The Metropolitan Police in London is actively searching for individuals who were seen carrying antisemitic placards during a pro-Palestinian march. The march, which took place on Saturday, saw hundreds of thousands of people calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s conflict with Hamas. While the demonstration remained mostly peaceful, images on social media showed some protesters carrying offensive signs. The police have responded to these posts, stating that they are working to identify those involved, including individuals wearing Hamas-style headbands. The editor of the Jewish Chronicle, Jake Wallis Simons, criticized the police for not upholding the law during the demonstration, claiming that there were instances of old antisemitism being repackaged. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the acts of antisemitism and violence, with Sunak stating that all criminality must be met with the full force of the law. The police made several arrests during the protest, and investigations are ongoing.
