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Police officers stand in front of supporters of British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, during the 'Unite The Kingdom' rally in central London on May 16, 2026. (Toby Shepheard / AFP)
May 17, 2026, 8:43 pm
London police: 20 right-wing, 12 anti-Israel protesters arrested in dueling rallies
Hate crimes account for arrests of nine attendees of massive rally organized by anti-Islam provocateur Tommy Robinson, and two participants of opposing Nakba march
By AFP and ToI Staff
Anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian protesters march in central London, at the same time as a larger anti-immigration protest led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, May 16, 2026. (Lidia Pedro / AFPTV / AFP)
May 16, 2026, 10:46 pm
London police arrest 31 amid massive anti-migrant protest, smaller anti-Israel march
Police deploy 4,000 officers to maintain order in largest operation in years; UK’s PM Starmer says far-right firebrand Tommy Robinson ‘peddling hatred and division’
By Agencies
Left: Anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian protesters during a demonstration in London, Feb. 17, 2024; (R) A demonstrator stands on the head of the South Bank lionon the side of the Westminster Bridge, during a Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march in London, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
May 16, 2026, 10:08 am
Tens of thousands set to rally in London for concurrent far-right, anti-Israel protests
4,000 police officers to deploy alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters; restrictions aim to keep 2 groups apart; major soccer event also being held in UK capital
By AFP and ToI Staff
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protesters gather on Whitehall after a march through central London, on May 17, 2025, calling for a "Free Palestine" and an end to "the Genocide," as they commemorate the 77th anniversary of the "Nakba." (Henry Nicholls/AFP)
May 14, 2026, 4:46 am
UK cops plan ‘unprecedented’ operation for concurrent Nakba Day, ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rallies
British police say they will be using ‘the most assertive possible use of our powers’ to prevent unrest on Saturday, when at least 80,000 are expected to attend protests
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Police officers secure a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstration outside Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, on November 6, 2025, ahead of the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. (HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
November 7, 2025, 5:37 am
Maccabi Tel Aviv loses 2-0 in England match, with its fans banned and protests outside stadium
Defeat unfolds under tight security in Birmingham; police arrest 11 at anti-Israel demonstration as counter-protest features ‘keep antisemitism out of football’ sign
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A poster that reads 'Give Zionism the red card' is seen on a lamp post near Villa Park in Birmingham on November 6, 2025 ahead of the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
November 6, 2025, 5:08 pm
700 cops deployed ahead of Maccabi match in UK; activists plaster city with anti-Israel posters
Anti-Israel rallies and counterprotests planned ahead of soccer game against Aston Villa after local officials banned Israeli fans, citing fears for their safety
By Agencies and ToI Staff
MK Gilad Kariv (The Democrats) chairs a meeting of the Knesset Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee, October 21, 2025. (Sam Sokol/ Times of Israel)
October 21, 2025, 7:51 pm
‘Disgrace’: Knesset Diaspora panel chair pans Chikli for inviting British firebrand
Opposition MK Kariv says Tommy Robinson’s visit shows Diaspora minister ‘uninterested in fighting antisemitism’; representatives of his ministry and Foreign Ministry deny involvement
By Sam Sokol
Anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, speaks during a public address in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 18, 2025. (REUTERS/Ammar Awad)
October 19, 2025, 5:10 pm
Tommy Robinson sees UK’s right-wing Reform party winning power, says leader won’t be ‘friend of Israel’
Far-right, anti-Islam activist says Nigel Farage would need to be pushed on policies regarding hostile Muslims; tells supportive Tel Aviv crowd that Israel is also ‘flooded with migration’
By Alexander Cornwell
British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson speaks in Tel Aviv, on October 18, 2025. (Screen capture via Avi Yemini on YouTube)
October 19, 2025, 10:56 am
Tommy Robinson draws crowd of 1,000 in Tel Aviv amid controversy; protester attacked
Supporters praise free speech while critics denounce antisemitic past; heckler violently accosted by attendees after calling the controversial figure a ‘racist’
By Stav Levaton
British far-right anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson arrives at Ben Gurion Airport, October 15, 2025 (X screenshot)
October 16, 2025, 7:50 am
UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson in Israel after invite from Likud minister
Founder of the English Defense League, whom leading British Jewish groups have denounced as ‘a thug,’ says Israel represents ‘all the things that we as British people hold dear’
By ToI Staff
Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli (L) attends a session at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 7, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90); British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, marches with supporters through central London during a 'Free speech' march, on September 13, 2025. (CARLOS JASSO / AFP)
October 5, 2025, 6:55 am
Diaspora minister spars with main UK Jewish groups over his praise and invite for far-right activist
Groups slam Chikli for inviting Tommy Robinson to Israel, say most British Jews abhor him; minister retorts by accusing Board of Deputies, main Jewish representative group, of aligning with ‘left-wing, woke parties’
By ToI Staff
Demonstrators take part in the Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march and rally near Westminster, London, September 13, 2025. (Joanna Chan/AP)
September 17, 2025, 7:53 am
Britain looks for answers after huge far-right rally
Anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson drew 150,000 to protest in what is seen as indication fringe politics is going mainstream
By James Pheby
Anti-immigration and right-wing protesters walk through central London waving flags during a 'Free speech' march, on September 13, 2025. (CARLOS JASSO / AFP)
September 13, 2025, 6:04 pm
Over 100,000 take part in major right-wing, anti-immigration march in London
Several Israeli flags and MAGA hats seen at demonstration organized by far-right firebrand Tommy Robinson, as some protesters mourn slain US activist Charlie Kirk
By Agencies and ToI Staff
FILE: People participate in a "March Against Antisemitism" in London on November 26, 2023. (Andy Solomon / Shutterstock)
April 15, 2024, 5:00 pm
As October 7 sharpens split in UK’s far right, Jews give no quarter to either side
British Jewry is rebuffing groups exploiting the war to spread Islamophobia under the guise of Israel support, to say nothing of those lustily doubling down on antisemitism and anti-Zionism
By Robert Philpot
Illustrative: Protesters wave Israeli flags and hold placards at a rally against antisemitism in front of Big Ben at the UK Houses of Parliament in central London, November 26, 2023. (Justin Tallis / AFP)
November 26, 2023, 9:06 pm
‘Zero tolerance for antisemitism’: Tens of thousands march against hate in London
In largest march for decades against Jew-hatred, demonstrators, some waving Israeli flags, are joined by ex-UK prime minister Boris Johnson, a day after mass rally for Palestinians
By Agencies
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