UK islamophobia: Hate crimes on the rise since start of Gaza war
ByJames
Palestinian restauranteur in UK, Halim Karala, faces Islamophobia amid Gaza conflicts. Anti-Muslim hate crimes, mostly against women, have surged in the UK, leaving many feeling targeted and vulnerable. Amid the recent escalation of violence in Gaza, many Muslims are reporting an increase in Islamophobic incidents, including vandalism, verbal abuse, and physical assault. Karala, who owns a restaurant in London, says he has received threatening messages and has been verbally abused by customers. Despite this, he remains determined to speak out against hate and discrimination, and to continue serving his community.
