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Brexit was 'biggest act of self harm,' reversing it is 'ultimate goal,' London Mayor Khan says

Khan has declared that he wants Britain to eventually rejoin the EU, calling for a return to the single market and the customs union.

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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks at the London Tech Week in London, Britain, June 12, 2023.
The Jerusalem Dispatch with Ruth Marks Eglash and Calev Ben David.

US-Iran tensions escalate: What’s next for Israel and the Middle East?

The hosts, both seasoned journalists based in Jerusalem, discuss the looming possibility of a US attack on Iran and the defensive preparations in Tehran, including missile threats directed at Israel.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan speaks during the 'Eid On The Square' event in London on June 8, 2025; illustrative.

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.

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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

The attempt comes despite the fact that the mayor stated earlier that he would do everything in his power to keep London's Jews safe, and had asked police to step up to cover Hanukkah events.

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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.

JULY 7, 2017ByEYTAN HALON
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.

JUNE 14, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
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.

JUNE 13, 2017ByJTA
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

Trump accuses Muslim London mayor of 'pathetic excuse' over attack statement

"Londoners will see an increased police presence today and over the course of the next few days. No reason to be alarmed."

JUNE 5, 2017ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump pauses as he announces his decision that the United States will withdraw from the landmark Paris Climate Agreement, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, US, June 1, 2017.

London mayor calls for action following string of antisemitic incidents

Sadiq Khan met Monday evening with genocide survivors, including from the Holocaust, as part of the city’s programming surrounding International Holocaust Memorial Day on Jan. 27.

JANUARY 25, 2017ByJTA
London Mayor Sadiq Khan