On Saturday, Israel Embassy London joined thousands of participants for the “Britain Against Antisemitism” march in London to demonstrate against rising antisemitism in Britain. This powerful demonstration brought together Jewish communities, political leaders, and advocates for social justice; its purpose being to emphasize the urgent need to combat hate speech, violence and discrimination directed against Jewish people.
The march, organized by a coalition of Jewish organizations and taking place in central London, saw participants walk past iconic landmarks such as Trafalgar Square and Parliament to demonstrate solidarity with the Jewish community while calling for stronger measures against antisemitic rhetoric and actions.
Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, Israel’s ambassador to the UK, led Israeli participation at this event alongside other embassy officials and members of the diplomatic corps. Hotovely condemned rising antisemitic incidents across Europe while emphasizing unity against all forms of hatred.
“The rise of antisemitism over recent years is deeply troubling and requires immediate action,” stated Hotovely. “The Israeli Embassy stands with Jewish communities worldwide in proclaiming ‘enough is enough.’ We won’t allow antisemitism to flourish and will work closely with our allies to ensure our communities remain free from hatred.”
The march comes amid an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents reported in the UK, such as verbal abuse, physical attacks and vandalism of Jewish places of worship and property. According to CST – a charity dedicated to monitoring antisemitism incidents – there has been an alarming increase in hate crimes over the last year particularly during periods of increased political tension in the Middle East.
Participants of the march carried banners reading “No Place for Hate” and “Stand Up Against Antisemitism,” with messages of unity and peace. Jewish community leaders, political figures, and activists addressed the crowd by demanding increased educational initiatives to raise awareness of antisemitism’s harmful effect on society.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed his support for both the march and its larger movement to combat antisemitism in a statement prior to its taking place. Johnson asserted: “We should never accept any form of antisemitism in society” while adding: “The British government is committed to making sure Jewish people live free from fear and prejudice while standing together with Jewish communities in rejecting all forms of hateful bigotry.”
While the march was an expression of unity, it also served to draw attention to the ongoing challenges confronting Jewish communities across Europe and worldwide. Organisers stressed the need for continued vigilance and action from both governments and civil society institutions against any form of racism or discrimination that may emerge in future.
Participants were comprised of individuals from diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds who came together in support of this event to fight hatred in all its forms and promote an inclusive society where people of different faiths can coexist peacefully.
As the march concluded, its message of unity and resilience echoed throughout the crowd – with attendees vowing to fight antisemitism and other forms of discrimination with renewed determination. Participation by the Israeli Embassy reinforced global solidarity as essential in creating an inclusive future.