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Watch out for that threatening Star of David

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A Jewish lawyer was detained by London police after wearing a Star of David necklace at a pro-Palestinian rally, with officers reportedly labeling the Jewish symbol as a 'possible antagonistic emblem.' The Metropolitan Police claimed the detention was due to protest-zone restrictions, but acknowledged the symbol was flagged as a flashpoint, raising concerns about the treatment of Jewish identity in public spaces. This incident, along with previous cases where visible Jewish identity was treated as problematic, has heightened fears within Britain's Jewish community and sparked debate about whether the state is protecting or policing minority identities. Calls have been made for clearer guidelines, better police training, and assurances that religious symbols are not grounds for suspicion, as many British Jews now feel compelled to hide their identity out of fear.

Original article source: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/416463
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