THE UK Government has been urged to sign up to the official definition of anti-Palestinian racism and launch an inquiry into the issue.
Campaigners are calling on ministers to adopt a definition based on the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, a UN treaty.
A petition urging the Government to define and look into anti-Palestinian racism in the UK has reached more than 3000 signatures.
The petition, created by campaigner Gary Spedding, said: “Many view anti-Palestinian racism as a significant and growing problem in the UK, manifesting at all levels of society and in multiple spheres.
“We believe this hatred reinforces oppressive and discriminatory systems that dehumanise and demonise Palestinians whilst also fracturing community cohesion.
“We also believe it damages good faith engagement on very sensitive issues relating to the Israel-Palestine conflict, creates division among UK communities and hinders free expression and respectful debate.”
If the petition reaches 10,000 signatures, the UK Government will respond to it and if it reaches 100,000 it will be considered for a parliamentary debate.
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