ISRAEL CROWNS UK'S EXTREMIST, ROBINSON INVITED

In a highly controversial move that has ignited a political firestorm in the UK and beyond, Israeli Minister of Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, has officially invited far-right activist Tommy Robinson to Israel this month, describing him as a "true friend" and "courageous leader on the front line against radical Islam."

The explosive announcement was made in the immediate aftermath of a horrific car and knife terror attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, which occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. The attack tragically resulted in the deaths of two individuals, worshipper Adrian Daulby and security guard Melvin Cravitz.

Mr. Chikli, an Israeli politician from the Likud party, publicly stated on X that he would host the "British patriot" on behalf of the state of Israel. He explicitly linked the invitation to the recent violence in Manchester, saying Israel "stand[s] firmly with our allies in the United Kingdom" and that Robinson has "proven himself a true friend of Israel and the Jewish people, unafraid to speak the truth and confront hate."

The Israeli minister's embrace of Robinson, the former leader of the far-right English Defence League (EDL), has been met with immediate condemnation from numerous UK-Jewish community groups, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council in the past, who have previously stressed that Robinson's "message of hate and division must be confronted and defeated" and that he is "not welcome at our community's events."

The Manchester Terror Investigation-

The attack, which investigators believe "may have been influenced by extreme Islamist ideology," saw the suspect, Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, shot dead by armed police at the scene. Counter Terrorism Policing confirmed that six other people are now in custody on suspicion of commissioning, preparing, and instigating acts of terrorism. Further police updates revealed the attacker was on bail for an alleged rape before the attack, and that he had been granted British citizenship after moving from Syria.

Chikli's Controversial Stance-Minister Chikli's decision to host Robinson elevates the activist to a political ally on the global stage, solidifying a narrative that aligns Israel's fight against Islamic extremism with Robinson's anti-Islam activism. Chikli, known for his uncompromising right-wing views and past controversies, including a split from the Yamina party and criticism for using rhetoric against George Soros deemed to feed into antisemitic tropes, now effectively positions the activist as a leading pro-Israel voice in the UK.

While Robinson has frequently positioned himself as a Zionist and a vocal supporter of Israel, his history of ties to extremist groups and criminal convictions for violence and public order offences make the official state invitation from a member of the Israeli cabinet a major diplomatic and political flashpoint, suggesting a potential shift in which UK figures are viewed as official "allies" in the global "fight against terror."