She continued: “I told them, ‘Look, I understand that it’s not something that people here necessarily care about, but you know, it’s something that’s important to me, and it’s not illegal.’
“I just said I had Jewish friends. I don’t know why, really, I felt the need to explain, but I do in this situation. It’s very intimidating.”
THE Telegraph has since become aware of a police intelligence report, which indicated in part that Passmore “identified too much with the conflict between Israel and Palestine” and that she “supported Israel to the point that she traveled to Israel.”
The report also cited mental health issues (which Passmore said she did not have) and said she was “vulnerable to negative influences.”
He also said that “there is no counterterrorism concern if an individual supports Israel as a democracy and the fact that a person goes there is not a counterterrorism concern.”
Passmore filed a complaint after the visit and received a second visit from police and a superintendent who, she recalled, wanted to reassure her that they did not consider her a threat or an extremist.
A spokesperson for the North East counter-terrorism police told the Telegraph: “All referrals are treated in the strictest confidence and will always prioritize the safety and well-being of those involved.
“When we are made aware of concerns about a particular person, specially trained officers will listen carefully to the concerns and offer any additional support that may be needed.
“Receiving help is voluntary and can be used to protect someone considered vulnerable and to prevent a situation from escalating into something more serious.”
Durham Police were contacted by J.C..
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