This edition of the Leader podcast examines safety concerns for Jewish Londoners following the weekend’s attacks that saw squads of heavily-armed Hamas gunmen launch a massive terror attack in southern Israel.
More than 10 Britons are feared dead or missing - among over 900 hundred now believed to have been killed - with Hamas threatening to kill hostages if Israeli forces continue bombarding the Gaza Strip, with more than 700 Palestinians already dead.
In London, Met Police officers were seen trying to hold back pro-Palestine supporters at a protest on Monday that marked increased tensions near the Israel embassy off Kensington High Street, resulting in three arrests.
Meanwhile, a candlelit vigil by British Jews and Israelis was held outside Downing Street - as a counter demonstration organised by pro-Palestine supporters took place in Trafalgar Square.
We’re joined by Marie van der Zyl, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, to discuss their work in this crisis and Evening Standard crime correspondent Anthony France on the Met police response.
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