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UK Jews are under siege, and Iran faces no consequences - comment

A total of 25 people have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police and Counter Terrorism Policing. Eight of them have been charged, one convicted, and the rest remain under investigation.

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A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026
MAYOR OF London Sadiq Khan arrives for a photo-call with supporters the day before voters go to the polls in the London Mayoral elections in London, Britain May 1, 2024.

London mayor asks diplomats to push back against Trump's 'lies' about UK capital

Trump, a frequent critic of Khan whom he has called a "terrible mayor," has made a series of claims about London, including assertions that crime is "through the roof."

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

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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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'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."

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019ByLEON SVERDLOV
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.

NOVEMBER 1, 2017ByJACOB GOFF KLEIN
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.

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