LONDON (AP) — London’s police commissioner will meet with senior members of the Jewish community on Monday after the force bungled its apology for suggesting an “openly Jewish’’ man’s presence along the route of a pro-Palestinian march risked provoking the demonstrators.
Amid calls for his resignation, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley is also expected to meet with London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Home Secretary James Cleverly, who together are responsible for law and order in the city.
“We remain focused on doing everything possible to ensure Jewish Londoners feel safe in this city,” the Metropolitan Police Service said in a statement Sunday. “We know recent events and some of our recent actions have contributed to concerns felt by many.”
The meeting comes as London police struggle to manage tensions sparked by the Israel-Hamas war, with some Jewish residents saying they feel threatened by repeated pro-Palestinian marches through the streets of the U.K. capital.
Syrian first lady Asma Assad diagnosed with leukemia, president's office says
World leaders must break deadly cycle of global warming at COP28 climate conference, warns UN chief
China unveils new measures to streamline foreign exchange business processes
Rohingya ordered by Myanmar officer to ‘fight for our faith’ — Radio Free Asia
Scheffler back to work at Colonial and Stricker returns to Senior PGA in Michigan
Police respond to shooting on university campus in Las Vegas, suspect dead
Stabbing at Sydney mall kills 6 before suspect is shot dead, police say
Paintsil, Fagúndez spark Galaxy to 3
Andretti Global makes key engineering hire in bid to earn a spot in Formula 1
In politically riven Pennsylvania, primary voters will pick candidates in presidential contest year
At least 40 villagers shot dead in latest violence in Nigeria's conflict
UN rights chief highlights peace, security in human rights protection