Comments by "LW1zFog" (@lw1zfog) on "Rishi Sunak refuses to call for Israeli ceasefire in Gaza" video.
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‘The targeting of pro-Palestinian politicians: a conversation between Shai Masot, an official at the Israeli embassy in London, and a British civil servant was recorded. In the recording, Masot discussed his desire to "take down" British politicians, including Alan Duncan, then Minister of State for Europe and the Americas, who was a critic of Israeli settlements. The British civil servant said Crispin Blunt, whom Masot described as "strongly pro-Arab rather than pro-Israel", was on a "hitlist". Supporting lobbying groups: Masot was also recorded setting up a pro-Israel youth organisation, which he intended to link to the existing Labour Friends of Israel. He was also recorded telling Joan Ryan, Chair of Labour Friends of Israel, that he had £1 million to fund trips to Israel.
Allegations of antisemitism: Joan Ryan was shown arguing with Labour Party member and pro-Palestine activist Jean Fitzpatrick about a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestine at the 2016 Labour Party Conference. Ryan lodged a formal complaint of antisemitic behaviour as a result of this conversation. Her account of the incident was disputed and her complaint was later dismissed. Fitzpatrick told al Jazeera that "If you do talk about Palestine, it would appear you're kind of sucked into having an accusation of anti-Semitism brought against you". The film also included an interview with Jackie Walker, who was accused of antisemitism in relation to remarks she made at the conference. Walker told al Jazeera that "I would say there is a crisis in the way the anti-Semitism is being manipulated and being used by certain parts – not just in the Labour Party but other parties and the media to discredit Jeremy Corbyn and a number of his supporters".’ The Lobby - 2017.
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