British far-right activist Tommy Robinson

An Israeli minister has been heavily criticised after inviting far-right figure Tommy Robinson to Israel in the wake of the Manchester synagogue attack.

Minister of diaspora and combating antisemitism Amichai Chikli revealed on Friday that he had invited the “British patriot” – whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – to visit Israel in mid-October.

Writing on X, Chikli said: “Tommy is a courageous leader on the front line against radical Islam.

“At a time when Jews across Europe face rising antisemitism, it is vital to strengthen bonds with allies who refuse to be silent.

“He has proven himself a true friend of Israel and the Jewish people, unafraid to speak the truth and confront hate.”

The international Jewish community continues to mourn after two people died at a Manchester terror attack on Thursday on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

Robinson, founder of the English Defence League, led more than 110,000 people through London in a Unite the Kingdom rally last month.

More than 150 reports of anti-Muslim hate were reported to Tell Mama charity the week afterwards.

He has also been previously jailed for contempt of court, after repeating false........

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