UK's 'Islamic Madness' Threatens Israel, Analyst Warns

A Ynet columnist argues that recent decisions by British organizations reflect a growing "Islamic madness" and anti-Western sentiment that poses a threat to Israel. Ben-Dror Yamini points to the Royal College of Nursing's decision to support BDS and boycott Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva, and the Green Party's resolution labeling "Zionism as racism" and opposing a two-state solution. Yamini suggests these actions indicate a gradual adoption of an "Islamist logic" in Britain, where causing harm to Jews, even indirectly, is prioritized over self-interest. He posits that this trend is not new, citing a 2007 statement by former minister Claire Short blaming Israel for global warming, and asserts that the "seeds of hatred" were sown years ago.

The author contends that Britain, a key NATO member and US ally, is undergoing a transformation driven by "Qatari funding" and clear objectives. He warns that anti-Semitism, whether from the far-right or far-left, is a gateway to broader anti-Western sentiment and a rejection of humanity. Citing a July PEW Research Center poll showing more sympathy for China than the US in Britain, Yamini suggests a potential shift in allegiances towards countries like Iran.

Further evidence cited includes a recent statement by British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband that "anti-Israeli demonstrators are right." Yamini speculates that this sentiment, coupled with the detention of five terror suspects at RAF Fairford, may have influenced the US decision to withdraw bombers from the base, indicating a lack of confidence in British security services. He concludes that while not a majority, those embracing "Nazi" ideologies, who are increasingly aligning with Hamas and Iran over Israel and the US, are gaining prominence, and expresses hope for a sobering realization before a catastrophe occurs.