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A Jewish Council has called for an 'immediate investigation' after claims two Jewish survivors of the October 7 attacks faced 'discriminatory' treatment by Border Force officials at Manchester Airport.
The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region said the two men, who are Israeli nationals, travelled from Brussels to Manchester on Sunday (March 24). In a letter posted on their social media pages, the Council said the men had travelled to the UK to 'speak of their experiences as survivors of terrorism' and 'raise awareness' for a not-for-profit organisation they set up to help survivors of terror attacks.
The letter claims the pair were pulled aside for questioning by Border Force officials after explaining the reason for their visit. They were then detained for two hours, before being told officials 'had to make sure that you are not going to do what you are doing in Gaza over here,' it alleges.
A Home Office spokesperson said they are 'aware' of the complaint and are investigating, adding 'we do not tolerate antisemitism, in any forms, anywhere'. Home Secretary James Cleverly also tweeted confirming the incident is being investigated.
A Jewish Council has called for an 'immediate investigation' after claims two Jewish survivors of the October 7 attacks faced 'discriminatory' treatment by Border Force officials at Manchester Airport.
The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region said the two men, who are Israeli nationals, travelled from Brussels to Manchester on Sunday (March 24). In a letter posted on their social media pages, the Council said the men had travelled to the UK to 'speak of their experiences as survivors of terrorism' and 'raise awareness' for a not-for-profit organisation they set up to help survivors of terror attacks.
The letter claims the pair were pulled aside for questioning by Border Force officials after explaining the reason for their visit. They were then detained for two hours, before being told officials 'had to make sure that you are not going to do what you are doing in Gaza over here,' it alleges.
A Home Office spokesperson said they are 'aware' of the complaint and are investigating, adding 'we do not tolerate antisemitism, in any forms, anywhere'. Home Secretary James Cleverly also tweeted confirming the incident is being investigated.
