Journalist Jonathan Sacerdoti condemns what he calls “a serious disgrace to this country” — after British police effectively banned Israelis and Jews from attending a football match, citing “safety concerns.” This is the result of years of appeasement and moral cowardice, where Britain has allowed unbridled hatred of Jews and Israel to seize the country. He names politicians and preachers openly spreading hate, and calls out the double standard that jails one woman for anti-Muslim comments while doing nothing to those calling for violence against Israelis.

This is my honest reflection — after sitting down with Tommy Robinson. 📺 Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDtAtovop6Q He’s one of Britain’s most divisive figures, and now he’s in Israel — invited by the country’s Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism. After spending hours in conversation with him, I wanted to share what I really think about the man, the movement, and the storm around him. So many people I know told me never to speak to him — that he’s “far right”, “a Nazi”, “a fascist”. I wanted to find out for myself. What I found was more complex: anger, conviction, pain, and a desire to defend the country he loves. But also contradictions — moments of honesty and regret, and a personality at war with itself. In this video, I explore what that interview revealed about him, and about Britain — a country tearing itself apart between free speech and fear, loyalty and shame, belonging and exile. 💬 In This Video: 🎙 Why I interviewed Britain’s most controversial man 🧩 What I learned about the person behind the headlines 🇬🇧 How Tommy’s message divides — and unites — the nation 🕍 Why his invitation to Israel has angered Jewish leaders 🧠 The fine line between conviction and aggression 💔 What his emotion in our interview revealed about the human cost of being Tommy Robinson ⚖️ What this moment says about Britain’s struggle with truth, identity and moral courage Tommy Robinson has just landed in Israel. His visit will ignite another round of outrage — but also, perhaps, an overdue conversation. Watch this video before deciding what you think of him — and what that says about us. 🎧 watch ad-free on Substack: https://jonsac.substack.com If you value open and difficult conversations, you can support this work at: https://secondtablet.org 🔔 Subscribe for more fearless discussions on truth, Britain and belonging. 📲 Follow Jonathan: On X: https://x.com/jonsac On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathansacerdoti/ On Substack: jonsac.substack.com 👇 Comment below — What do you see when you look at Tommy Robinson: danger, courage, or a mirror of our times? #JonathanSacerdoti #TommyRobinson #Israel #FreeSpeech #BritishIdentity #Extremism #MediaBias #JewishCommunity #UKPolitics #CivilisationCrisis #UnitetheKingdom

For almost two years, Jews around the world have prayed for the return of the hostages — in synagogues, homes, public squares, even parliaments. Now, a deal has been reached which will bring them home. But it also sets hundreds of convicted terrorists free. Among them are men who have murdered, maimed, and planned the destruction of entire families. Many will do it again. This is not peace. It’s a pause — fragile, temporary, morally exhausting. Yet it is also a success of sorts. If we can blame our leaders for their failures, we must also credit them for their successes, however uncomfortable that may be. The truth is harsh: every living hostage is being traded for around a hundred terrorists. That’s the price of compassion in a brutal world. But leadership means facing those choices, not pretending they don’t exist. Qatar and Iran have once again played both sides — funding Hamas, sheltering its leaders, and now posing as peacemakers. The West, desperate for calm, rewards duplicity instead of confronting it. We mistake leverage for peace, appeasement for progress, and moral performance for strength. What matters is that we don’t forget what this “deal” really is — not an ending, but a warning. Topics covered: 🇮🇱 The true cost of the hostage deal ⚖️ Why leadership in war demands impossible choices 💰 Qatar’s double game and Western hypocrisy 🔥 The illusion of moral purity in conflict 🕊️ What “a pause, not peace” really means #Israel #Hostages #Hamas #MiddleEast #Politics #Analysis #JonathanSacerdoti

Jonathan Sacerdoti on LBC News, discussing the climate of hate which contributes to terror attacks on Jews in the UK.

