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Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer condemn 'shameful' anti-Semitism in video Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer condemn 'shameful' anti-Semitism in video
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Boris Johnson has condemned the "shameful racism" aimed at British Jews, after a video appeared to show people shouting anti-Semitic abuse.Boris Johnson has condemned the "shameful racism" aimed at British Jews, after a video appeared to show people shouting anti-Semitic abuse.
Police in London said they had identified the car seen in the video and were trying to find the occupants. Police in London said four men have been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offences.
The person who filmed the video told the BBC they cried after witnessing the scene, adding: "I don't feel safe."The person who filmed the video told the BBC they cried after witnessing the scene, adding: "I don't feel safe."
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the incident was "utterly disgusting", adding: "There must be consequences".Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the incident was "utterly disgusting", adding: "There must be consequences".
It comes amid rising tension between Israel and Palestinians in the Middle East, culminating in the worst violence since 2014.It comes amid rising tension between Israel and Palestinians in the Middle East, culminating in the worst violence since 2014.
'I felt frightened''I felt frightened'
On Sunday, a video was posted on social media appearing to show a convoy of cars with Palestinian flags driving down a street, with a man shouting anti-Semitic abuse from a megaphone.On Sunday, a video was posted on social media appearing to show a convoy of cars with Palestinian flags driving down a street, with a man shouting anti-Semitic abuse from a megaphone.
The person who filmed the video - who wanted to remain anonymous - said they started filming when they heard "excessive hooting" outside their window in north London.The person who filmed the video - who wanted to remain anonymous - said they started filming when they heard "excessive hooting" outside their window in north London.
"They happened to stop at a set of traffic lights and I was able to capture what happened."They happened to stop at a set of traffic lights and I was able to capture what happened.
"I cried. How is this the world we live in today?""I cried. How is this the world we live in today?"
They added: "I felt immediately frightened and appalled that this is happening in this country. What if I was walking alone wearing something that identified me as Jewish? What might have happened?They added: "I felt immediately frightened and appalled that this is happening in this country. What if I was walking alone wearing something that identified me as Jewish? What might have happened?
"I don't feel safe in my own home, and that's what terrifies me.""I don't feel safe in my own home, and that's what terrifies me."
The Metropolitan Police said it had identified the vehicle and were making enquiries to locate the occupants. The Metropolitan Police deployed one of its helicopters to help trace the vehicle and officers stopped the car at approximately 18:30 BST, the force said a statement.
It said the video appeared to be filmed in the St John's Wood area. St John's Wood is an area in north London home to a Jewish community. Four men were arrested and taken into custody at a west London police station where they remain.
"Officers are carrying out urgent enquiries to identify those responsible," said the police. "This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated." The police said the video appeared to be filmed in the St John's Wood area. St John's Wood is an area in north London home to a Jewish community.
Superintendent Jo Edwards, in charge of the policing operation, said the behaviour was "utterly shocking" and added that extra police patrols will be in place in St John's Wood and Golders Green this evening.
'Inexcusable''Inexcusable'
The prime minister was among many politicians to condemn the video on social media.The prime minister was among many politicians to condemn the video on social media.
"There is no place for anti-Semitism in our society," Mr Johnson tweeted. "Ahead of Shavuot, I stand with Britain's Jews who should not have to endure the type of shameful racism we have seen today.""There is no place for anti-Semitism in our society," Mr Johnson tweeted. "Ahead of Shavuot, I stand with Britain's Jews who should not have to endure the type of shameful racism we have seen today."
Shavuot is a Jewish festival beginning on Sunday that celebrates when the children of Israel received the Ten Commandments.Shavuot is a Jewish festival beginning on Sunday that celebrates when the children of Israel received the Ten Commandments.
Sir Keir said: "Utterly disgusting. Anti-Semitism, misogyny and hate have no place on our streets or in our society. There must be consequences."Sir Keir said: "Utterly disgusting. Anti-Semitism, misogyny and hate have no place on our streets or in our society. There must be consequences."
Mike Freer, the local MP for Finchley and Golders Green, said: "The scenes I've witnessed in my constituency today have left me sick to my stomach."Mike Freer, the local MP for Finchley and Golders Green, said: "The scenes I've witnessed in my constituency today have left me sick to my stomach."
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said the police had his "full backing" for their zero-tolerance approach, and Londoners could expect to see "high visibility police patrols".The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said the police had his "full backing" for their zero-tolerance approach, and Londoners could expect to see "high visibility police patrols".
"Hate crimes are inexcusable and have no place in our city," he said."Hate crimes are inexcusable and have no place in our city," he said.
On Saturday, thousands of people protested through London in support of the Palestinians.On Saturday, thousands of people protested through London in support of the Palestinians.
The organisers of the protest called on the UK government to step in and "stop allowing Israel's brutal violence against and oppression of the Palestinian people to go unpunished".The organisers of the protest called on the UK government to step in and "stop allowing Israel's brutal violence against and oppression of the Palestinian people to go unpunished".
Additional reporting by Dulcie Lee.
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