Pro- and anti-Israel demonstrators confront each other outside a London synagogue hosting the “Great Israeli Real Estate Event,” with protesters saying the gathering promotes the sale of property in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The event is held at Edgware United Synagogue, according to multiple reports, after its venue and links to settlement-related companies drew political and legal pressure. More than 100 UK MPs and peers urge the government to stop the event, arguing it is tied to colonial expansion and land seized from Palestinians. London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemns attempts to sell settlement-linked property and says he discussed the event with the Metropolitan Police and other government departments. Legal groups also write to the Met, asking investigators to assess whether possible offences could be involved and whether evidence should be preserved. Photos and footage from the day show counter-demonstrators and activists shouting and at times threatening and attacking protesters, leading some protesters to be arrested, according to accounts from journalists on the scene. The organisers of the event have denied that it promotes settlement land for sale, later saying that references to specific settlement properties in printed materials occurred “by mistake.” Separate reports say the UK government guidance advises businesses against economic activity connected to illegal settlements, and ministers refer to considering further steps.
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with pro-Israel activists outside London settlement-linked real estate event
Pro- and anti-Israel demonstrators confront each other outside a London synagogue hosting the “Great Israeli Real Estate Event,” with protesters saying the gathering promotes the sale of property in i...
- More than 100 UK MPs and peers call for the cancellation of the “Great Israeli Real Estate Event” in London, linking it to illegal Israeli settlement-linked land sales.
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan opposes the event and says he discussed concerns with the Metropolitan Police and other government departments.
- Legal groups send letters to the Met seeking investigation and consideration of preventative measures, including potential Serious Crime Prevention Orders.
- The event takes place at Edgware United Synagogue, where protesters and counter-protesters gather; video and witness accounts describe clashes, threats, and disruption.
- The event organisers deny promoting settlement land for sale and later say settlement references in printed materials appeared “by mistake.”
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2 months agoPamphlets from event featured projects in West Bank and East Jerusalem despite previous denials by organisersAn Israeli real estate event in north London appears to have advertised the sale of land in Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, despite previous denials that illegal settlement properties would be marketed at the event.Pamphlets shared with the Guardian from the event on Sunday showed real estate projects in Ma’ale Adumim, Givat Ze’ev, Kfar Eldad and Teneh Omarim in the occupied West Bank, as well as Ramat Eshkol and Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem. Continue reading...
2 months agoLondon real estate event admits promoting Israeli settlement property 'by mistake' Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:04 Middle East Eye earlier revealed details of properties advertised in illegal Israeli settlements at the event, which was held at the Edgware United Synagogue in London Demonstrators and counter-demonstrators face off outside the Great Israeli Real Estate Event on Sunday (MEE/Maya Saad) Off Organisers of a London real estate event have admitted properties in illegal Israeli settlements were promoted at the event last Sunday, saying it happened "by mistake". But they also defended the event, saying "it is outrageous that in this day and age, anyone would seek to deny British Jews the right to purchase property anywhere in the world". Organisers of the Great Israeli Real Estate Event appeared to deny that Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are on "stolen Palestinian land". On Monday, Middle East Eye revealed details of properties advertised in illegal Israeli settlements at the event, which was held at the Edgware United Synagogue in London. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced on Tuesday that ministers have asked the Advertising Standards Authority to investigate the event. In a statement later on Tuesday, the event's organisers said properties in the occupied West Bank were included in printed material "by mistake". A spokesperson said: "We would like to re-emphasise that the venue made it clear to us that we were not in any way to promote the sale of Israeli real estate over the Green Line, and all participating vendors agreed to abide by that requirement. "At the same time, we believe it is outrageous that in this day and age, anyone would seek to deny British Jews the right to purchase property anywhere in the world, whether in Paris, New York, or Israel." 'Disputed' not occupied Event organisers appeared to dispute that Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are "stolen Palestinian land", although they are illegal under international law and recognised as such by the British government. The UK considers the West Bank to be part of the "Occupied Palestinian Territories". Israeli settlers attack Christian village as West Bank violence escalates Read More » Instead, the event's organisers characterised the area as "disputed". The event organisers said: "We also noticed false accusations on social media claiming that vendors at the event were selling ‘stolen Palestinian land’. "These allegations are simply untrue. No one at the event promoted or spoke about properties in the ‘disputed territories’, such as Givat Zeev or Kfar Eldad. "Their mention in the event brochure was made in error for which we apologise." Organisers further said "we firmly reject the attempt to delegitimise established neighbourhoods in Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city, which are home to diverse communities and have long been part of the city’s urban fabric." East Jerusalem is occupied Palestinian territory under international law, and according to the British government. Complaint to Charity Commission On Monday the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP), a UK-based legal group, submitted a formal complaint about the synagogue which hosted the event to the Charity Commission. It said the ICJP "possesses documented evidence demonstrating that exhibitors participating in the event promoted and marketed