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Labour Against Antisemitism calls for investigation of London mayor after comments on Netanyahu

The complaint stems from recent comments made by Khan, in which he called Netanyahu a "perpetrator of genocide."

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.
CHRISTIAN CANTOR while serving as ambassador to Colombia.

The toughest job in Israeli diplomacy awaits in London - opinion

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

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

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


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.

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

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.

The Jerusalem Dispatch with Ruth Marks Eglash and Calev Ben David.

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.

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.

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.

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

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said the slogan 'from the river to the sea' is not antisemitic, despite calling for the erasure of the Jewish State.

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

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

The London mayor cited Hamas figures on the Gaza death count and claimed the deaths were "betrayals of humanity."

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

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.