Greens’ Polanski Says Marches Don’t Make Jews ‘Actively Unsafe’

Zack Polanski arrives at BBC Broadcasting House in London, on May 3.

Photographer: Jeff Moore/EMPPL PA

Zack Polanski rejected calls to curb pro-Palestine marches in response to a wave of antisemitic attacks in the UK, days ahead of what’s expected to be a breakthrough election for his Green Party.

Polanski said on Sunday that ensuring the freedom of speech of those protesting against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza was more important than perceived threats to personal safety by some Jews.