residential property located in illegal Israeli settlements established in the [occupied Palestinian territories]". Exclusive: Illegal settlements promoted in London at Great Israeli Real Estate Event Read More » The Charity Commission told MEE on Wednesday morning: "We are assessing concerns raised with us about an event held at a synagogue affiliated with United Synagogue. Our assessment will determine what regulatory role there is, if any, for the Commission. "In line with our guidance, the charity has submitted a serious incident report relating to concerns raised about the event." On Tuesday MEE published photos of brochures and leaflets at the event. Harey Zahav developers participated in the event, promoting Kfar Eldad, an illegal West Bank settlement south of Bethlehem, and Teneh Omarim, another illegal settlement near Hebron. Tivuch Shelly, a major Israeli real estate agency, advertised property in Ma'ale Adumim - an occupied West Bank settlement - in a brochure at the event, describing an "exciting new project just 10 minutes from Jerusalem!". The company Jerusalem Real Estate advertised projects in French Hill and Ramat Eshkol, illegal settlements in occupied East Jerusalem, in a brochure. Africa Israel also advertised the "Soho Jerusalem" development in the Katomon area in West Jerusalem. Africa Israel has been involved in several projects in settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. UK Politics News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0
2 months agoLondon's Met Police not investigating Great Israeli Real Estate Event Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 06/16/2026 - 14:43 On Monday Middle East Eye revealed details of properties advertised in illegal Israeli settlements at the event Police from the Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) at the site of an incident outside a Natwest Bank on Golders Green Road in north London on 8 May 2026 (AFP) Off London's Metropolitan Police are not investigating the Great Israeli Real Estate Event which took place on Sunday, Middle East Eye has learnt. The revelation comes after British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that ministers have asked the Advertising Standards Authority to investigate the event, which was held at the Edgware United Synagogue in London. On Monday Middle East Eye revealed details of properties advertised in illegal Israeli settlements at the event, which was held at the Edgware United Synagogue. MEE understands the Met has received a referral relating to the event and has grouped it with other referrals relating to what the force calls the "Israel-Hamas conflict". A Counter Terrorism Policing spokesperson said: “The Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) War Crimes Team has received around 240 referrals relating to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict since 7 October, 2023." The spokesperson added: “At this time, there is no UK-based investigation into any matters relating to this particular conflict." The spokesperson said the team would not comment "on the specific nature of each and every referral". They further said: "Each and every referral made to the War Crimes Team is reviewed in line with War Crimes/Crimes Against Humanity Referral Guidelines, jointly agreed by police and the Crown Prosecution Service." Last Friday, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: "I share concerns about the Great Israeli Real Estate Event taking place in our city, which I oppose, and that's why I've discussed this directly with the Met Police. "I'm informed that any allegations of criminality relating to the potentially unlawful sale of property at the event would be assessed by the Met with a view to investigation." 'Blatant disregard of international law' On Monday the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP), a UK-based legal group, sent photographs of brochures and leaflets advertising property in illegal settlements from Sunday's event to London's Metropolitan Police. Orlaith Roe, the ICJP’s public affairs and communications officer, said n Monday: "This is a question not only about political will but also about the blatant disregard of international law, not only by Israel via promoting the purchase of properties in illegal settlements as part of their sovereign territory, but also by the UK government which positions itself time and again as a champion of international law." Exclusive: Illegal settlements promoted in London at Great Israeli Real Estate Event Read More » In parliament on Tuesday, Green Party MP Ellie Chowns said that Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper was told last week "the UK would be hosting a Great Israeli Real Estate Event" and that "she undertook to look into it". Chowns continued: "That event took place. At that event, properties in illegal settlements were being marketed on British territory. "The government has been sent the evidence about this. How is it that this government fails even to prevent the marketing of illegal property in this country and still fails to take action?" Cooper replied that "we have been very clear that not only should no businesses be engaging in trade and marketing around the illegal settlements, they certainly should not be doing so on UK soil. "And that is why my colleague, the minister for the Middle East and North Africa, and also the DCMS [Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport], have raised this directly with the advertising standards agency because we take this so seriously. "We have asked them now to urgently look into this and to reassure us that if there is any evidence of the advertising or promotion of property in illegal settlements at this or any other events, they will uphold the law, regulations and guidance that apply." UK Politics News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0
