Iranians in London stand in solidarity with Israel at emotional vigil

After her address, she told the JC that when she was at school in Iran “they would tell us to shout out slogans against Israel and Zionism. We knew it was bulls*** and some of us refused. My mother was arrested because of my non-compliance.”

She also thanked Israel for standing with the people of Iran: “When he served as prime minister of Israel, Naftali Bennett was the only head of state at the United Nations who spoke out against Iranian President Raisi and with the people of Iran. We will never forget this. 

“The hardcore left in this country has been brainwashed,” she added. “There is so much inexplicable hatred for the beautiful country that is Israel.”

Roma McCarthy, who attended the rally with her mother Niaz McCarthy was among those in the crowd to express her admiration for Jamali: “We are Persian Jews and we are glad she is here in Britain fighting the good fight,” she said.

The activist’s words also buoyed Uruguay-born Karen, 28, who said she “couldn’t not be here today. I have friends and family in Israel. The images of what has taken place are horrifying.”

Her words were echoed by Ethiopian Jew Esrael who described himself as a “Jewish-born Christian. I was in a shop down the road when I saw the rally. I fully support Israel and knew I had to join you.”

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