"We should congratulate them on the attack": the British-Jewish activist on trial for supporting Hamas

Tony Greenstein, a British-Jewish activist and co-founder of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, is on trial in Britain over three posts he published on X on October 7, 2023, in which he called for support for the 'uprising in the Gaza ghetto' and encouraged congratulating the attack. The prosecution argues this constitutes support for Hamas, designated a terrorist organization in Britain. Greenstein was arrested in December 2023 and denies supporting the organization. The trial continues.

Tony Greenstein, a British-Jewish activist and co-founder of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in Britain, is on trial for supporting Hamas. The indictment relates to three posts he published on X on October 7, 2023, the day Hamas launched its surprise attack. In the posts, Greenstein wrote: 'Please share. Full support for the uprising in the Gaza ghetto,' and included a link to a blog stating: 'It is time to fight... we should congratulate them on this planned and bold attack on the Zionist enemy.' The prosecution argues that although Greenstein did not mention Hamas by name, the reference to the 'uprising in the Gaza ghetto' in the specific context and date can only mean support for Hamas. Greenstein was arrested in December 2023 and claims he does not support everything Hamas represents. His defense is expected to rely on the claim that the words did not constitute an actual invitation to support the organization. The trial is still ongoing.