Journalist and commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses the Yom Kippur synagogue attack in Manchester. He outlines why the timing and methods of the assault suggest Islamist terrorism, the impact of the attack on Britain’s Jewish community, and the wider context of rising antisemitism over the past two years. Sacerdoti explains the security measures Jewish institutions in the UK have been forced to adopt, the role of the Community Security Trust, and the failures of political leadership in addressing extremist incitement. He also questions the effectiveness of official responses and highlights the sense of vulnerability felt by a community that makes up less than half a percent of the British population.

Jonathan Sacerdoti explains the path from Trump's 2020 'Deal of the Century' for Palestinians, to this week's 'New Gaza' plan, and explains how and why the terms have changed.

Keir Starmer’s attempt at a political reset has collided with a brutal series of polls that put Labour on the ropes. A new MRP survey projects Reform UK sweeping to more than 370 seats, leaving Labour reduced to double digits. At the same time, Ipsos has recorded the lowest satisfaction rating for any prime minister since 1977: just 13% of voters are content with Starmer’s leadership, while 79% are not. Even Liz Truss never hit numbers this dire. The crisis runs through Labour’s own ranks too, with a majority of members now wanting a new leader before the next election. Starmer’s recent recognition of a Palestinian state, intended as a grand gesture, has satisfied neither the hard left nor Reform-leaning voters, leaving him stranded between factions and bleeding support on all sides. With Reform surging and his personal ratings in freefall, the sense of a Starmergeddon is hard to ignore.

The leading figures and organizers of the flotilla include an activist in a known Hamas-affiliated body abrouad, and another known to be a senior Hamas figure in Europe, who is also head of the UK branch of the same movement. One of those men runs a shell company registered in Spain which owns the ships that departed from Spain. Another flotilla leader who operates from London has been classed since 2012 by Israel as a senior Hamas activist in Europe. He is one of the founders of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and a key leader in flotilla initiatives. Over the years, he took part in events with senior Hamas officials, including Ismail Haniyeh, and continued to lead flotillas, among them the “Madleen” over the summer, which was stopped by the IDF.

Jonathan Sacerdoti on i24news

Sir Keir Starmer's announcement that Britain is recognising a Palestinian state is a shameful and dangerous moment for Great Britain. Instead of demanding peace, releasing hostages, or ending incitement, Britain has rewarded violence by elevating Palestinian claims to the status of an “inalienable right.” Topics you’ll hear in this explosive discussion: 🔴 Why Palestinian leaders have rejected every serious offer of independence 📜 The forgotten causes: Kurdistan, Tibet and Taiwan versus the Palestinian exception 🔥 October 7th and why barbarity, not peace, shifted Western minds 🇬🇧 Why this decision is not only bad for Israel — but dangerous for Britain

Apparently, President Trump spent over half an hour one-on-one with Prime Minister Starmer without aides present. We’re told that during that private exchange they discussed foreign policy, including Britain’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state. What followed was telling. At the press conference, Starmer delivered perhaps his most forceful condemnation of Hamas to date – a statement presumably pressed out of him by Trump behind closed doors. Yet Starmer held firm on the recognition plan, with reports suggesting it could be announced as soon as this weekend.

President Trump’s state visit to the UK is being billed as a triumph of Anglo-American friendship, complete with marching bands, horses, and royal pageantry. But behind the ceremonial optics, Britain finds itself at a crossroads, and the real story lies in the hard conversations happening away from the cameras. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scrambling to project calm and control after the embarrassing dismissal of Britain’s ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, just days before Trump’s arrival. London has worked hard to massage trade announcements into impressive-sounding totals, with billions linked to US investments and thousands of promised jobs. In reality, many of these deals were already in motion, stitched together to create an appearance of scale and momentum. There are other flashpoints. Britain’s planned recognition of a Palestinian state, expected to be announced within hours of Trump’s departure, is totally at odds with Trump’s position. After the October 7th massacre by Hamas, the US remains firmly opposed. Similarly, Trump’s emphasis on free speech continued to embarrass a British government that appears increasingly at odds with open debate.

