In London, Iranian activist Niyak was threatened with arrest by the Metropolitan Police for displaying a sign stating 'Hamas is a terrorist organization,' despite having a court's permission. This incident, marking multiple arrests and a direct violation of a court order, has sparked criticism of the Met Police's approach, highlighting a perceived inconsistency in law enforcement. Critics argue that while Niyak was targeted, supporters of terrorism face less scrutiny. This has raised concerns about freedom of expression and the enforcement of laws regarding recognized terrorist organizations.
This is @GideonFalter CEO of Campaign Against @antisemitism posing the question, is London safe for Jews? Against a backdrop of anti-Semitic placards, genocidal slogans, the glorification of Hamas terrorists & swastikas on Saturday afternoons, Gideon went to London. Wearing a… https://t.co/wCgcikSdLD
“You are quite openly Jewish. This is a pro-Palestinian march. I am not accusing you of anything, but I am worried about the reaction to your presence.” A Met Police officer to a Jewish man in London. Deep down, even the police know it’s a hate march. Remove the culprits instead https://t.co/Qab51UGOhp
Once again the UK police have arrested an Iranian protestor for holding a sign that reads "Hamas is terrorist." Hamas has been designated by numerous countries as a terrorist organization, yet speaking the truth is apparently unacceptable. https://t.co/GzkcdAYUxT
“You are quite openly Jewish. This is a pro-Palestinian march. I am not accusing you of anything, but I am worried about the reaction to your presence.” Enough is enough. It is time for a major change. On Saturday 27th April — the next anti-Israel march — we are asking you,… https://t.co/mvtrdIr7P6
WATCH: Police Arrest Iranian Activist for Carrying Sign Saying ‘Hamas Is Terrorist’ in London https://t.co/2n19pL92pk
This is what happened yesterday to my friend Niyak, a pro-Israeli Iranian who lives in London and came to protest at a terrorist-supporting demonstration with a sign showing the very simple fact that Hamas is a terrorist organization... While the police in London allowed the… https://t.co/dq5ZjOcAL9
Shame on the @metpoliceuk. Arresting this brave man AGAIN for displaying a sign saying “Hamas is terrorist”, while letting actual Hamas supporters do whatever. The cops need to give their heads a wobble https://t.co/kLudxbINDD
I’m really glad I don’t live in a country where I can be arrested for holding a sign that reads “Hamas is a terrorist organization.” Read this.👇 https://t.co/P1LsXDu05r
Arresting people for holding signs is bad. Arresting people for holding signs calling Hamas terrorists is really bad. https://t.co/I9LPdHGkI9
London has a serious issue with their police. For at least the second time, their police arrested an Iranian man for holding a sign that said “Hamas is a terrorist organization” They do not arrest those openly supporting terrorism, just those who oppose it. https://t.co/2l0xb7ecKm
UK 🇬🇧 MP @RobertJenrick, referring to the arrest of @GhorbaniiNiyak today: “Hamas are terrorists. No one should be arrested for saying so.” https://t.co/PkFR9yBnJL
.@GhorbaniiNiyak, thank you for your brave stance, and relentless fight for freedom! @metpoliceuk, shame on you for repeatedly arresting him, this time in direct in violation of a court order! https://t.co/3PUowQ51cj
Finally, the police acknowledged that my arrest was due to displaying the banner "Hamas is a terrorist organization." Here's the story: Yesterday, with permission from the court granted to display the "Hamas is a terrorist organization" placard at a Palestinian supporters'… https://t.co/JaMYNUtq4Z https://t.co/mhh8j6iX9T
Could someone please help the @metpoliceuk to understand that Hamas is a proscribed terrorist organization in UK law. Not only is it not a crime to point that out. It's legitimate free expression. It's preposterous and shocking that @GhorbaniiNiyak is having his right to free… https://t.co/4uaNfHoFXd
How can this keep happening? This man has been wrongly arrested multiple times simply for holding a sign saying “Hamas are terrorists”. Sir Mark Rowley needs to account for this unacceptable behaviour. Two tier policing must end. https://t.co/UXPBmnRiLr
Iranian man @GhorbaniiNiyak threatened with arrest if he holds up a “Hamas Are Terrorists” sign by the Met Police. Two-tier policing at its finest. 📹: @MahyarTousi https://t.co/ccBliX4u8V
The British position is Hamas are terrorists. How about arresting some terrorist sympathisers @metpoliceuk ? https://t.co/PaEpcuEq3E
We appear to be in this Kafkaesque position where the @metpoliceuk are repeatedly threatening to arrest Iranian activist @GhorbaniiNiyak for holding up a sign which says Hamas are terrorists. Legally, in this country, Hamas are terrorists. The people who attack Niyak for… https://t.co/MmcwXmj3FD
The @metpoliceuk remain radical Islam's useful idiot as @GhorbaniiNiyak is threatened with arrest for carrying a "Hamas is terrorist" sign. https://t.co/mw5ug7aDyr
Met Police in London threatening @GhorbaniiNiyak with an arrest for holding a ‘Hamas Are Terrorists’ sign again. https://t.co/CuaaZnRzOU