Survey shows 10% of UK youth support Hamas
10% of young Britons show support for Hamas in new survey
New data reveal significant levels of support for Hamas among some young people in Britain as Israel commemorates the anniversary of the October 7 terror attack. The survey shows that 10% of individuals aged 18 to 24 hold a favourable view of Hamas one year after the group’s assault, which resulted in the deaths of nearly 1,200 people, including 36 children.
This alarming trend among young adults has sparked concerns about the spread of extremism on college and university campuses. Approximately 13% of young respondents doubt the accuracy of media reports on the atrocities, considering them exaggerated or fabricated. Additionally, 16% believe the massacre was justified.
The Prime Minister, who recently met with British relatives of the victims at Downing Street, emphasised the need to stand firmly with the Jewish community and reiterated calls for a ceasefire.
Sickening figures reveal the significant minority of British youngsters who support Hamas, believe reports about October 7 are exaggerated or think the massacre of Jews was 'justified'
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Sir Keir Starmer labelled the massacre as ‘the darkest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust’, highlighting the brutal killing, mutilation, and torture of over a thousand people, including men, women, children, and babies by Hamas terrorists.
He described Jewish individuals being murdered while protecting their families, young people being massacred at a music festival, and people being abducted from their homes. Reports of rape, torture, and other brutalities continued to surface weeks after the attack. Starmer expressed deep empathy, sharing in the grief of the families he met last week.
Thousands gathered in Hyde Park, London, yesterday to commemorate the anniversary and call for the release of hostages taken by Hamas. On Saturday, central London saw thousands of pro-Palestine protesters, with some chanting offensive taunts and others displaying banners supporting terror groups. Disturbing images included signs that read ‘I love Hezbollah’ and ‘Hezbollah are not terrorists’.
In response to the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) poll findings, Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick criticised the current state of the nation, urging stronger action against extremism. He accused politicians like Sir Keir Starmer of fostering societal division through inaction on Islamism.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that Hezbollah is a banned terrorist organisation in the UK and promoting it is a criminal offence. She affirmed that extremism has no place in Britain and that the police have full support in enforcing the law. The survey, conducted by YouGov and commissioned by CAA, polled 2,615 adults. A CAA spokesman commented on the normalisation of extremism in the country. A Government spokesman reiterated that anti-Semitism is completely unacceptable in society and stressed the importance of addressing it decisively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What percentage of young people have a favorable view of Hamas?
One in ten.
How many young people think media reports about the Hamas attack are exaggerated or false?
Thirteen percent.
What did the Prime Minister call for regarding the conflict?
A ceasefire.
How did Sir Keir Starmer describe the October 7 attack?
‘The darkest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust.’
What action did the Home Secretary say is criminal in Britain?
Promoting Hezbollah.
