British Woman Questioned by Police Over Israel Advocacy
Summarized from All Israel News by baba
A British woman, Holly Passmore, was questioned by police under the UK's counter-terrorism Prevent program after an anonymous referral cited her advocacy for Israel. Police inquired about her interest in "Jewish issues" and a planned trip to Israel, warning she might be vulnerable. Passmore, who studies Holocaust studies at the University of Haifa, stated the officers focused on her pro-Israel stance, not her health conditions. A police report concluded there was no counter-terrorism concern, but Passmore believes she was monitored for her advocacy.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Police questioned Holly Passmore under the UK's counter-terrorism Prevent program over her advocacy for Israel.
- An anonymous referral cited Passmore's "over-identification" with Israel and travel to the country.
- Officers warned Passmore about potential "risk of manipulation" and "negative influence."
- Passmore was questioned about a planned educational trip to Israel, including a visit to Kfar Aza.
- A police report found no counter-terrorism concern regarding her support for Israel.
- Passmore believes she was monitored due to her advocacy for Israel and "Jewish issues."
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