Jonathan Hall, the head of the UK’s terrorism watchdog, has called for a temporary stop on pro-Palestine marches in Britain. Speaking to Times Radio and the BBC, Hall linked recent anti-Semitic attacks in London to protests against Israel’s war in Gaza, although he did not provide evidence for the claim. His comments came after a stabbing incident in the Golders Green area of north London, where two Jewish people were injured. Police described the suspect as someone with “serious violence and mental health issues”. Hall said attacks targeting Jewish communities are now “the biggest national security emergency” in the UK since 2017. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police approved areas in central London for a far-right protest led by Tommy Robinson on May 16. At the same time, authorities rejected a requested route for a Nakba commemoration march organised by pro-Palestine groups.