UK Counterterror Police Questioned Mother Over Israel Support
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
British counterterrorism police questioned Holly Passmore about her support for Israel and a recent trip to the country after an anonymous referral to the Prevent program. The referral cited her pro-Israel stance and travel, alleging vulnerability, though police intelligence noted such support is not a counterterrorism concern. Passmore, who is studying Holocaust studies at the University of Haifa, stated officers only asked about Israel, not her health. After her complaint, senior officers assured her she was not a suspect, but she believes the referral may have impacted her medical records.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- British counterterrorism police questioned Holly Passmore over her support for Israel and a trip to the country.
- The questioning followed an anonymous referral to the government's Prevent counter-extremism program.
- Police intelligence acknowledged that supporting Israel or traveling there is not a counterterrorism concern.
- Passmore is pursuing a master's degree in Holocaust studies at the University of Haifa.
- Senior officers later assured Passmore she was not considered a terrorist or extremist.
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