The heat is rising in political debate. People are forgetting how to discuss, to debate, and to disagree. We urgently need to tackle this new climate crisis.

Following Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom march, Jonathan Sacerdoti tells BBC Radio 4 what the event was like.

On 13th September 2025 Tommy Robinson convened the UTK march to celebrate free speech. Jonathan Sacerdoti went along to see what happened. Was it a racist or hard-right rally?

Jonathan Sacerdoti attended Tommy Robinson’s Unite The Kingdom march to find out who was there and why they chose to take part. Meet people behind the headlines, and hear their motivations. See the atmosphere on the day.

The Global “Sumud Flotilla”, comprising around twenty boats loaded with food, medicine and other supplies, set sail from Barcelona on Sunday. Its leaders promised to defy Israel by delivering “lifesaving aid” directly to the Strip. But after only a few hours in the Mediterranean, the mission was over. “Due to unsafe weather conditions, we conducted a sea trial and then returned to port to allow the storm to pass,” the group admitted in a statement. They cited “over 30-knot winds” and insisted the retreat was to “prioritise the safety and wellbeing” of participants. Among those forced to turn back were Greta Thunberg, former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau, and councillor Jordi Coronas. The storm accomplished what the Israeli navy didn’t have to: sending the flotilla home. The flotilla is part of a long tradition of publicity-driven attempts to “break the siege” of Gaza. They generate headlines, activist selfies, and angry hashtags. But while Greta and friends were bouncing back to Barcelona, real aid was moving into Gaza — not by yacht, but by truck, pipeline and logistics hubs. Some numbers from the past week alone: • 2,200 trucks collected and distributed from the Gazan side of Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings. • 1,500 trucks of food and supplies entered through the crossings. • A UAE-funded water pipeline from Egypt began serving 600,000 people, providing 15 litres per person daily. • 325 Gazan children needing medical treatment (with caregivers) exited via Kerem Shalom. Yesterday’s COGAT update added another 320 trucks, including UN fuel tankers for essential systems. Which Model Works? Here’s the striking contrast: The Global Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has distributed 148 million meals to date, over 1.5 million meals just yesterday. Every single one of its trucks reached civilians directly. By the UN’s own admission, only 12% of its trucks reached their destination without diversion. In other words, non-UN aid — nearly 70% of the total — is vastly more effective. Aid routed through the UN becomes entangled with Hamas, which skims, steals and manipulates it for power. That may suit Hamas. It does not serve hungry civilians. Israel, meanwhile, has allocated $500 million for humanitarian aid, opened four new distribution centres to bypass Hamas, and pushed through 950 trucks this summer alone. Beyond the Stunts The contrast could not be clearer. Greta’s flotilla turned back after a few hours at sea. Israel and its partners moved hundreds of trucks, tonnes of food, and a functioning water supply into Gaza in the same time frame. Theatrics may grab headlines, but they don’t fill bellies. And they certainly don’t challenge Hamas’s stranglehold on aid. If Greta truly wants to help Gazans, perhaps she should look at the real numbers, not the stage-managed symbolism.

The Co-op supermarket has boycotted all Israeli products — yet it proudly promotes Palestinian beer. Here’s the truth: 🍺 The beer comes from a small Christian-owned brewery in the West Bank. ✝️ Christians there have been persecuted, their population collapsing from 15% to less than 1%. 🚫 Islam strictly forbids alcohol, and Hamas forced Palestinian bars and cafes to close when it seized Gaza. ❌ I visited this brewery in 2017, toured it, bought their wine, even used it for Shabbat dinner in Tel Aviv. 😳 When I interviewed the brewmaster last year, she declined the opportunity — twice — to condemn Hamas’ sexual violence against Israeli and other women on 7 October. So why is the Co-op boycotting Israeli farmers and innovators while stocking beer from a company whose own leader won’t speak out against jihadist rape? This isn’t morality. It’s hypocrisy on tap.

