Justice Secretary David Lammy was met with boos and chants of "shame on you" as he appeared at a memorial for victims of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation incident.
The senior politician was accused by some in the crowd of allowing antisemitism to increase during Labour's time in government.
The Justice Secretary, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, was also criticized for the administration's move to acknowledge a Palestinian state as a sovereign entity by individuals who had come to show solidarity with those affected at the Manchester synagogue in the local area on Thursday.
Hostile Exchange at the Vigil
Mr Lammy faced calls of "go to Palestine, leave us alone", apparently in reaction to the government's decision to recognize a Palestinian state.
Before Mr Lammy's speech, one man could be overheard yelling: "My children's school was closed today. You have allowed this to happen."
"You are all guilty. You have allowed Jew hatred in Manchester, on the streets. You are all guilty. We do not want you speaking here today," the individual continued.
Another could be overheard saying "Empty words. We want action."
As the Justice Secretary started addressing with the word "friends", there were mocking and chuckles from some in the crowd.
Lammy's Response
The Deputy Prime Minister told the crowd: "We stand in solidarity with the Jewish people, because an attack like this is never felt alone."
"Wherever you are in our country, Jewish people, our friends, our neighbours, our loved ones are terrified by the events of yesterday – of becoming targets, victims of antisemitic hate, simply for who they are," he continued.
"But I know this about Britain's Jewish community, a community I have known all of my life: You are strong, you are resilient, and you will never be cowed, and that's what I want you to know today – that our country, those of all colours, all faiths and none, stand with you."
Uproar resumed in the vigil crowd as Mr Lammy said "that is why we stand in defiance of those terrorists who seek to divide us."
There were shouts from attendees, and one man could be heard saying "you enabled it, every Saturday", in reference to the weekly demonstrations through urban centers.
The Justice Secretary persisted: "We cannot, must not, let them divide us – we must show them who we really are, not what they want us to become or to believe."
Mr Lammy concluded his remarks by asking those who are planning pro-Gaza marches over the coming days to "reflect with all human dignity, grace and understanding" and to "stop and stand back."
After he finished speaking, another person yelled: "They called for our death in the past. Walk past a university some day."
Community Members Speak
A community member, 61, from the local area, shouted "shame on you" and "you're embarrassing" at Mr Lammy as he addressed at the vigil.
She said she wanted the administration to stop weekly demonstrations.
She explained to media outlets: "I took the chance to make my voice heard. I can't take these marches every single Saturday."
"I've been into town on a Saturday and have been told I'm a baby killer and to 'go home'," she continued.
"That hatred is felt through the whole of the UK and through what happened here yesterday. I knew it would happen."
Ms Lazarus, who attended the Heaton Park Shul when she was in her youth, said she did not think the official would "care" about the reaction he received at the memorial.
Incident Information
The memorial had been organized following the deaths of two individuals, who died during the incident.
The first victim, 66, is reportedly stabbed to death by the attacker while fifty-three-year-old the second victim is believed to be hit by a bullet discharged by officers as they tried to stop the attacker.
Three additional individuals were injured, including one also believed to have been struck by a police bullet.
The attacker, who is understood to have come to the UK as a youth from his home country in 2006, was shot dead at the scene.
A suspected explosive device he was carrying was found not to be viable, police said.
