Sadiq Khan emphasizes the need for Londoners to unite against hate, stating that conflict in the Middle East often leads to a rise in hate crimes in the capital.
"With the appalling further escalation of the conflict in Lebanon, Israel, Gaza and the region, I'm appealing to Londoners to continue to look out for their friends and neighbours whatever their faith and backgrounds and stand united against all forms of hate."
Mr. Khan pointed out: "We have seen an abhorrent and completely unacceptable rise in hate crime over the last year, particularly antisemitism and Islamophobia which has profoundly impacted our Jewish and Muslim communities in London."
He stated, "I'm determined to tackle it head on by investing in grassroots projects which empower our communities to stand up to hate and intolerance where they are, so that we can stop the spread of hateful narratives, reject extremist ideologies and do more to safeguard vulnerable young Londoners from radicalisation and misinformation online."
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