British university’s pro-Palestine activists ask if students will ‘go for jihad’

Pro-Palestine activists at a British university have been caught asking students whether they would “go for jihad”.

Shortly after the start of the war in Iran, members of Royal Holloway’s “Friends of Palestine” society group chat were seen posting controversial messages which appeared to support Tehran’s regime.

In the group, one member branded Israel a “rabid dog that needs to be put down”.

Another suggested “the Jews” were “spreading panic” by claiming the Ayatollah was dead – shortly after Donald Trump confirmed he had in fact been killed. One said the Supreme Leader was “most likely fine” – but Benjamin Netanyahu “needs us to believe he’s dead”.

One exchange in particular has raised eyebrows following warnings of extremism on UK campuses.

“Hypothetical question, if it comes to it and Iran goes down, Israel won’t have anyone to deter it from establishing greater Israel. They will probably kill tens of millions while expanding,” a member said.

“Would you guys go for jihad? Or are you staying safe in your bed,” they added.

A fellow member replied, “Imma say don’t answer that here,” before another responded: “Makes sense.”

The reference to jihad was later edited out and replaced by the message “would you guys go to eat dolma,” a type of Middle Eastern food.

…a Jewish student at Royal Holloway has told GB News of his fears of threats and intimidation.

Referring to the “Imma say don’t answer that here” message, he added: “I found the word ‘here’ particularly interesting – it seemed to imply that the issue wasn’t the content itself, but rather that it shouldn’t be discussed in that specific group chat, possibly because it’s visible to all society members.”

“Universities scream about ‘safe spaces’ while student societies openly push antisemitic tropes and historical blood libels,”