2 months agoPhotos prove London event marketed illegal Israeli settlement properties Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:44 The Great Israeli Real Estate Event promoted illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory Israelis gather at the ancient archaeological site of "Herod’s Pool" near the Jewish settlement of Petzael, in the Israeli occupied Palestinian West Bank, on 15 June 2026 (AFP) Off Middle East Eye is publishing photos of brochures and leaflets at the event which advertised property in occupied Palestinian territory and promoted companies with links to illegal settlements. The revelations come as British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that ministers have asked the Advertising Standards Authority to investigate the Great Israeli Real Estate Event which took place on Sunday. On Monday, Middle East Eye revealed details of properties advertised in illegal Israeli settlements at the event, which was held at the Edgware United Synagogue. This comes as the Edgware United Synagogue has been referred to Britain's charity regulator for hosting the event. On Monday the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP), a UK-based legal group, submitted a formal complaint to the Charity Commission. It said the ICJP "possesses documented evidence demonstrating that exhibitors participating in the event promoted and marketed residential properly located in illegal Israeli settlements established in the [occupied Palestinian territories]". Harey Zahav developers participated in the event, promoting Kfar Eldad, an illegal West Bank settlement south of Bethlehem, and Teneh Omarim, another illegal settlement near Hebron. Harey Zahav developers promoted Kfar Eldad, an illegal West Bank settlement south of Bethlehem, and Teneh Omarim, another illegal settlement near Hebron (MEE) Tivuch Shelly, a major Israeli real estate agency, advertised property in Ma'ale Adumim - an occupied West Bank settlement - in a brochure at the event, describing an "exciting new project just 10 minutes from Jerusalem!". It read: "Located in a thriving, established Anglo community with excellent schools and outstanding community services." The brochure promoted "several resale homes available in Ma'ale Adumim... some with pools!" Tivuch Shelly, a major Israeli real estate agency, advertised property in Ma'ale Adumim - a West Bank settlement - in a brochure at the event (MEE) The company Jerusalem Real Estate (JRE) advertised projects in French Hill and Ramat Eshkol, illegal settlements in occupied East Jerusalem, in a brochure. It said: "At JRE, we guide foreign buyers and sellers through premium resales and new developments in Jerusalem's most sought-after-Anglo neighbourhoods." The company Jerusalem Real Estate (JRE) advertised projects in French Hill and Ramat Eshkol, illegal settlements in occupied East Jerusalem, in a brochure at the event (MEE) The ICPJ requested "that the Charity Commission open an urgent regulatory compliance case into Edgware United Synagogue and the conduct of its trustees in connection with the hosting of the event, which promoted property located in illegal Israeli settlements". The letter said the synagogue's "hosting of an event that promoted property located in Israeli settlements is a flagrant breach of its obligations as a charity". Africa Israel also advertised the "Soho Jerusalem" development in the Katomon area in West Jerusalem. Africa Israel has been involved in several projects in settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Africa Israel has been involved in several projects in settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. (MEE) In parliament on Tuesday, Green Party MP Ellie Chowns said that the foreign secretary was told last week "the UK would be hosting a Great Israeli Real Estate Event" and that "she undertook to look into it". Chowns continued: "That event took place. At that event properties in illegal settlements were being marketed on British territory. The government has been sent the evidence about this. How is it that this government fails even to prevent the marketing of illegal property in this country and still fails to take action?" Cooper replied that "we have been very clear that not only should no businesses be engaging in trade and marketing around the illegal settlements, they certainly should not be doing so on UK soil. "And that is why my colleague, the minister for the Middle East and North Africa, and also the DCMS [Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport], have raised this directly with the advertising standards agency [sic] because we take this so seriously. "We have asked them bow to urgently look into this and to reassure us that if there is any evidence of the advertising or promotion of property in illegal settlements at this or any other events, they will uphold the law, regulations and guidance that apply." Undermining public trust Orlaith Roe, the ICJP’s public affairs and communications officer, said: "If charities can use their premises and resources to host events connected to illegal settlement activity without scrutiny or consequence, public trust in charity regulation is seriously undermined. "The Charity Commission must open an urgent investigation, and the government must ensure that its actions match its stated commitment to upholding international law." Exclusive: Illegal settlements promoted in London at Great Israeli Real Estate Event Read More » The ICJP also sent photographs of brochures and leaflets advertising property in illegal settlements from Sunday's event to London's Metropolitan Police. MEE has contacted the Charity Commission and the Met for comment. The government said last week it would "explicitly advise businesses against economic and financial activity in illegal settlements". MEE has attempted to reach the real estate event's organisers for comment. The Edgware United Synagogue has also been contacted for comment about the event but has not responded. Organisers denied last week in comments to Jewish News that the event would feature land for sale in the occupied West Bank, saying: "All exhibitors, without exception, will provide information about properties and projects within the Green Line. "We believe that these ridiculous allegations are motivated by anti-Israeli and terrorist supporters, seeking only excuses to attack Jews in general and the State of Israel in particular." Occupation News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0
2 months agoExclusive: Illegal settlements promoted in London at Great Israeli Real Estate Event A Middle East Eye investigation can reveal details of properties advertised in occupied Palestinian territory, including illegal Israeli settlements, at the Great Israeli Real Estate Event on Sunday. This comes after London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Friday he had discussed the event with the Metropolitan Police, and that he had been "informed that any allegations of criminality relating to the potentially unlawful sale of property at the event would be assessed by the Met with a view to investigation". MEE revealed details last week of companies set to participate in the event which had extensive links to illegal Israeli settlements. On Sunday MEE saw numerous photos from the event, which was held at the Edgware United Synagogue. The company Jerusalem Real Estate (JRE) advertised projects in French Hill and Ramat Eshkol, illegal settlements in occupied East Jerusalem, in a brochure at the event. Read more: Exclusive: Illegal settlements promoted in London at Great Israeli Real Estate Event
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