The comments were made when Corbyn spoke at a 2013 conference advertised by the propaganda website of Hamas' military wing

Corbyn said that British 'Zionists' didn't understand 'English irony'

He added: 'They needed two lessons, which we could perhaps help them with'

Stephen Pollard, editor of the Jewish Chronicle, said: 'This shows the reality of what Jeremy Corbyn thinks of Jews'

Jeremy Corbyn accused British 'Zionists' of having 'no sense of English irony' despite having 'lived in Britain all of their lives', in comments that have been slammed by Jewish groups as anti-Semitic, MailOnline can reveal.

The remarks were made in 2013, when Corbyn was giving a speech alongside prominent British extremists, at a London conference promoted by the propaganda website of terror group Hamas.

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The Labour leader said: '[British Zionists] clearly have two problems. One is they don't want to study history, and secondly, having lived in this country for a very long time, probably all their lives, they don't understand English irony either.'

He added: 'They needed two lessons, which we could perhaps help them with.'

Jeremy Corbyn makes his controversial remarks. On the far right is Daud Abdullah, who called for attacks on the Royal Navy and led a boycott of Holocaust Memorial Day. In the centre is Stephen Sizer, who suggested that Israel was behind the 9/11 attack

Jeremy Corbyn speaking at the conference, where he said British Zionists 'needed two lessons, which we could perhaps help them with'

Daud Abdullah speaking at the conference. He has called for attacks on the Royal Navy and led a boycott of Holocaust Memorial Day

The controversial 2013 conference advertised on the propaganda website of the Hamas military wing

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Recalling a disagreement between some 'Zionists' and the Palestinian representative, Manuel Hassassian, following a speech by Hassassian in Parliament, Corbyn said:

'[Hassassian's speech] was dutifully recorded by the thankfully silent Zionists who were in the audience on that occasion, and then came up and berated him afterwards for what he'd said.'

This shows the reality of what Jeremy Corbyn thinks of Jews, somehow a breed apart from "normal" English people Stephen Pollard, Jewish Chronicle editor

Stephen Pollard, editor of the Jewish Chronicle, said: 'This shows the reality of what Jeremy Corbyn thinks of Jews, somehow a breed apart from "normal" English people.'

Pollard added that he believed the Labour leader 'used the word "Zionist" obviously to mean "Jews".'

Jonathan Sacerdoti, who was a founding trustee of the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, and who is now an anti-racism campaigner, said: 'The idea that British Jews somehow haven't absorbed British values is outrageous.

'To doubt our Britishness because we disagree with your controversial views on Palestine, when you are the one fraternising with extremists, is deeply anti-Semitic. British Jews are right to be scared.'

Why is Labour's new code of conduct on anti-Semitism so controversial? The Labour anti-Semitism row erupted again after the party leadership refused to fully adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition. The party's code explicitly endorses the IHRA definition, but it omits four examples from the IHRA list: - Accusing Jewish people of being more loyal to Israel than their home country; - Claiming that Israel's existence as a state is a racist endeavour; - Requiring higher standards of behaviour from Israel than other nations; and - Comparing contemporary Israeli policies to those of the Nazis. Labour insisted that while the examples are not reproduced word-for-word, they are covered in the new code. But critics say the decision allows anti-Semitism to continue to fester.

The Labour leader made the comments at a conference at Friends House in Euston. The event was advertised online by Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades, which is designated a terrorist group by Britain, the EU, the United States and other countries.

In one of the speeches, made by 9/11 conspiracy theorist Alan Hart, 'Zionism' was described as a 'cancer at the heart of international affairs'. It was also called a 'monster' and compared to Nazi Germany.

The programme of speakers included a range of anti-Semites, homophobes and conspiracy theorists.

Several were connected to Hamas. One called for attacks on the Royal Navy in the past, and led a boycott of Holocaust Memorial Day.

In addition, a number have been formerly associated with the Labour leader, or supported by him.

One listed speaker was Ibrahim Hewitt, who wrote a pamphlet in 1994 branding homosexuality a 'great sin' comparable to paedophilia and incest, which should be 'severely punished'. The pamphlet was most recently reprinted in 2004.

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Speaking at a pro-Palestinian event in East London in February 2013, Corbyn called him a 'very good friend'.

Another speaker, Reverend Stephen Sizer, was later banned from social media after suggesting that Israel was behind the 9/11 attack on the twin towers.

