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Pro-Palestinian Thugs Bully Jews at Aliyah Event in London | WATCH
In a fiery London clash, pro-Palestine activists unleash chaos at a synagogue's Aliyah event, blasting "Stolen Lands Sold Here" projections and igniting heated standoffs under heavy police guard.
A pro-Palestine demonstration targeted a synagogue in London's St John's Wood neighborhood yesterday, where an event promoting Aliyah (Jewish immigration to Israel) was underway, highlighting ongoing strains between pro-Palestinian activists and Jewish communities during the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The gathering at St John's Wood United Synagogue, organized by the World Zionist Organization, ran from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and provided information for British Jews considering relocation to Israel.
Protesters, including some Jewish anti-Zionist activists, assembled outside, chanting slogans and projecting messages like "Stolen Lands Sold Here" onto the building.
They criticized the event as promoting settlement on disputed lands, with one group defending their stance as anti-Zionist rather than antisemitic.
A heavy police presence enforced exclusion zones to separate the protesters from the synagogue entrance and a smaller pro-Israel counter-demonstration.
Officers relocated the main group around the corner after they approached the gates, preventing direct confrontations.
No arrests were reported, though synagogue attendees expressed frustration, accusing police of inadequate protection and allowing intimidation near a place of worship.
The United Synagogue, overseeing the venue, emphasized that "Jewish life has to be allowed to continue in the UK without fear," underscoring broader concerns about rising antisemitism linked to protests near Jewish institutions since the Israel-Gaza war began.
This incident echoes similar events, such as calls to cancel pro-Palestinian marches amid fears of diverting police resources from protecting vulnerable communities.