Anti-Israel protester who chanted ‘put the Zios in the ground’ identified as Oxford student

An anti-Israel protester who chanted “put the Zios in the ground” during a protest in London on October 11 has been identified as Oxford University student, Samuel Williams.

London’s Metropolitan Police says it is investigating the chant.

“Gaza, Gaza, make us proud, put the Zios in the ground,” he chants, as others in the crowd join in.

Williams is studying politics, philosophy and economics at the prestigious university, according to the Daily Mail. He has previously been pictured in photos shared by the Oxford Students Palestine Society.

The monster chanting "Put Zios in the ground" is Samuel Williams, a PPE student @BalliolOxford whose family are from Bavaria, the birthplace of the Nazi party. Will Balliol discipline him? Unlikely, his hate-speech will probably guarantee him a "First".pic.twitter.com/vjw3MuNyjm

— Never Again (@Never_Again2020) October 13, 2025

“Zio” is a slur popularized by KKK leader David Duke and is generally directed at Jewish people.

Investigative journalist David Collier located Williams’ Instagram account, which is now private.

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From the now private Instagram of Samuel Williams – the 'zios in the ground' Oxford student..

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— David Collier (@mishtal) October 14, 2025

A spokesperson for Oxford University tells the UK Jewish News that the school “condemns, in the strongest possible terms, any language urging violence against groups of people or expressing any form of racial hatred. The University’s support for freedom of speech does not extend to any statements including such language.”

“When such language is reported, we will always want to speak to the student concerned, and consider the matter under our disciplinary procedures in line with University and college policies,” the spokesperson says.

“Oxford is unequivocal: there is no place for antisemitism, harassment, or discrimination within our community. We remain firmly committed to protecting the safety and dignity of all our students and staff,” the spokesperson adds.