Around 50 demonstrators, identifying as members of the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN), gathered outside the Israeli-owned eatery Miznon in Notting Hill, London, chanting slogans like "shut it down" and accusing the establishment of complicity in Israel's actions in Gaza.
The protest led to tense confrontations, with police imposing Section 14 conditions to manage the crowd, resulting in several arrests as demonstrators refused to comply.
Protesters, including those from pro-Palestinian groups like IJAN and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, claim the action is not rooted in antisemitism but in opposition to the restaurant's alleged ties to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.-Israeli initiative accused of facilitating genocidal acts in Gaza.
Specifically, co-owner Shahar Segal, a former GHF spokesperson, is highlighted for his role in what demonstrators describe as a "fake aid operation" that lures Palestinians into "deadly traps".
They emphasize that the focus is on complicity in "war crimes", not the owners' Israeli or Jewish identity, drawing parallels to boycotts against apartheid-era South Africa.
Similar protests have occurred intermittently since September 2025, with some involving pots, pans, and informational leaflets to "raise awareness" [read: spread hate].