Paul Weller, the frontman of The Jam, is threatening to sue his former accountants after they cut ties with him over his outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. In this discussion on Free Speech Nation, Jonathan Sacerdoti and Nicole Lampert explore: - Why Harris & Trotter ended their 30-year relationship with Weller - The legal claim that their decision amounts to unlawful discrimination - Weller’s belief that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, and why he feels compelled to speak out - The wider questions this case raises about free expression, political beliefs, and professional relationships

Protestors gathered outside court to support a member of Irish rap group Kneecap on Wednesday at a London court as he sought to throw out a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who was initially charged under the Anglicised name Liam O'Hanna and whose stage name is Mo Chara, is alleged to have waved the yellow flag of Hezbollah during a Kneecap gig in London on November 21, 2024.

Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses the BBC's long history of failings on Israel and Jewish stories after James Harding defends the broadcaster against allegations of antisemitism. His newspaper, The Observer, recently profiled Clare Rogers, a woman charged with criminal damage, violent disorder and aggravated burglary in relation to an incident at the Elbit UK, part of Elbit Systems, a global Israeli defence firm which supplies the UK military.

British politics is entering a dangerous new phase. A breakaway party led by left-wing radicals and Islamist allies threatens to split Labour’s vote — just as Reform UK could fracture the Conservatives. The result? A volatile election landscape where extremism creeps closer to the mainstream. ⚖️ The risk of new extremist parties destabilising Labour and the Conservatives 🗳️ Why Britain’s political centre ground is collapsing ✡️ How antisemitism and Islamist alliances threaten British democracy 🌍 The futility of Britain lecturing Israel on Gaza and Palestinian statehood 🔥 Why Labour’s recognition of Palestine backfired — empowering Hamas instead of peace

The BBC has acknowledged that a young woman from Gaza it initially reported as having died from malnutrition was, in fact, undergoing treatment for cancer. At the weekend, the broadcaster said that 20-year-old Marah Abu Zuhri had passed away after being flown to Italy for medical care, describing her at the time as “severely emaciated”. Soon after, Israel’s Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) stated that she had been battling leukaemia. The report prompted accusations that the BBC had spread “shocking misinformation”. The article was amended on Sunday to include details of her illness. Responding to the criticism, the corporation explained: “We were not initially aware that Marah Abu Zuhri was being treated for leukaemia. In line with usual editorial practice, we added this to the story after the Israeli authorities put the information into the public domain, in what the hospital has described as ‘a very complex clinical picture’. We have amended the original headline and tweet and added an explanatory note.”

Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses the proposed hostage deal

anti-Israel protesters chanted 'RAF shame on you' as they held a demonstration outside an air base calling for an embargo on selling arms to Israel. Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses the latest UK anti-Israel protests.

Jonathan Sacerdoti discussed today's march on Downing Street calling on the UK government to do more to pressure Hamas for the release of the hostages from the Gaza Strip

Police have arrested 474 people at a demonstration in London in support of banned group Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police said 466 protesters were arrested for supporting the group, five for assaults on police officers, two for public order offences, and one for a racially aggravated offence. Scores of people simultaneously unveiled handwritten signs with the message "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action" at the protest, organised by Defend Our Juries at Westminster's Parliament Square.

Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses the latest news following Benjamin Netanyahu's interview with Fox News in which he says Israel will take over the entire Gaza Strip.

Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses the latest development as anti-Israel protestors plan to 'overwhelm' British police

Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses the UK's recognition of Palestinian statehood

Jonathan Sacerdoti explains the logical holes in the UK position on recognising Palestinian statehood.

Jonathan Sacerdoti on LBC discussing Jewish comedians being cancelled from the Edinburgh Festival

Jonathan Sacerdoti explains the failures of the BBC's own enquiry into its Gaza documentary which featured a Hamas politician's son as its narrator and main character.

