British actor and public intellectual Stephen Fry's alternative Christmas Day message on the YouTube channel of the UK’s Channel 4 has sparked controversy. Fry reflected on his Jewish heritage amid a global rise in antisemitism, highlighting 50 reported incidents of anti-Semitism daily since October 7th. The message has drawn polarized reactions, with some supporting Fry's stance on the rise of antisemitism, while others have criticized him, denouncing him as a genocide apologist and a narcissist. Fry's message has ignited a debate about the perception of Jewish people in the UK and the response to antisemitism, with some expressing real fear and others questioning the severity of the issue.
A former Channel 4 executive has been criticised after attacking the broadcaster’s alternative Christmas Message by Stephen Fry, in which the entertainer expressed concern about a rise in anti-Semitism https://t.co/4PMLhWYicE
Stephen Fry has spoken of “real fear stalking Jewish neighbourhoods of Britain” in an alternative Christmas message. Jonathan Lis: “There has been an increase in attacks which is horrific… We are not facing an existential threat as Jewish people in this country.” @iancollinsuk https://t.co/RMPw5LpXEU
The response to Stephen Fry’s Christmas message was unhinged. For saying that anti-Semitism is on the rise, Fry was denounced as a genocide apologist, a narcissist and a c**t. The frothing bigots of the woke mob are a serious menace, says Brendan O’Neill https://t.co/4mQcLuc8JO
The far left trolling Stephen Fry's message on antisemitism has perfectly proven his point, says Josh Howie https://t.co/tfk6O0DVFz
Makes me proud to be British: @stephenfry Stephen Fry Addresses The Nation | Channel 4 Alternative Christmas Message https://t.co/FrPybvCFHQ via @YouTube
'I’m sure Fry knew what he was doing, that the far-left would let the veil drop, that their mask would finally come off if he dared turn himself into their target.' @JoshXHowie on Stephen Fry’s alternative Christmas Day message sending the far-left into a ‘racist meltdown’. https://t.co/Dkvcxjureg
Spotted this because it was retweeted by a well-known newspaper columnist. As anyone who saw it knows, Stephen Fry didn't in any way defend Israel's actions in Gaza. It seems simply opposing racist hatred against Jews is now in some way seen as anti-Palestinian or pro-Israel https://t.co/sfl0nH4lRH
Alexei Sayle has delivered the perfect antidote to Stephen Fry's 'alternative Christmas message'. Stephen suggested that Jews were unsafe in Britain, which is plainly ridiculous and frankly offensive. #FreePalestine https://t.co/T0bymj7woD
The absolute hysteria over the Stephen Fry video, is exactly why he needed to do the video. The audacity of a public figure saying he is Jewish and that antisemitism is a pervasive problem, has whipped everyone into a frenzy..
Stephen Fry has completely exposed the Antisemitic Left. They view Jewish people in the UK as legitimate targets for hate. https://t.co/5LGTLgnRxc
🇬🇧"THERE IS A REAL FEAR": BRITISH ACTOR STEPHEN FRY TALKS ANTISEMITISM "Since October the 7th, 50 separate reported incidents of anti-Semitism every single day...shop windows smashed, Stars of David and swastikas sprayed on Jewish properties...There is real fear." https://t.co/1zKuPytcJf
Stephen Fry decries antisemitism in Christmas video, is pilloried online https://t.co/9TFhSWY0uV . Click to read ⬇️
Jews should stand upright and proud in who they are, says Stephen Fry, British actor and public intellectual. https://t.co/X1nHKUVebU
Stephen Fry's Christmas message is one of the most dark and twisted things I've ever heard. Imagine watching the barbaric mass murder that's going on in Palestine and deciding that the biggest thing going on in the world right now is a reported rise in antisemitism in Britain.
In a video released Christmas Day on the YouTube channel of the UK’s Channel 4, the British actor and public intellectual Stephen Fry reflected on his Jewish heritage amid a global rise in antisemitism. https://t.co/vsCqhKdqip