By Ben Freeman

Today marks two years since the October 7th Attacks, which saw Hamas terrorists invade Israel, brutalising its southern communities.

Across the world, today should be a day for reflection and commemoration, a day to call wholeheartedly for the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza, taken by Hamas two years ago.

However, in Britain, it is difficult to use this anniversary to pause and reflect.

Instead, we must confront the explosion of antisemitism, which has hounded our Jewish community since that dark day two years ago. Today, on the second anniversary of October 7th, we find ourselves in a battle for the nation's soul.

The two years since October 7th have revealed deep divisions in British society, and we now find ourselves at a critical juncture. Concerns continue to spiral regarding our criminal justice system, which is roundly criticised for being ‘two-tier’.

Less than a week ago, two Jewish men were killed in a terrorist attack at a synagogue by a man on bail for rape charges.

The day after the October 7th attacks, as Israel counted its dead, there were demonstrations in the UK in solidarity with Palestine. The day after........

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