Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy was heckled as he was introduced at a vigil for the victims of the Manchester synagogue attack on Friday.
Some attendees chanted “shame on you” and accused Mr Lammy of having “blood on his hands”.
As he took to the stage in Crumpsall where the attack took place he faced calls of go to Palestine, leave us alone", and "you've allowed it to grow on the campuses".
A man heard to shout that the government is responsible for allowing "jew hatred" - then said "we do not want you here today", which led to a round of applause from others in the crowd.
Mark Adlestone, chair of the Jewish Representative Council in Greater Manchester, was compelled to intervene, saying: “All right, we’ve heard enough. We know how you feel.”
The anger at Mr Lammy appeared to focus on alleged inaction over the rise of antisemitism in the UK and the UK Government’s policy towards Palestine.
One heckler highlighted pro-Palestine protests that have taken place since the Israel- Hamas conflict began in Gaza.
Uproar resumed in the vigil crowd as David 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”.
The Government has also been criticised by Israel for its decision to formally regognise the Palestinian state.
Mr Lammy told the crowd: “we stand in solidarity with the Jewish people, because an attack like this is never felt alone”.
The Justice Secretary continued: “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.
“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.”
He said “we all feel terrorism” and used the example of his “best childhood friend” who was “blown to smithereens” in the July 7 2005 London bombings.
He said: “We stand with you against those who think bombs and blasts will break us, we stand against all states who would minimise or coddle or obfuscate on anti-Jewish hate.
“We know terrorism in this country. We know it, of course, in this city – we saw it at the arena, and we have seen it in Heaton Park.
“We all know terrorism, we all feel terrorism – my best friend from childhood, James Adams, was blown to smithereens in the 7/7 bombings.
“And I vow to you, every Christian, every Muslim, every Jew, every Mancunian, every Brit: We will never stop fighting it.”
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Stephen Watson , Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Rabbi Daniel Walker, from the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation were among others to address the vigil.
Rabbi Walker paid tribute to the brave members of security and worshippers who stopped the attack being worse.
He also paid his respects to Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, who died in Jihad Al-Shamie’s car and stabbing attack.
