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Sunak Labels Those Chanting ‘From the River to the Sea’ as ‘Useful Idiots’ or Worse

 

       

Rishi Sunak in 2022

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Criticizes Pro-Palestinian Chant

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has criticized a pro-Palestinian chant that has gained popularity in rallies worldwide. The chant in question, “from the river to the sea,” has been a subject of controversy due to its interpretations.

During a speech at the British parliamentary group Conservative Friends of Israel, Sunak expressed his views on the chant. He stated, “Those who chant ‘from the river to the sea’ are either useful idiots who do not understand what they are saying, or worse, people who wish to wipe the Jewish state from the map.”

Sunak further emphasized the UK government’s stance against any form of terrorism or anti-Semitism. He declared, “We will have zero tolerance for those who promote or glorify terrorism or pedal anti-Semitism on our streets.”

The chant is seen by pro-Palestinian groups as an expression of their desire for freedom from oppression across the historical land of Palestine. However, supporters of Israel interpret it as a call to violence and anti-Semitism.

In a related development, Benjamin Netanyahu, the former Prime Minister of Israel, stated last week that Israel “must have control over the entire territory from the river to the sea.” This phrase refers to the land stretching from the west of the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea.

The controversy surrounding the chant underscores the complexities and sensitivities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As the debate continues, the hope for a peaceful resolution remains.

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