British woman questioned by police over pro-Israel advocacy

Key Points:

• Holly Passmore, a 44-year-old British mother and Israel advocate, was questioned by police under the UK's Prevent counter-extremism program after a trip to Israel, despite no counter-terrorism concerns being identified.
• Police labeled her as having mental health issues and being "vulnerable to negative influence," citing her strong support for Israel and travel there, although Passmore disputes being vulnerable.
• The police acknowledged that supporting Israel is not a counter-terrorism concern but still monitored Passmore, questioning her interest in Jewish issues and her visit to Auschwitz.
• Passmore, who uses her online platform to campaign on humanitarian issues and against antisemitism, was advised by police to avoid discussing the case publicly after she complained about the visit.
• Counter Terrorism Policing North East stated that all referrals are confidential and handled with priority on safety and welfare, declining to comment on individual cases.