Douglas Murray, a free speech advocate, faced significant opposition for his planned 'Standing With Israel' talk, a fundraiser event for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) at London's Apollo Theatre. The event aimed to support IDF-drafted students from the Technion in Haifa but was cancelled by the Apollo Theatre after a grassroots campaign by theatre staff and culture workers who refused to work the event. Employees willing to work were reportedly doxxed and received threatening messages. Despite the cancellation, an alternative venue was found, and the event went ahead, drawing a crowd of 1,000 attendees. Protests outside the theatre included anti-Israel demonstrators with placards accusing Zionists of controlling the media. Murray criticized the theatre's decision to cancel, framing it as a free speech issue, and expressed disappointment at the state of free speech in the UK, stating, 'If you’re an usher, do your darn job.' The incident has sparked a broader debate on free speech and the influence of grassroots campaigns on public events.
A London fundraiser for @IDF-drafted students from the Technion in Haifa was moved yesterday following employees of the Apollo Theater, where the fundraiser was set to take place, refusal to work. The employees willing to work the event were doxxed. https://t.co/raXHTxRQix
London's Apollo Theatre reportedly cancelled an event with Douglas Murray fundraising for the Israeli military - after its staff refused to work on it. Responding to the cancellation in an interview, Murray said, “If you’re an usher, do your darn job" https://t.co/9RqEthqb2x
IDF fundraiser by Douglas Murray was cancelled in London after ushers refused to work the venue. This shows us the power of collective action and solidarity with the Palestinian people. https://t.co/W9FNnaPNzP
Anti-Zionist Jews from Jerusalem marched in Sheikh Jarrah with Palestinian flags. We, as Jews, have lived here in peace with Muslims for centuries. We are Jews who are against Zionism and Israel. We are not Zionists, we are just Jews. #FreePalestine https://t.co/fFBezHwV3U
London's Apollo Theatre reportedly cancelled an event with Douglas Murray fundraising for the Israeli military - after theatre staff refused to work on it https://t.co/ikAd55GaQK
An IDF fundraiser in London had to be moved after staff working at the event were doxxed and received threatening messages. https://t.co/TEH90ZymIS
London's Apollo Theatre has reportedly cancelled an event titled Standing with Israel following a grassroots campaign by a coalition of theatre staff and culture workers https://t.co/fwuZKjH7u0
Grassroots campaign shuts down fundraiser for Israeli soldiers at London theatre https://t.co/qVuSj9zM1F https://t.co/c9VqIMWxb4
Douglas Murray: "I don't recognise our country anymore. It's filled with Islamists parading around the streets." @DouglasKMurray | @JuliaHB1
.@DouglasKMurray's fundraiser for IDF-drafted students was moved yesterday after employees of the venue refused to work. The employees willing to work the event were reportedly doxxed and received threatening messages. Report by @DanielleGreyman https://t.co/TEH90ZymIS
After a Douglas Murray speaking event was disrupted at the weekend, he speaks out about the chilling threat to free speech. "I don't recognise our country anymore, I don't know why we have given in to Islamists and terrorists." @JuliaHB1 | @DouglasKMurray https://t.co/0DHWX0TnbF
Douglas Murray speaks to Julia after an event of his was disrupted following complaints from pro-Palestine supporters. "Hamas supporters literally spit on our country, week after week, but you're not allowed to show solidarity with Jews?" @JuliaHB1 | @DouglasKMurray https://t.co/rzjcBoUyAI
Douglas Murray speaks to Julia after an event of his was cancelled following complaints from pro-Palestine supporters. "Hamas supporters literally spit on our country, week after week, but you're not allowed to show solidarity with Jews?" @JuliaHB1 | @DouglasKMurray https://t.co/frqwudom0N
London theater cancels Douglas Murray pro-Israel event; 1,000 attend at alternate venue https://t.co/vel2qRYBXn
Last night @DouglasKMurray was special guest at the Standing With Israel" event. It was meant to be held at The Apollo Theatre @NimaxTheatres but they caved into the Muslim mob & cancelled the evening. But an alternative venue was found here is Douglas speaking. Eat your heart… https://t.co/JzkuvKAYf5
Last night @DouglasKMurray held a "Standing With Israel" talk. It was meant to be held at The Apollo Theatre @NimaxTheatres but they caved into the Muslim mob, but an alternative venue was found. The Apollo Theatre you are snivelling cowards who does not deserve anyone's custom. https://t.co/cja4JwMhwo
"Douglas Murray is nothing but a terror [sic]. Nothing but a right-winger." Radical Muslims protested @DouglasKMurray's speaking event in London on Feb. 4 outside the wrong venue. The @ApolloTheater cancelled the event but it was moved successfully. https://t.co/Vw9OS3BI0b
"Douglas Murray is using his platform to fundraise for the IDF who are nothing but baby killers!" Protestors turned up outside Nimax Theatres in central London this evening where Douglas Murray was due to host an event to fundraise for the IDF. After complaints from… https://t.co/AswWLJ7y1a
Douglas Murray doesn't believe in free speech. Douglas Murray hasn't spoken out EVER in support of those arrested and jailed recently for ridiculous 'hate speech' laws. Tonight he was stopped from doing a fundraiser for a foreign army. GOOD! This is not a free speech issue. https://t.co/DjULnnhiOb
Free speech advocate Douglas Murray hasn't said a word about his countryman Sam Melia going to jail for sharing stickers opposing mass-immigration. Instead, he's working to raise money for Israeli soldiers. And this is the guy who wrote a book called The Strange Death of Europe. https://t.co/RGnodtMJr9
My event in central London tonight has been moved after the theatre that was meant to be hosting it cowered to a campaign of intimidation. We have arrived at the point where theatres in London no longer feel safe to support free speech - or at least not when the subject is about…
Anti-Israel protesters wave 'Zionists control the media’ placards during London march But they keep insisting they aren't antisemitic.... https://t.co/A7Urx4KUP1 https://t.co/WxdM6ka6dy
Why is Douglas Murray hosting a fundraiser for a foreign army at the Apollo Theatre in London? https://t.co/vH3uu554ho