Marches are not against normal Jews, calling for ceasefire is not racist

The march had Jewish people on it...

The good Muslims and good Jewish people need to step up and show support to end this madness.

No David Baddiel. You did not invent the term 'hierarchy of racism'

Why is Baroness Warsi still a Tory. One of the great mysteries 😮

I find it very disheartening that there appears to be such a tiny number of people who are reasonable enough to have an adult conversation about a very emotional topic.

So telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.

Lets face it the only no go zones in this country are in the gated area's of the landed gentry.

Baddiel is inflammatory , over the years he has completely pushed the line that political criticism of Israel is anti-semitic - which is a ridiculous position because it requires us to participate in Israel's anti-democratic and anti-free speech nonsense

I have never been aligned politically with Sayeeda Warsi, but... She speaks well. She writes well. She makes sense. She adds to any discussion in a most constructive and positive way.

David Baddiel can do one!

Comedian ???? I would have to use that word very very lightly.

Wasn’t David mocking dreadlocks n Rastafarian-- calling them pineapples head etc cry cry 😢

These are opposite of hate marches because they are pro ceasefire, pro peace and pro aid. Many Jews were at the marches too. Not all Jews support the disproportionate way Israel has conducted this vicious war that has caused a high civilian loss of life and unnecessary destruction of civilian homes, schools and hospitals.

He's an annoying noise ..and a professional victim..

As someone who has engaged in racist bullying, using his privileged position as a TV presenter, Baddiel is on very shaky ground talking about other people's racism. Jewish people, as a group, do not suffer from structural racism in the UK: they are not overrepresented in the prison population or in the lowest income groups; police do not stop and search Jewish people at a higher rate than other groups and any perceived 'antisemitic trope' is pounced on by the media and politicians while the 'racist trope' of deporting people, or stripping them of their citizenship because of the colour of their skin is routinely upheld by our courts. The whinging of this privileged man is nauseating but if he really wants to do something about antisemitism in the UK he should campaign against the genocide in Gaza; against the, widely promoted, conflation of Israel with Judaism; and the use of the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which deems anti-Zionism to be antisemitic.

Stop apartheid and genocide war crimes in Gaza.

It’s an old chestnut, but sometimes truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth.

If there are not any 'no-go' areas, there are plenty of places around this country to which I do not wish to go . . .

No offence to David but we do not need anymore 'podcasts', any debates on the hierarchy of racism. It's a distraction I find. We need action to feed those in need. Starvation, hunger, famine does not wait. Please wake up! ❤

These people just like the sound of their own voices. We should all be treated as equals and the fascist and apartheid state of Israel needs to end the blockade of Gaza and call a ceasefire now.

From bed to a television appearance in under 5 mins - well done

Just a month after this interview, a Met officer was caught on camera telling a man that he was “clearly openly Jewish” and that his presence in Aldwych during one of the endless pro-Hamas protests was “a provocation.” He was told that if he remained as “openly Jewish” in Central London, he would be arrested for a breach of the peace. In his own neighborhood! For simply being a Jew. The video shows several terrorist supporters from the march following and harassing the Jewish man. A few days prior to that, another video shows a Briton asking a Met officer why the marchers were waving the Nazi flag, and was informed that a Nazi flag is not always a symbol of hate and whether it is “depends on context.” Some folks are in denial.

There are definitely certain neighborhoods which are very dangerous to be in alone and at night. Why does this surprise anyone? Perhaps they don't actually know where these neighborhoods are. But , yes, they do exist. Stating the truth should not be contriversial. Options for solving the problem should be where the controversy is, if any.

Since when did David become the leader of the jews? I want to hear what Rabbis and rebbes have to say on this

Admirable discussion. Civilised, sensible and helpful. Much better than the inflammatory language we have heard too often recently. Many thanks to David Baddiel and to Baroness Warsi.

If British Jews are afraid why are so many Jews attending these matches? If they're in the march protesting they're not afraid.

The idea of "no-go zones" for Jewish people in London and Birmingham is entirely false. Such narratives are often propagated to discredit peaceful pro-Palestine protesters. It's essential to recognize that protesting is legal within the UK, and any attempt to suppress or interfere with peaceful demonstrations is a breach of the law. Politicians should refrain from interfering with protests, and any attempt to do so undermines democratic principles. The characterization of a "Tsar" appointed by the Home Office, as mentioned by the man in this context, is deeply offensive and should be condemned. It's crucial to promote respectful dialogue and address issues of discrimination and prejudice wherever they arise.

