Gove: ‘Good-hearted’ Gaza marchers may inadvertently give credence to extremists

Pro-Palestinian marchers should question whether extremist groups are behind some of the protests, Michael Gove said.

He said “good-hearted people” who have taken part in marches should be aware they could be “lending credence” to extremists.

The Communities Secretary, who is set to produce a new official definition of extremism within days, also warned that chanting “from the river to the sea” meant calling for the “erasure” of Israel and risked fuelling hate and intimidation.

In the most recent march, thousands of people took to the streets of London to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

Mr Gove told the Sunday Telegraph the new definition of extremist groups would help protesters decide whether to attend pro-Palestinian events.

Some of the events that have been organised, have been organised by extremist organisations