Met Police chief accused of misinformation over Palestine marches synagogues claim

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Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley claimed on Friday that pro-Palestine march organisers repeatedly sought to march near synagogues, prompting Palestine Solidarity Campaign deputy director Ryvka Bernard and Stop the War Coalition convener Lindsey German to reject his statements as "dishonest" and "simply untrue," asserting their marches have never targeted Jewish sites. The dispute reflects broader tensions in the UK over pro-Palestine demonstrations since October 2023, with organisers warning Rowley's comments risk heightening community tensions while planning to proceed with a scheduled 16 May march in London.

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Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 15:12 Organisers accuse Mark Rowley of dishonesty over claim they were 'intent to march near synagogues', while a leading rabbi highlights Jewish presence among protesters Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley pictured in central London heading to a Cobra meeting to discuss Wednesday's stabbing attack in Golders Green (AFP) Off The organisers of the pro-Palestine marches that take place in central London have strongly criticised remarks by Met

Met Police chief accused of misinformation over Palestine marches synagogues claim

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