Israel’s UK ambassador: ‘I will not be intimidated’ by pro-Palestinian protesters

The student union debating society at the London School of Economics faced criticism for inviting Tzipi Hotovely.

Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom Tzipi Hotovely speaks at an event at the London School of Economics on Nov. 10, 2021. Source: Tzipi Hotovely/Twitter.

(November 10, 2021 / JNS) Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom Tzipi Hotovely said on Wednesday that she would “not be intimidated” after facing angry pro-Palestinian protesters outside of a debate held at the London School of Economics.

After a student debate at the university, Hotovely faced loud protests and shouts from groups gathered outside after she left the event.

“I had an excellent event at #LSE, and I will not be intimidated. I will continue to share the Israeli story and hold open dialogue with all parts of British society,” she tweeted.

The student union debating society at the research university faced criticism for inviting the Israeli ambassador, resulting in a pro-Palestinian student group organizing protests against the event, reported AFP.

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