Marshall Frieze, joint chairman with Debbie Addlestone, said: “In less than a year, LLAA has become a focal point for the community in the fight against antisemitism and awareness of the plight of the hostages still being held in Gaza.

“Through marches, speaker events, weekly vigils and a commemorative event on October 6, the group has galvanised supporters both, within the Jewish community, and beyond.

”The group is holding a vigil for Emily Damari, the last British-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, on December 15 at a venue to be announced.”

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