Key facts
- The British Muslim Police Association referred to Israel's military as a 'Zionist terrorist group'.
- The group defended Hamas's actions following the October 7 attacks.
- The Campaign Against Antisemitism has called for an investigation into the association.
The British Muslim Police Association has drawn criticism for its statements regarding the conflict in the Middle East. The group reportedly described Israel's military as a 'Zionist terrorist group' and defended Hamas's actions following the October 7 attacks. These statements have raised concerns about the impartiality of police officers within the association. The Campaign Against Antisemitism has responded by calling for an investigation into the group.