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Leeds Jewish community to hold vigil for 199 kidnapped by Hamas

By Michelle Rosenberg

The Leeds Jewish community together with Leeds Jewish Representative Council are holding a peaceful gathering on Sunday 22nd October.

The vigil is a show of support for the families of every man, woman and child who were abducted by Hamas during the 7th October attacks in Israel.

The vigil will welcome everyone who wants to show support and solidarity.

Vigil in Leeds

A spokesperson said:

“We come from many different backgrounds and political views. At this vigil we will respect all that diversity and we are committed to creating a civil and safe environment.

“The event will consist of moments of silence, prayers, and the public recitation of the names of all those we know have been killed or injured. We acknowledge and mourn their loss and offer our thoughts and our feelings to their families.

“In keeping with that approach, we are asking everyone to adhere to the following standards:

1.            There will be no calls for violence, and no expressions of hatred or racism. That is not who, or what, we are.

2.            We will welcome signs or props to express views and feelings, but there can be no messages directed against individual citizens, or (to repeat) calls for violent, hateful or racist messages in any form.

3.            This will not be about politicians or public representatives (in Israel or in England). It is not a political rally.

4.            We will all refrain from graphic descriptions (visual or oral) of the horrific incidents. Children may be in attendance, and it is inappropriate to display images without the express permission of a bereaved family.

5.            We will avoid any confrontations with passers-by. If people wish to engage then we will engage with them. If they wish to jeer, to express racist views, or to shout, the police will deal with them.

6.            We will follow all instructions from the police, and respect the public space we are in.

“We trust attendees to ensure that this is a vigil. In the unlikely event that people choose to reach the standards, they will be asked to leave.”