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London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs police arrests over 'globalize the intifada' chants

The Met began arresting individuals using the phrase “globalize the intifada” in December. Khan said the language has had a direct impact on Jewish communities in London.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan speaks during the 'Eid On The Square' event in London on June 8, 2025; illustrative.
MAYOR OF London Sadiq Khan reacts ahead of a speech by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the third day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, north-west England, on September 30, 2025.

London mayor tried to block London vigil for Bondi victims, Hanukkah event, says CAA Gideon Falter

Demonstrators from the "Palestine Coalition" gather in support for Palestinians, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect, in London, Britain, October 11, 2025

'From the river to the sea' chant is not antisemitic, says London Mayor

 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks at the London Tech Week in London, Britain, June 12, 2023.

London mayor accused of spreading 'Hamas propaganda' in Ramadan message


Sadiq Khan wins re-election as London mayor

Khan's victory, his third in a row, was widely expected despite some public anger over knife crime and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks at the London Tech Week in London, Britain, June 12, 2023.

London mayor apologizes to UK chief rabbi for Islamophobia accusations over Gaza ceasefire row

Sadiq Khan apologized for his comments and reaffirmed that the rabbi had been a good friend to him and that he was sorry for the hurt caused by the comments.

 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks at the London Tech Week in London, Britain, June 12, 2023.

London Underground driver leads 'Free Palestine' chant over intercom

It is not the first time London's 'Tube' has become a battleground over Israel-related speech.

 London, United Kingdom; A London Transport Underground logo is seen at the Westminster Underground Station.

UK PM Sunak: There has been a 'disgusting' rise in antisemitic incidents

London's Metropolitan Police said there had been 105 reports of antisemitic incidents and 75 antisemitic offences between Sept. 29 and Oct. 12.

Then Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak speaks during a news conference on the ongoing situation with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in London, Britain March 17, 2020.

Conservative Party candidate says Jews are ‘frightened’ by London’s Muslim mayor

When asked if she would apologize for her comments, Conservative Party candidate for London mayor Susan Hall said: “I will never apologize for standing up for our Jewish community.”

 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is greeted by London mayoral candidate Susan Hall as he visits Uxbridge to congratulate Conservative Party candidate, Steve Tuckwell, after he won the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election, on July 21, 2023 in Uxbridge, Britain.

UK Labour MP's Jewish partner smeared as far-right by Al Jazeera

MP Stella Creasy accused Al Jazeera of smearing her Jewish partner and herself after they aired an edited clip of Dan Fox speaking at an event.

The Al Jazeera logo seen in a studio [Illustrative]

London's Sadiq Khan wishes happy Rosh Hashanah

"London's Jewish community should celebrate – and be proud of – the enormous way you contribute to making London the greatest city in the world."

Sadiq Khan.

Erdan urges UK officials to reconsider enabling anti-Israel rally

Strategic affairs minister says event protesting centennial of Balfour declaration is organized by Hamas supporters.

PSC Chairman Hugh Lanning (second from the right) standing with Hamas Cheif Ismail Haniyeh (center).

London mayor to urge UK government to outlaw Hezbollah

The UK in 2001 proscribed Hezbollah's External Security Organization on its list of terrorist organizations. Khan's request would entail the banning of the entire organization.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan

London mayor faces calls to ban 'terrorist supporting' anti-Israel march

An online petition calling to cancel the annual 'Al Quds Day' rally in the British capital had garnered nearly 8.5 thousand signatures as of Wednesday.

An Al Quds demonstration against Israel, marches through London on September 13, 2009

London mayor consults with Israel on fighting urban terrorism

Sadiq Kahn tells local Jewish media that his office and Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism officials had spoken with officials in Israel.

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, speaks during a vigil at Potters Field Park, near the scene of the attack at London Bridge, London, Britain June 5, 2017