when police were called  to deal with a violent anti-Israel demonstration in which property was damaged

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Naomi Firsht,

Naomi Firsht

3 min read

Two Jewish students held off a mob of pro-Palestinian thugs as an Israel event at a London university descended into violence this week.

Esther Endfield and Joseph Stoll, president and vice-president of the KCL Israel society, barred at least 10 protesters from forcing their way into the room at King's College where former Shin Bet head Ami Ayalon was giving a talk.

They were subjected to a volley of abuse, including being called "Nazis" as they stood their ground.

At one point, according to Ms Endfield, she was struck on the arm. She later reported the assault to the police.

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