Exposed: Israel's Dark Role in Fueling Far-Right, Anti-Muslim Riots in the UK

The surge of violence by far-right mobs targeting immigrants, particularly Muslims, in Britain since early August 2024, is not surprising given the pervasive atmosphere of hatred and Islamophobia.

However, this time, the violence was orchestrated by far-right groups working on behalf of “Israel” to punish Britons protesting the Gaza massacres, many of whom are Muslim and immigrants.

On July 29, 2024, a 17-year-old boy stabbed three young girls in a dance studio, and false information about the attacker being a "Muslim" spread online, inciting riots against immigrants and Muslims in several cities,  in a scenario akin to the riots that occurred two months ago in Turkiye's Kayseri.

“Far-right groups and anti-immigration protesters have taken to the streets after a mass stabbing in the town of Southport was followed by a wave of disinformation about the identity of the attacker,” according to The New York Times on August 3.

The English Defence League (EDL), the militant wing of the far-right represented by the Reform UK party led by Nigel Farage—dubbed the "British Trump" for his extremism—led the riots and assaults on Muslims and immigrants.

Misinformation and far-right provocateurs fueled the violence, with police stating that EDL supporters, an extremist anti-Islam organization founded in 2009, attacked several mosques, police officers, and burned vehicles.

What Happened?

It was surprising that anti-immigration protesters suddenly emerged in several British towns and cities, violently targeting any immigrant or Muslim, burning hotels they were staying in, and attacking mosques. Two explanations for this are presented by analysts:

The first explanation is that the instigators and attackers, including the EDL and the far-right affiliated with the racist Reform UK party, used the stabbing incident to spread the vile rumor that Muslims were responsible for the killings. This justified their violence against Muslims, coordinated with Israeli interests and their British far-right allies.

The second explanation is that this far-right movement successfully exploited social media and the internet to stoke hatred against Muslims and immigrants, convincing Britons that a "Muslim immigrant" carried out the stabbing of three girls at a dance event in Southport.

Although it was later revealed that the attack in Southport was committed by a Rwandan Christian, not a Muslim, false and inflammatory information against Muslims continued, and the incident was used to promote a "conspiracy theory."

Over 30 anonymous calls were made across Britain for protests, most under the anti-immigration slogan "Enough is enough," which spread widely on social media, according to the anti-racist organization ‘HOPE not Hate.’

The Financial Times reported that efforts to quell the unrest became complicated due to the evolution of the far-right and their ability to incite protests and spread misinformation through viral online posts and algorithms.

A British judge was forced to reveal the identity of the accused in the stabbing case, overriding legal restrictions preventing the disclosure of juvenile suspects (17 years old), and ordered him into detention.

It turned out that the accused was not a Muslim or an illegal immigrant as claimed by far-right supporters but a British citizen of Rwandan Christian descent named Axel Rudakubana.

Despite the truth emerging, tensions continued, led by extremist factions attacking mosques and immigrant homes, even though Muslims had no connection to the crime.

Suspicious accounts followed by known Zionists attempted to portray Muslims defending themselves in protests as chasing "British patriots with knives, hammers, and axes," claiming it was sanctioned by God and Islam.

Attacks on Mosques

Members of the Reform UK party from the far-right exploited the incident to call for protests and riots involving hundreds, mostly affiliated with the extremist EDL, who attacked mosques.

British mosque leaders expressed concern over the rising incitement against them, with mosques in Sunderland (northeast) and Southport (northwest) targeted during clashes between police and protesters.

Qari Asim, chair of Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board stated that the Muslim community feels profound concern and anxiety about the planned protests by far-right groups across the country.

He emphasized that this intimidation and violence is the inevitable and destructive result of increasing Islamophobia that has festered on social media, in parts of the mainstream media, and from some populist leaders.

Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) condemned the far-right’s exploitation of the Southport stabbing tragedy to spread false information online linking the attack to Muslims, aiming to escalate hatred and racism against them.