Only no go zone is Buckingham palace

I went to London a couple of weeks ago and this statement is just pure BS

People who are so out of touch with what is really going on in the streets but will gladly come on and say things they claim is happening

If jews in London have said they feel London is a no go area for them, then that's a valid opinion.

So he is more invested in being woke than jewish?

Is Baddiel's next book going to be entitled "Palestinians Don't Count"?

There have been some suggestions that his speech to the nation was to distract from financial times reporting on 5 year uk trade failings Post brexit. Clearly this divisive speech has done nothing to change how anybody feels about Gaza and Israel. It has done a great deal to create media debate on anything other than talking about what factors directly affect our cost of living crisis.

Rich trendies like Baddiel don`t have a clue about how dangerous some streets in London can be,they live in a hipster bubble.

Yeah pretty rubbish comment from someone claiming to be an enlightened artistic type and not differentiating between zionists and Jews.

Stop inflaming things with reality! 😅

The following is a quote from a film called The Courier that is set in the Cold War. And I have a feeling it is applicable to this situation: “We are only two people. But this is how things change.”

I assume that this is just Baddiel's latest line in comedy

We do not hate Jews Christians or anyone. Its against our belief to hate others. We wsnt to see end to injustice and oppression against Palestinians and end to oppression against anyone.

David who?

I live in Notting Hill and there's places I wont walk at night as a 6'5 man.

If you don't condemn it, then you condone it!

Demonstrating against zionism and Israel is not anti-jewish or anti-semitic. The genocide in Gaza is been committed by a colonial state that has no right to be there.

I once read that David Badiel is a comedian That's quite funny in itself..

Ah yes, the bastion of truth and honesty that is C4 news.

I don't follow politics any more, but what Sunak said about people looking to divide 'us' could much more accurately be pointed at the likes of Patel, Rees-Mogg, Gove, Braverman. He should tackle the nastiness in his midst first.

Go on Mr Badiel, put a yarmulke on and see how safe you are

Thank you David and Sayyida voices of moderation and reason.

For anyone saying it’s safe because Jews were on the march. Answer this: if a Jew walked around central London with Israeli flag would they still be safe? Or are they only safe when they hold a Palestinian flag..

Friends of Israel has taken this discussion to a new level. Add to that the zionists and we are into crazy hyperdrive. The Israelis have done themselves no favours by creating a culture of collective punishment which they didn't realise is totally unacceptable to most humans. Who can possibly understand how anyone could condone these actions. But WM is making a fist of trying. It's sick.

Don’t compare your journey with other peoples journey. Not everyone has travelled safely. Ridiculous point your trying to make.. the school childrens journey wasn’t, neither was shop workers, or students in Exeter university…

I dunno, museums and zoos during school holidays are no go zones!

I grew up with the mary whitehouse experience. Its great to know that baddiel is still on my wavelength

C4 please stop wheeling out the Jeremy hating (anything to stay relevant)Baddiel out 🤢🤮

Lets not forget Baddiel doing black face, and not in a funny way, not that he's ever been funny anyway.

If i recall rightly jewish people had to cancel their chanukah celebrations because of intimidation from muslims until the self styled Council of Muslims stepped in and gave jews permission to go ahead. Khans ramadam lights switched on without ahitch. There's something definitely wrong.

David, no one is allowed to talk about Israel unless in the most glowing terms.

Baroness Sayeeda is civilised, credible, fair & brave. 🌹 Good for Muslim, Christians, Jews & all should unite & work for peace between Palestinians & Isrealis. 🌹 Free all illegally occupied Palestinian land. 🌹 Zero killing in Holy land & both peoples should live in ✌️ 🕊 🤝 & happiness

If they weren’t famous I wouldn’t know David Baddiel was Jewish or Sayeed Warsi Muslim. People who can’t be identified are very difficult to specifically discriminate against.

Celebrity thinks they are down to earth and know what’s going on because they personally haven’t had any problems.

Very good point about not being a homogeneous block David.

Baroness Warsi herself. Author of 'The Enemy Within.' As she herself is. 😁

What’s happening in Palestine in Gaza specifically in holocaust by allegedly holocaust survivors

No race war only Class war #ClassWar

I’ve been hearing the last few years that the streets ain’t safe for women at night.

The thousands of Jews marching would say otherwise.

I was brought up in a very jewish area of the north the synagogues back then didnt have security guards and barbed wire fences around them I wonder what changed ?????