🚨 Is Britain really Israel’s ally — or is it playing both sides? In this explosive episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with British journalist and commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti to expose the UK’s dangerous double game. Sacerdoti breaks down: 🇬🇧 How Britain quietly works with Israel behind the scenes — while condemning it in public 🪖 Why UK sanctions on Israeli ministers reveal deep hypocrisy 🎭 The political pandering behind Britain's criticism of Israel 📉 The alarming rise in antisemitism in British society — and why Jews are leaving 🎤 The Glastonbury scandal: "Death to the IDF" chanted to cheers 💣 Britain’s silence on Iran and terror — and what it means for the West 📊 Disturbing polling on British Muslim support for Hamas 🧠 Why silence from the media, universities, and politicians is costing Britain its soul Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jonathan Sacerdoti 01:14 The UK’s Relationship with Israel 05:31 Public Perception and Political Rhetoric 09:29 The Complexity of Muslim Politics in the UK 12:44 Multiculturalism and Its Challenges 16:02 The Rise of Independent MPs and Their Impact 20:11 The UK’s Stance on Iran 22:35 The Experience of British Jews 29:21 The Normalization of Anti-Semitism 32:03 The Role of Media in Shaping Perceptions 38:00 The Future of Jewish Life in the UK 41:48 The Importance of Civil Discourse Originally posted on The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e51_-BxfipE

Vanessa Feltz and Jonathan Sacerdoti discuss the shocking findings of a new Government-backed report exposing the normalisation of antisemitism across British society. Commissioned by the Board of Deputies of British Jews and co-authored by Lord Mann and Dame Penny Mordaunt, the report reveals how antisemitism is now pervasive in the NHS, universities, the arts, and even in policing — with Jewish people increasingly tolerated rather than respected. Vanessa and Jonathan explore the most disturbing revelations, including: 🔹 Jewish NHS staff facing antisemitic abuse from colleagues 🔹 Artists being “cancelled” for their Jewish identity post–October 7 🔹 Campus chants for “intifada” while Jewish students are threatened 🔹 Police allowing hate speech at pro-Palestine protests outside synagogues 🔹 Chants of “death to the IDF” broadcast live by the BBC at Glastonbury They also confront the growing cultural climate that makes British Jews feel unsafe, unheard, and increasingly alienated.

Jonathan Sacerdoti reports on the Iranian threat.

The UK faces a "rising" and unpredictable threat from Iran and the government must do more to counter it, Parliament's intelligence and security committee has warned. The call comes as it publishes the results of a major inquiry which examined Iranian state assassinations and kidnap, espionage, cyber attacks and its nuclear programme.

Jonathan Sacerdoti on the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings in London.

Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses the Glastonbury hate chants.

The BBC is not only responsible for broadcasting the crowds chanting for death of Israeli soldiers and abuse about a Jewish record executive, but in my opinion it is responsible for the rise of these extreme views in the first place.

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Islamic Republic regime in Iran is at risk after President Donald Trump warned both sides against further action. Jonathan Sacerdoti debates the contentious issue of the Iranian regime's nuclear weapons programme with journalist and former Iranian regime propaganda station TV presenter Yvonne Ridley.

US strikes Iranian nuclear facilities. Jonathan Sacerdoti with live analysis from the bomb shelter in Tel Aviv. "This was the logical and necessary conclusion of a path the Islamic Republic of Iran refused to abandon. The United States and Israel did not want this war."

Jonathan Sacerdoti with live analysis from Israel

We are witnessing an extraordinary moment: Israel has launched a massive operation deep inside Iran to eliminate what it sees as an existential nuclear threat. The scale and precision of these strikes are unprecedented.

Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses the latest celebrities virtue signalling over Israel.

Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses rising antisemitism and lies about Israel

Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses the case of a Jewish man arrested for an anti-Hezbollah placcard.

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Jonathan Sacerdoti discusses the news that Gary Lineker will leave the BBC as a result of his online post about Zionism featuring an antisemitic image of a rat.

Iranian terror plot targeted Israeli embassy in London according to The Times. On Saturday, police arrested a group of Iranian men suspected of planning the attack.

A new report highlights the widespread rise in antisemitism and institutional failures to protect Jewish students on UK university campuses following the Palestinian terrorist attacks on 7 October 2023.