Far-right supporters used the incident to incite violence in Southport, where extremist gangs attacked a mosque and set police cars on fire.

Despite the deliberate attacks on mosques and immigrants by far-right extremists, Islamic centers, mosque imams, and Muslim community leaders have sought to avoid confrontation and not fall into the extremists’ provocations.

In some cities like Liverpool, mosques even canceled the Maghrib and Isha prayers to avoid clashes with far-right extremists who had called for a siege of the mosque.

Protesters transitioned from besieging mosques and inciting violence against Muslims to engaging in confrontations with the police, injuring several officers, attacking security centers, and vandalizing public and private property.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused the far-right of inciting violence and expressed his support for the police in taking stringent actions.

British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the "bullying" and "criminal disturbances" perpetrated by the far-right.

English Defence League

The English Defence League (EDL) has been accused of orchestrating the far-right demonstrations and violence witnessed in several British cities against Muslims and immigrants.

The Independent confirmed that the EDL is a far-right, anti-Islam group with a strong presence on social media.

It noted that this group was led by Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. He informally led the group between 2009 and 2012 and has been imprisoned multiple times for aggressive behavior.

Founded in 2009, the EDL initially attracted many of its early members from Luton Town Football Club supporters, specifically from the hooligan group known for its violent behavior.

Counterfire described Tommy Robinson on July 25, 2024, as a fascist who was a former member of the British National Party (BNP) and later founded the EDL. He has been repeatedly convicted of violent crimes.

Counterfire stated that Robinson’s political career as a fascist and far-right leader revolves around opposing Muslim immigration to the UK and criticizing Islamists, Sharia law, halal meat, and more.

According to Robinson and various far-right factions, “Israel” is seen as “a defender of Western civilization against the Islamic threat,” with leftists and Muslims supporting Palestine being considered enemies.

For at least a decade, pro-”Israel” protesters opposing Palestinian demonstrations in Britain—typically small in number—have been surrounded by far-right groups.

In response to the riots stirred up by the EDL, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner proposed banning the EDL as a "terrorist organization," according to the Telegraph on July 31, 2024.

Rayner condemned the incitement to chaos and violence, stating that such behavior has no place in democracy and calling for strong opposition against those promoting and spreading violence in communities.

She also criticized Nigel Farage, leader of the far-right Reform UK party, for spreading false information online about the stabbing incident and the murder of the three young girls in Southport.

Rayner told LBC Radio that Farage, as a Member of Parliament, has a responsibility and should not indulge in conspiracy theories or speculations about the events.

Despite this, the vocal support for the far-right in the Reform UK party does not reflect their true numbers.

In 2010, they represented only 12% of the British population based on their electoral votes and did not exceed 14% in the 2024 elections.

The Independent reported on August 3 that deep-rooted Islamophobia in the UK has fueled far-right riots. Experts have warned that anti-Muslim sentiments "bubble under the surface” of British society, with some media sectors accused of promoting Islamophobia and endangering the safety of Muslims nationwide.

Israeli Occupation’s Direct Role

To understand the Zionist role in inciting anti-Muslim sentiment in Britain during the current crisis, it’s crucial to examine the relationship between “Israel” and the English Defence League (EDL), as well as the role of notorious far-right activist Tommy Robinson—whose real name is Yaxley-Lennon— and who works for “Israel” and has been a prominent agitator against Muslims and immigrants. Robinson has even appeared in “Israel” dressed in Israeli military attire.

When Robinson founded the EDL, it was renamed the English Defence League and Jewish Defence League two years after its establishment in 2011. The Jewish Defence League, a Zionist terrorist organization, has been a major part of the violent anti-Islam bullying in Britain over the past decade.

Professor David Miller, formerly of the University of Bristol, who was removed at the request of the Zionist movement, explained to The Independent the connection between “Israel” and the EDL, asserting that the far-right movements are backed by the Zionist entity. This is aimed at destabilizing security in Britain and punishing Muslims for their weekly protests against the massacre in Gaza, which disrupt Israeli politicians and increase pressure on governments and international institutions.

