The organizers of the march denied violence against the participants, saying "the provocation by six supporters of Israel was peacefully and unanimously rejected by all participants of the march."
Palestine Action, which had increasingly targeted Israel‑linked defense companies in Britain with a particular focus on Israel's largest defense firm, Elbit Systems.
In a statement, the group said, “We discovered where CAF stores the trams that are heading to Tel Aviv, because they were marked in Hebrew, and faced with that, we did not remain passive.”
The World Medical Association however told The Lancet that it stands against exclusion of any of its members, pointing out that the IMA is a "strong advocate for WMA ethics and policies."
Western democracies must recognize the threat it poses, consider designating it as a terrorist organization, and take meaningful steps to prevent its ideological and institutional expansion.
“I have gone through the worst thing," said Sheina Gutnick. "So, I have become stronger, wanting to spread the message that no matter what happens... we are one people."
The 39-page paper titled “From Past Prejudices to Present Policies: Confronting anti-Muslim hatred and Promoting Human Rights,” was written by NAMP’s then-vice president, Khaldoun Kabbani.