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Gaza protesters removed from Limmud event with Israeli envoy Tsipi Hotovely

Demonstrators from Na’amod disrupt event but are escorted out after protest.

Hotovely family (Photo: Israeli Embassy in the UK)

The heads of Limmud, a British-Jewish educational charity, have strongly criticized a protest that took place during an appearance by Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely at their festival yesterday.

Around 30 participants stood in silent protest with their backs turned to Hotovely, holding signs reading "Ceasefire now" and "14,000 children killed." The demonstration was quickly interrupted by security, and the protesters were asked to leave.

Hotovely had been about to engage in a conversation with Michael Wegier, CEO of the Board of Deputies, when the protest occurred. Limmud's executive director, Adam Rossano, condemned the disruption, emphasizing that such actions had no place at the event.

He told The Jewish Chronicle: "The protesters were disruptive to the session, so they were asked to allow the session to continue or to leave. We prefer those who disagree to engage in constructive dialogue and debate."

One of the protesters, Sarah, expressed disappointment with Hotovely's invitation, stating that the ambassador's views were at odds with Limmud's values of pluralism and the beliefs of much of the Jewish community in the UK.

Most of the protesters are believed to have ties to the far-left Na’amod movement, a Jewish organization calling for an end to community support for Israel's occupation and policies.


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