Are Anti-Israel Protests Still Ongoing in the UK or Have They Kept Quiet?

Thanks for the a2a. An interesting observation!

The Just Stop Oil protests and other environmental protests have largely subsided as the pro-Palestinian anti-Israel protests have gained momentum. It would be tempting to believe that there's a simple explanation: the same groups and individuals are perpetuating a cycle of direct action, aiming to undermine democracy and destabilize the government.

On the other hand, one must consider the nature of the news cycle. Media outlets often abandon old stories to shift focus to new ones, even if these are variations on the same theme.

The Protests: Past and Present

While the Just Stop Oil protests are gradually winding down, it’s important to distinguish between them and the ongoing anti-Israel protests.

People often conflate the two movements, but the anti-Israel protesters focus on Gaza's attack on civilian Israelis, which they condemn. According to various reports and direct observations, there haven't been extensive coordinated anti-Israel protests in the UK. Protests have been, in part, aimed at

Protests Against Violence Towards Palestinians

There have been protests primarily against the violence against innocent Palestinians, not in support of Hamas or against Israelis. While there may be individuals at these protests who hold controversial views, it is important to emphasize that the majority of British people oppose the killing of any innocent individuals, whether Israeli or Palestinian.

The Far-Right Reaction and Public Perception

Some observers notice that the far-right protesters responding to the ongoing riots have been making their point very clearly to their MPs. They believe that stabbing incidents are unacceptable. Most MPs are already aware of this issue, but some from far-right parties may need more persistence to grasp the message.

In the meantime, it is not uncommon for far-right protesters to engage in violence themselves, often targeting police officers. This belief in their message of 'stabbing bad' is likely to wane once their message has been delivered, allowing them to return to their usual activities such as marginalized political activities and extreme behavior.

The Future of Protests and Democracy

For now, the focus of the public must shift back to issues of preventing the killing of innocent men, women, and children. Anti-Israel protesters and those against violence towards Palestinians are both important and necessary to address, but they should coexist without being conflated or violently opposed to each other.

British society needs to maintain a balanced focus on all important issues, ensuring that direct action is used responsibly and does not undermine the democratic principles that our society values.