UK Police Question British Woman Over Israel Trip, Jewish Interests
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
British police questioned Holly Passmore, a 44-year-old woman, about her trip to Israel and support for the country as part of a de-radicalization program referral. Officers visited her home on July 4, 2025, asking about her ties to Israel and Jewish interests. Passmore, who is not Jewish, denies claims of being vulnerable or having exaggerated involvement in the conflict. She was later told she was not considered an extremist, and a "vulnerable adult" classification in her medical records was removed without explanation.
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- Police questioned British woman Holly Passmore about her trip to Israel and support for the country.
- Passmore was referred to a government de-radicalization program following an anonymous tip.
- Officers asked Passmore about her ties to Israel, Jewish interests, and potential visits to Auschwitz.
- The referral alleged Passmore had mental health issues and exaggerated involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Passmore, who is not Jewish, denies the claims and was later told she is not considered an extremist.
- A "vulnerable adult" classification in Passmore's medical records was removed without explanation.
A 44-year-old British woman, Holly Passmore, was referred to a government de-radicalization program after a trip to Israel and expressing support for the country. Police officers visited her home on July 4, 2025, questioning her about her ties to Israel, future travel plans, interest in Jewish topics, and even if she had visited Auschwitz. The referral stemmed from an anonymous tip and described her involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as "exaggerated," citing her trip to Israel. The referral also alleged she had mental health issues and was vulnerable to harmful influence, claims Passmore denies.
Passmore, who is not Jewish, is pursuing a master's degree in Holocaust studies at the University of Haifa and cares for her son, who has severe autism. She stated that the police focused solely on her connection to Israel during their visit, not her health. Documents obtained by The Telegraph indicated that the initial referral suggested her engagement with the conflict was excessive, partly due to her decision to travel to Israel. The police stated that the program's assistance is voluntary.
Following her complaint about the referral, two additional officers visited Passmore and clarified that she was not considered a terrorist or extremist. She also claimed one officer encouraged her to stop discussing the matter online. Passmore later discovered that shortly after her trip to Israel, she was classified as a "vulnerable adult" in her medical records, a designation that was later removed without explanation. The counter-terrorism unit for Northeast England declined to comment on the case.
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