Miller revealed Robinson’s role in inciting riots against Muslims, describing him as a Zionist extremist working for “Israel” since 2009 as part of the Islamophobia movement. He frequently wrote on X about how “Israel” is behind the anti-Muslim riots in Britain, providing numerous pieces of evidence.

Miller said “Israel” is burning the United Kingdom, and quoted Robinson confirming that the anger of his thugs was due to Palestine and British support for Gaza, and because “Hamas is allowed to control London and its flags are being raised in the British country,” according to the extremist far-right ally with “Israel.”

In a detailed analysis of Israeli role in fueling the far-right against Muslims in Britain, Miller outlined key reasons for the anti-Islam riots across Britain and why they are happening now:

Miller mentioned the incitement by Zionist Robinson, who has been working for “Israel” since 2009 as part of the Islamophobia movement through his organization, the EDL.

According to Miller, Robinson is one of the key figures in the Israeli Occupation’s online influencer program in response to Operation al-Aqsa Flood, receiving payments along with others (named) for promoting Zionist propaganda. Their goal is to counter pro-Palestinian protests and sow seeds of Islamophobia.

Miller pointed out that the anti-Islam riots in Britain represent the final stage of the Israeli Occupation’s war against British Muslims whom it views as the catalysts for the protest movement in Britain against the aggression on Gaza. 

These riots are designed to punish Muslims for their anti-Zionist sentiments after many other methods to suppress anti-Zionist opposition by “Israel” have failed.

Attempts by “Israel” to use its agents in British political and media circles to thwart pro-Palestinian protests have failed, as have pro-Zionist protests in rallying large numbers against Gaza supporters. Zionist bullying and scattered efforts have also failed, prompting “Israel” to arm the larger white nationalist far-right, surpassing the number of street thugs and secular extremists.

British critics have exposed the role of extremist British agents loyal to the Israeli Mossad in fueling these protests against Muslims, such as the British far-right anti-Islam activist Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon.

They noted that the anti-Muslim riots coincide with Israeli aggression against Gaza and Lebanon, and respond to the Zionist desire to spread global hatred against Muslims to ensure support for “Israel” in Britain.

The Times of Israel previously revealed on January 28, 2024, details about pro-Israeli groups supporting far-right extremists against Muslims in Britain. It listed Tommy Robinson as an Israeli agent and highlighted the role of extremist Zionist and American institutes, such as the Gatestone Institute, in promoting his role and providing financial assistance through the Israeli-supported Middle East Forum under the guise of “freedom of expression.”

The article, titled ‘Why Do Pro-Israel Groups Support Far-Right Extremists Against Muslims in Britain?’ stated that Robinson is funded by a “coalition of international organizations,” which includes “right-wing American groups supporting the Israeli cause.”

It also pointed out the financial support from the Middle East Forum, a Philadelphia-based research center run by Daniel Pipes, and the role of billionaire Robert Shillman, who frequently donates to Israeli institutions, as well as the Gatestone Institute and the far-right Freedom Center led by David Horowitz.

Despite the support Robinson received from a network of pro-”Israel” groups under false claims of “protecting freedom of expression,” British newspapers suggest that it is more than just free speech and represents clear pro-”Israel” activity.

In apparent response to Zionist schemes against British Muslims who led the campaign to defend Palestine, tens of thousands participated in the national London march on August 3, supporting Palestine following recent events and Israeli escalating aggression on Gaza. This national march, organized by the Palestine Coalition, drew around one hundred thousand Britons to express solidarity with the Palestinians.

The march reflected British public sentiment on the Palestinian cause and a clear call for justice and respect for Palestinian rights, with demands for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take immediate action against the Israeli Occupation. This included halting British arms exports to “Israel,” severing diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv, and ending the ongoing genocide in Gaza.