Lauren Booth, the sister-in-law of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and a convert to Islam, has ignited widespread controversy after resurfaced comments from a 2025 interview in which she described the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel as "a legendary day in the Ummah's history."
Booth, 58, who is the half-sister of Cherie Blair, made the remarks during an interview with the Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak.
She stated that the events of that day, which saw Hamas terrorists kill approximately 1,200 people and take over 250 hostages in southern Israel, marked a "tipping point" that could inspire "millions" to turn to the Quran, citing the "steadfastness and sabr [patience]" of Palestinians in Gaza.
Booth also expressed support for a "free Palestine from the river to the sea," a phrase often interpreted as calling for the elimination of Israel, though proponents argue it advocates for Palestinian rights and equality.






