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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 593

London

Police officers guard a barrier close to the Israeli embassy, the destination for a National March for Palestine in central London on February 17, 2024. (JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
May 8, 2025, 3:25 am
Report: Arrested Iranian nationals were planning attack on Israeli Embassy in London
Unsourced report in The Times says ‘it’s understood the embassy was the main target’ of alleged plot, which minister has called one of ‘the biggest counter-state threats’ in years
By Nava Freiberg
Illustrative: Police stand guard outside the Iranian embassy after a small group of protesters threw paint at the building in London, September 25, 2022. (AP/ Alastair Grant/ File)
May 6, 2025, 12:01 am
UK police extend arrest warrants for Iranian nationals held in terror probe
According to British reports, suspects may have been ‘hours away’ from major attack, with some outlets claiming synagogues, Jewish community may have been target
By AFP and ToI Staff
Dudu Tassa (left) and Jonny Greenwood. (Shin Katan)
May 4, 2025, 11:59 am
UK gigs by Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Israeli singer Dudu Tassa canceled
Two concerts nixed amid BDS movement claims that they would have ‘whitewashed Israel’s genocide’; Campaign Against Antisemitism says it ‘isn’t activism, it’s intimidation’
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Police officers in London, March 21, 2025. (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
May 4, 2025, 8:34 am
UK arrests 8, including 7 Iranians, over suspected terror plots
Arrests made in Swindon, west London, Stockport, Rochdale and Manchester; police don’t give further details, citing operational considerations
By Agencies
Police officers guard a barrier close to the Israeli embassy, the destination for a National March for Palestine in central London on February 17, 2024. (JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
April 30, 2025, 2:49 pm
Man charged after trying to break into Israeli embassy in London carrying a knife
Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, was detained inside compound’s grounds, apparently wearing keffiyeh; police suspect him of terrorism offense and possession of bladed weapon
By Nava Freiberg, ToI Staff and Agencies
Illustrative: Police officers patrol in front of Scotland Yard, central London, on February 14, 2022. (Tolga Akmen / AFP)
April 14, 2025, 9:44 am
London cop who worked in hate crimes unit sacked for antisemitic posts after Oct. 7
One of the images showed Hitler morphing into Netanyahu amid other ‘antisemitic and grossly offensive’ posts to Instagram in the wake of Hamas onslaught
By ToI Staff
This photo provided by London Fire Brigade, shows a fire at the North Hyde electrical substation, which caught fire Thursday night and lead to a closure of Heathrow Airport in London, Friday, March 21, 2025. (London Fire Brigade via AP)
March 21, 2025, 6:34 pm
Fire at London’s Heathrow shuts airport, disrupts travel for hundreds of thousands
Counterterrorism force leading investigation, but officials say so far no indication of foul play; Heathrow says it expects ‘significant disruptions over coming days’
By brian melley, DANICA KIRKA and Jill Lawless
A protester holding a Palestinian flag gestures from the side of the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell 'Big Ben,' in central London, March 8, 2025. (Ben Stansall/AFP)
March 9, 2025, 5:08 am
Man arrested after scaling London’s Big Ben with Palestinian flag, staying on ledge for 16 hours
Negotiators finally bring him down from iconic clock tower; supporters cheer him from the ground as he records entire affair for Instagram
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Protesters hold placards and wave Palestinian flags as they take part in a march in central London, on February 15, 2025, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. (BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)
February 16, 2025, 8:37 am
Thousands in London protest Trump’s Gaza proposal, demand arms embargo on Israel
March to US Embassy, organized by Palestine Solidarity Campaign, sees antisemitic chants and slogans; draws small band of pro-Israel counterprotesters
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Emily Damari poses with a Spurs scarf, January 22, 2025. (Courtesy)
January 27, 2025, 11:07 am
Tottenham soccer fans celebrate release of hostage Emily Damari
Spurs, Chelsea, Arsenal supporters set aside intense rivalry to celebrate as they cover up Damari ‘kidnapped’ posters with new stickers celebrating fellow fan’s release
By ToI Staff
Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at a national demonstration for Palestine and Lebanon, in central London, on November 30, 2024. (CARLOS JASSO / AFP)
January 20, 2025, 10:59 am
UK police question Labour ex-chief Corbyn over anti-Israel march; 77 arrested, 9 charged
Lawmaker questioned under caution after protesters allegedly breached conditions set by police aimed at keeping protest away from synagogue; Corbyn’s brother among those charged
By Agencies and ToI Staff
IDF soldiers operate in Gaza in a handout photo published July 7, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 13, 2025, 9:52 pm
London Chabad chastised by British authorities over fundraiser for IDF soldier
UK law forbids charities raising money for foreign militaries; Chabad house says commission’s decision ‘regrettable,’ but doesn’t dispute it, says it won’t happen again
By JTA
Israeli actor Lior Raz meets King Charles III at premier of Gladiator II in London, UK, November 13, 2024. (Screenshot @hebroyalUK on X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 14, 2024, 11:51 pm
Israeli action star Lior Raz meets King Charles at London premiere
Fauda’s Raz shakes hands with UK monarch on the red carpet for much-anticipated sequel Gladiator II, which stars Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal
By ToI Staff
Anti-Israel protesters hold flags and placards during a march in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza, in London, November 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
November 2, 2024, 7:30 pm
Thousands at London anti-Israel march; Manchester activists steal bust of Chaim Weizmann
Police arrest man in UK capital for sign they say ‘supported terror’; in Manchester, activists nab effigy of Israel’s first president on anniversary of Balfour Declaration
By ToI Staff
A swastika raked into a sand trap at the Hendon Golf Club in London, UK, October 11, 2024. (Screenshot from @darrengrimes_ on X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 14, 2024, 11:12 am
Swastika, antisemitic slogans daubed at golf club in Jewish area of London
Police probing vandalism at Hendon Golf Club in northwest London on eve of Yom Kippur as a hate crime; London’s mayor says he’s ‘sickened’ by the incident
By ToI Staff
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