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Jewish residents call for an end to weekly ‘intimidating’ Swiss Cottage protests

The JC has seen evidence of at least 60 alleged criminal offences at the demonstrations, including assault and expressions of support for Hamas

By Jane Prinsley

7 min read

One of the Swiss Cottage rallies

People holding placards and flags of Palestine take part in a 'March For Palestine' in London on 14 October 2023, organised by Palestine Solidarity Campaign. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

First request for UK pro-Palestine protest came during October 7 attack

By Eliana Jordan

2 min read

Sir Sadiq Khan said he was "angry" and "distressed" knowing that Jewish Londoners don't feel in the city when Gaza marches are taking place (Getty)

‘No need’ for more Gaza marches if ceasefire holds, says London mayor

By Imogen Garfinkel

1 min read

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley (Photo: Getty Images)

Anti-Israel protests

CAA renews attack on Met Commissioner over policing of pro-Palestinian demos

By Simon Rocker

2 min read

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley addresses Board of Deputies on Sunday (Photo: YouTube)

Board of Deputies

Board of Deputies thanks Met chief for policing of pro-Palestinian protest at the weekend

By Simon Rocker

2 min read

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will lead a static demonstration at Whitehall on Saturday (Getty)

Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Police arrest woman for inciting marchers to breach conditions set by police

By Imogen Garfinkel

2 min read

Following an outcry from the community over persistent disruption to central London synagogues due to the Gaza protests, the Met has announced a new route for marchers away from the vicinity of a shul on January 18. (Getty)

Metropolitan Police

Police set new route for march away from shul and threaten arrests if conditions not met

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

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Vast majority of Jews support police march ban

Community leaders have praised the Met’s decision to re-route an upcoming Gaza march away from a central London shul

By Imogen Garfinkel

2 min read

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January 14, 2025 13:59

Following an outcry from the community over persistent disruption to central London synagogues due to the Gaza protests, the Met has announced a new route for marchers away from the vicinity of a shul on January 18. (Getty)

Met police finally agrees to direct Palestine marches away from synagogues after community outcry

Police say the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign’s Gaza protest risks ‘causing serious disruption’ to nearby shul

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

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January 8, 2025 17:08

The Met has called for the organisers of the Gaza march to reroute their protest away from Central Synagogue (Getty Images)

Chief Rabbi accuses Met of failing to protect Jews from pro-Palestinian protests

Rabbi Mirvis said the force had fallen short in its duty to ensure Jews feel safe going to synagogue on Shabbat

By Imogen Garfinkel

2 min read

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December 23, 2024 14:21

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the Met has failed to ensure Jewish Londoners feel safe (Getty)

Islamist extremists present biggest terror threat to UK, says top police officer

Far-right plots also a major danger, says senior national co-ordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing

By Imogen Garfinkel

1 min read

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December 19, 2024 15:16

Violent material online is responsible for radicalising "self-initiated terrorists". (Getty)

Police accused of ignoring criminality at JW3 protest

Top KC and CST urge police to investigate ‘aggressive’ protest which left Jewish woman in tears

By Jane Prinsley

8 min read

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December 18, 2024 11:04

Demo outside JW3 (Sandy Rashty)

Two men charged over stabbing of Iranian journalist outside London home

Romanian nationals charged in connection with Pouria Zeraati attack

By Jane Prinsley

1 min read

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December 5, 2024 16:11

Pouria Zeraati recovering in hospital after he was attacked. Two men have now been arrested in connection with the stabbing

Teenage girl hospitalised after suspected antisemitic attack in Stamford Hill

Girl rushed to hospital with head injuries after being assaulted with bottles in east London

By Jane Prinsley

1 min read

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November 26, 2024 14:44

Metropolitan police file photo (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

The JC Leader

By The JC Leader

Double standards in policing must not be the new normal

The JC leader, November 22, 2024

1 min read

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November 21, 2024 11:11

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Police U-turn over ‘destroy Jewish homes’ sermon after JC reporting

The Met said they would ‘review’ decision not to treat sermon as a crime

By Jane Prinsley

6 min read

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November 21, 2024 09:49

Metropolitan police officers (Credit: Getty)

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