British Jewish group: ‘Strong whiff of antisemitism’ to protest of Israel immigration event at London synagogue

A British Jewish communal organization says that a demonstration near a synagogue in London that was hosting an event promoting immigration to Israel yesterday is “obnoxious with a strong whiff of antisemitism.”

“We will continue to discuss with police and government if there are any further attempts to repeat,” reads the statement by Andrew Gilbert, vice-president of the Board of Deputies.

Video posted to social media appeared to show the anti-Israel protesters chanting “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” seen by many as a call for Israel’s destruction.

Police had claimed that there was “no legal mechanism” from preventing the protest outside St. John’s Wood United Synagogue but said that they had worked to move the demonstration to a short distance away from the Jewish house of worship.

The incident came days after anti-Israel protesters chanted for an intifada and heckled Jews at a demonstration outside a prominent New York City synagogue that was holding a similar event on immigration to Israel.

???? Tonight racists were allowed to protest at a synagogue, where families were attending.

Conditions were imposed and protestors were moved to the end of the road.

I silently filmed and was instantly told “Go away Zio!” (far-right slang for Jew)… pic.twitter.com/7XLyd83jbb

— Alex Hearn (@hearnimator) November 23, 2025