Egypt Daily News – The organization “Tell Mama” has observed an unprecedented rise in hate incidents against Muslims in Britain during 2024, attributing this increase to the repercussions of the war in Gaza and local violent events. It recorded 5,837 incidents, representing a mix of personal and online targeting, marking a sharp rise compared to the previous year. Its director, Iman Atta, warned of a “worrying future,” calling on officials to take decisive government steps to combat anti-Muslim sentiment.
“Tell Mama” revealed in a recently published report an unprecedented rise in hate incidents against Muslims in Britain during 2024, attributing part of this escalation to the repercussions of the war in Gaza.
It reported that it documented 5,837 cases of hate, far exceeding the figures recorded in 2023 (3,767) and 2022 (2,201). These incidents range from online personal targeting to direct physical attacks on the ground.
“Tell Mama” bases its figures on data-sharing agreements with police forces in England and Wales, with records dating back to 2012.
In a statement, the organization emphasized that “the conflict in the Middle East has sparked a wave of online hatred,” explaining that the repercussions of “the Israel-Gaza war and the violent events in Southport” led to an increase in reports of anti-Muslim incidents during the period between 2023 and 2024.
Calls to Stand Against Hatred
The executive director of “Tell Mama,” Iman Atta, described this escalating trend as “unacceptable and indicative of serious concerns about the future.” She urged relevant authorities to take a firm stance against hatred and extremism.
“Tell Mama” defines itself as an independent non-governmental organization specializing in combating anti-Muslim hatred.
The report also addressed the killing of three young girls in the town of Southport in northern England last year, noting that false rumors spread on social media platforms claiming that the perpetrator was a “radical Muslim immigrant.” This led to a surge in racist incidents led by anti-immigration far-right groups across Britain.
This monitoring comes after other data released last week revealed record levels of antisemitism across Britain, following the attacks launched by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent military escalation in Gaza. “Tell Mama” highlighted that regional conflicts, along with local violent events and online misinformation, have contributed to the rise in hatred.
Iman Atta called on citizens to “unite against hatred and extremism” and urged political elites to exercise caution in their language due to its impact on the social fabric. She emphasized the need for “coordinated government action” to address the growing anti-Muslim sentiment and prevent it from escalating further.
