Muslim Police Body Defends Hamas, Labels IDF ‘Terrorist Group’

Britain’s official body for Muslim police officers, the National Association of Muslim Police (NAMP), has defended Hamas against “unverified stories” of violence and labelled the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) a “Zionist terrorist group” in a policy paper. This document, which also describes Zionism as a manifestation of “anti-Muslim hatred,” has sparked outrage and calls for investigation, according to GB News.

NAMP’s Controversial Stance

The National Association of Muslim Police (NAMP) published a policy paper defending Hamas against reports of atrocities, claiming these “unverified stories” contributed to “increasing hatred towards Islam,” GB News reported. The document also alleged that initial reports of 120 children killed by Hamas were challenged by “more recent disclosures,” despite the UN acknowledging 29 child casualties on October 7.

Furthermore, the NAMP paper explicitly labelled the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) as a “Zionist terrorist group” and stated that “Zionism represents one of the manifestations of anti-Muslim hatred, stripping Muslims of their humanity.” This position directly contradicts the stance of the British government and other Western allies regarding Israeli operations in Gaza, as highlighted by GB News.

Holocaust Comparisons and Calls for Investigation

In a deeply concerning move, the NAMP document drew comparisons between the situation in Gaza and the Holocaust, stating that the “dehumanisation by the Nazis towards the Jewish people” is “observed in contemporary conflicts, such as the situation between the Israeli government and military and the Palestinians.” This comparison has been widely condemned.

The Board of Deputies of British Jews slammed the document as “full of falsehoods” and warned that if circulated among officers, it “poses a direct challenge to the integrity of policing,” GB News reported. The Campaign Against Antisemitism has now written to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, demanding an investigation into those responsible. Stephen Silverman, the CAA’s director of investigations, described the document as “extremist” and stated that anyone linked to it is “unfit” to serve in the police.

• NAMP defended Hamas against “unverified stories” of violence.
• The policy paper labelled the IDF a “Zionist terrorist group.”
• Zionism was described as a “manifestation of anti-Muslim hatred.”
• The document drew comparisons between Gaza and the Holocaust.
• NAMP maintains formal links with at least 16 police forces in England and Wales.
• The College of Policing previously called NAMP “an important part of policing.”

What This Means for Britain

This revelation from GB News exposes a deeply troubling stance from an official police body, raising serious questions about impartiality and the integrity of policing in the UK.

For ordinary British citizens, particularly those from Jewish communities, it undermines trust in the institutions meant to protect all members of society equally.

The comparison of Israeli actions to the Holocaust is particularly inflammatory and risks fuelling division and antisemitism within the UK.

The fact that NAMP has formal links with numerous police forces, and was previously praised by the College of Policing, suggests a significant oversight in vetting and accountability.

This situation demands a swift and thorough investigation by the Home Secretary to ensure that police bodies uphold standards of impartiality and do not promote extremist views.

Failure to act decisively will further erode public confidence in the police and the government’s ability to tackle extremism within its own institutions.

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This article is a factual summary of reporting by GB News. Full original story available on their website. All quotes directly attributed.

Source: GB News | Breaking Brexit News