Corbyn wrote a letter defending him, saying he was 'under attack' by a pro-Israeli smear campaign.

CAMPAIGN AGAINST ANTI-SEMITISM STATEMENT Gideon Falter, chair of the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, said: 'Jeremy Corbyn’s xenophobic portrayal of "Zionists" as foreign to Britain and recognisable by their ignorance and humourlessness is utterly shameful, even by his low standards. 'It is precisely this euphemistic use of the word ‘Zionist’ to refer to Jews and direct smears at us which used to be the preserve of anti-Semites amongst the aristocracy. 'This shows yet again that Jeremy Corbyn just does not get Jews and the concerns of the Jewish community. 'It is plain that he is an anti-Semite, under whose leadership the once anti-racist Labour Party has become institutionally antisemitic. 'The great leaders of the Labour movement of old would be appalled to see how he has traversed their legacy.'

Alison Weir, an American anti-Israel campaigner who has been disowned by a number of Left-wing peace groups because of her alleged links to white supremacists, also gave a speech at the event.

Other speakers included Daud Abdullah, who signed a letter saying that the Royal Navy should be attacked if it tried to help prevent weapons from being smuggled to terror groups in Gaza. In 2007, he led a boycott of Holocaust Memorial Day.

Corbyn has been pictured with Abdullah at other events, including a seminar held at Parliament six months before he was elected leader of the Labour party, which MailOnline exposed earlier this week.

Also present at the conference was Sameh Habeeb, the founder and editor of the Palestine Telegraph, who was suspended by Labour and dropped as an election candidate in April after he was accused of sharing anti-Semitic material.

Leaflets were on display at the 2013 event which appeared to advertise an organisation run by Holocaust denier Paul Eisen, another former associate of the Labour leader.

MailOnline has previously revealed how Eisen claimed that Corbyn supported him for 15 years and donated to his campaign, something the Labour leader has denied.

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The explosive revelations will increase the pressure on Corbyn to resign as he struggles to contain the anti-Semitism crisis engulfing his party.

Jeremy Corbyn listens attentively to another of the speakers at the 2013 conference in London

A pamphlet by Holocaust denier Paul Eisen at the event. MailOnline previously revealed how Corbyn allegedly gave him a donation, which the Labour leader denied

Labour Friends of Israel (LFI) has demanded that Corbyn apologise for his presence at the event. Jennifer Gerber, director of the LFI, said:

'The thousands of Israelis who have family members killed by Hamas terrorism will not understand why Mr Corbyn believes these are suitable people to associate with.'

The conference was organised by the Palestine Return Centre (PRC), a controversial pressure group with close links to both Hamas and Corbyn.

In 2009, the PRC caused outrage when it invited the Hungarian fascist and Jobbik MEP Krisztina Morvai, a close ally of BNP figurehead Nick Griffin, to speak at one of its anti-Israel events.

At another PRC in 2013, Corbyn compared Israel's occupation of the West Bank to the Nazi takeover of Europe. Labour said that he was referring to all WWII occupations, not just those ordered by Hitler.

The group has also invited Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas terror chief, to attend an event in Holland, but he was barred entry by Dutch authorities.

The conference where Corbyn made his remarks was led by Manuel Hassassian, the Palestinian official who recently demanded that Labour refuse to adopt the internationally recognised definition of anti-Semitism.

Other speakers at the event included the academic Garda Kharmi, who has defended comparing Israel to the Nazis. In a lecture last year, she said:

'The Jews were not wanted in Europe. They were an unpopular, unloved people, who were off-loaded into the [Middle East].'

Also appearing was Sabagh al-Mukhtar, a lawyer who gave expert witness in support of hate preacher Abu Hamza before he was deported from Britain.

Another speaker was Majed al-Zeer, head of the PRC, who is close to the Hamas leadership. He has been pictured with its terror chief, Ismail Haniyeh, who sent him a message of congratulations when the PRC was legitimised by the UN.

Alan Hart, a further speaker, believed that Mossad was behind the 9/11 attacks, and referred to 'Zionism' as a 'monster' and a 'cancer at the heart of international affairs'.

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A Labour spokesman said: 'Jeremy Corbyn has a long and principled record of solidarity with the Palestinian people and engaging with actors in the conflict to support peace and justice in the Middle East. That is the right thing to do.'