Chanting ‘death to the IDF’ should be a criminal offence, says Chief Rabbi
Sir Ephraim Mirvis also announces the creation of a new Muslim-Jewish council to strengthen ties between the two faiths
Assessment
The Chief Rabbi is calling for specific chants to be classified as criminal, pushing the boundary of what constitutes protected speech versus incitement in the UK. His simultaneous announcement of a new Muslim-Jewish council suggests a dual strategy: pursuing legal action against hostility while actively building interfaith bridges. The effectiveness of either initiative will depend on government and community reception.