When the Metropolitan Police in London announced arrests for chanting “globalise the intifada” after the Bondi Beach killings, it blurred the line between political expression and violent incitement. Despite the attack being linked to the Islamic State, UK officials have wrongly associated the slogan with Palestinian protests, reflecting a double standard that stifles anti-genocide activism. This approach risks criminalizing legitimate expressions of solidarity, leading to authoritarian policing and undermining democratic values. Authorities should focus on actual threats rather than suppressing speech that advocates for justice and peace.
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