Baroness Warsi is a legend

I don't understand how anyone knows you are Jewish to be scared? Id just cut off my twizly sideburns or something - my haircut doesn't mean that much to me

Regardless of whether you accord with Baddiel’s politics, he is always worth listening to. It’s always about politics: if you’re pro-Israel, you’re automatically right-wing and if you’re pro-Palestine you’re automatically left-wing. It doesn’t work like that. People are complicated. I can’t stand Israel’s current foreign policy but I have zero problem with Jews. Simultaneously, I have zero issue with Palestinians but loathe militant Islam. It’s too easy to conflate stuff and condemn people without properly looking into their ideas and motivations.

Apparently MPs fear for their lives too. Not like during the IRA bombing campaign when there was actually something to be afraid of.

Play word games and call it what you want. The undeniable truth is that we're facing substantial societal tensions in this nation, without assigning blame to any specific community. State-enforced Divers!ty and Multicultural!sm has demonstrably failed.

Well....at last two common sense interviewees on the subject in question!

Just don’t ask Baddiel about Blackfacing, he’s never been a racism 😉

But pm should not make lies

a sensible take on this issue

No such thing as no go zone's? Trying walking in Bordesley Green as a white person...

I just want to ask David, where does he think Salman Rushdie should go in order to feel safe? Thanks

Hey Beddiel you got money can afford security what about the rest of us policing is a descrace

Why doesn't Baddiel go out of central London and see the no go zones, they won't be where the C4 studio is will they?

Yeah, right. As if Mr Baddiel and Ms Cohen would know anything about that. Where are you two based, David? Hampstead? Notting Hill? Dulwich?

Finally somebody talking sense, thank you.

gradually, the world began to hate them.

Which leafy suburb of oxford or cambridge maybe the chilterns or mendips does naive david live in then?

Baroness Warsi - no evidence of ‘hate’ at the marches. Baroness Warsi - has had head in sand, eyes shut for the last five months

David Baddiel: "... then that can lead to a sort of sense of intimidation... (which) most of the marchers do not intend." So some do? That is their intent? To intimidate Jewish people? Now, is it too much to ask for the police - who know in advance the march is going to take place - to prepare and remove that element from the march? Baroness Sayeeda Warsi: "... And look I think that the Prime Minister used was the fact that George Galloway had been elected in Rochdale." Ok, lets see what George Galloway has to say about being elected: "This is for Gaza!" Er, so electing MP's who's objective isn't to represent their constituents or this country but rather a foreign country is acceptable? Baroness Sayeeda Warsi: "...started to phrase and frame these marches as hate marches. But with no evidence." Independent website, Monday 30 October, 2023 carries a photo of a protester attacking a female police officer. Caption underneath states: "Police officers clash with protesters on Whitehall on Saturday". From the same article: education minister Robert Halfon: "Jewish students “are having Palestinian flags draped over their cars” and had some people “knocking on doors saying ‘we know where you live’.”" and, finally: "Community Security Trust figures which suggest antisemitic incidents had gone up by over 400 per cent since the 7 October terror attack by Hamas." I don't know about you but that seems to be enough evidence. I don't really care what's happening 2,200 miles away - both sides are just as bad as each other really - but our police must be effective and even handed. Clearly neither of those two things are happening at the moment.

I am of Jewish ancestry, yet, for years I have been cancelled or censured for suggesting that criticising Israel is not anti Semitic. It is a relief to see that this point of view is now being more or less vindicated. At its heart, criticising Israel is seen as blasphemous, the land the God given Promised Land despite God breaking all kinds of promises to Palestinians or the tribes that already lived there. The Jewish diaspora is a powerful force, overwhelmingly of good. However, we have our fair share of badness too.

Truth though ffs, 20years ago i remember certain areas at night you'd get stabbed up

4000 miles but on our screens.

Oh another podcast. Hopefully they'll be lots of opinions. I can't wait. Thank god for David Baddiel.

"I've spent years weaponising antisemitism, but I am now objecting to it because...reasons." - David Baddiel.

IN OTHER WORDS DONT UPSET MUSLIMS JUST ACCEPT IT AS IT IS WE ARE BECOMING ALIENS IN OUR OWN COUNTRY

Speaking the truth isn't simply being inflammatory. We must talk about these things instead of burying them under a rug and ignoring it.

Nice 1, well said the both of you. 👏👏✊✌

Not being able to openly talk only send the conversation behind closed doors and that's when civil unrest happens. As for Galloway, if his presence gets movement by the lacklustre government then is it a bad thing.

Sunak was playing to India and especially Modi.

Well said Baroness Warsi and David.

Disappointing, I doubt he went to these areas and absolutely didn't go "openly Jewish" as police like to say.