British actor and public intellectual Stephen Fry, in a Christmas message released on Channel 4's YouTube channel, reflected on the rise of antisemitism globally and particularly in the UK. Fry highlighted the fear among Jewish communities, citing 50 reported incidents of anti-Semitism daily since October 7th, including vandalism and hate symbols on Jewish properties. His message garnered mixed reactions, with some expressing support for his stance against antisemitism, while others criticized him for allegedly downplaying other global issues, particularly in Palestine.
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
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
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 ⬇️
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
“I am Stephen Fry and I am a Jew… loving this country as I do, I don’t believe most Britons are okay living in a society that judges hatred of Jews to be the one acceptable form of racism. So, speak up, stand with us.” This has made me rather tearful. https://t.co/Dz2vt4Ugi9
Today, in between sips of tea, @StephenFry delivered @Channel4’s #AlternativeChristmasMessage. 🫖 “I am Stephen Fry and I am a Jew…Knowing and loving this country as I do, I don’t believe that most Britons are okay living in a society that judges hatred of Jews to be the one… https://t.co/X72fIUpUFz
“I am @stephenfry and I am a Jew.” This is just incredible, must watch Ch.4 Christmas message by the amazing Stephen Fry, about his pride in being Jewish and the need to speak out to combat the surging antisemitism and Jew-hatred. https://t.co/oOgXEa9fNc