Pro-Palestine activists spread pamphlets condemning Mann antisemitism review for NHS - report

Pro-Palestine activists from the Global Health for Palestine group distributed pamphlets at the Royal Free Hospital in London, denouncing a review on antisemitism within the National Health Service (NHS). The activists described the proposed training as "pro-Israel indoctrination" and deemed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism "discredited and hopelessly flawed."

They also argued that Mann's review was racist, citing the author's statement that "antisemitism is the worst of the racisms." The pamphlet claimed that NHS employees would be prohibited from displaying Palestine-related colors, flags, or symbols, including badges, jewelry, and phone covers. It further alleged that criticism of Israel, Zionism, apartheid, or the genocide would be barred under the review's recommendations.

The activists emphasized that the NHS plan is "racist and divisive," urging the scrapping of the plan in favor of an equitable approach that recognizes all forms of racism as equally harmful. They reported that hundreds of NHS workers had been threatened, bullied, or victimized for expressing solidarity with Palestine, and called for health workers to discuss the issue with their trade unions, public complaints to local hospitals, and signing a petition against Mann's review.

When confronted, Mann stated that the NHS is not a place for "extremist politicking," and that the public, including staff, should use the NHS without hostility. He added that the country will not tolerate discrimination against Jewish people or anyone else. The hospital trust emphasized that their priority is to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, and that campaigning activities are not permitted on their premises.