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Prominent mosque chairman Mohammed Kozbar, who had praised the founder of the Palestinian militant group Hamas was invited to a dinner hosted by the London Met&nbsp;commissioner, reported the Sunday Telegraph, on Saturday (Dec 9).&nbsp;

The event was hosted months after Kozbar’s remarks about the Hamas founder, raising&nbsp;questions about Met’s links to the activist&nbsp;amid criticism over its response to the pro-Palestinian protests in London.&nbsp;

The British capital city like many major cities across the world has witnessed pro-Palestinian protests and pro-Israel rallies since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. In the UK several people at pro-Palestinian rallies have been detained for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/antisemitic-banners-during-pro-palestinian-march-in-london-calling-for-permanent-ceasefire-in-gaza-662995">raising antisemitic slogans</a>.&nbsp;

<h2>About the event at Scotland Yard</h2>

According to the Telegraph, Kozbar attended an evening event alongside senior Met officers in July, &nbsp;five months after he praised Hamas’ founder as “the master of the martyrs of the resistance” and was cited in the official counter-extremism review.

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When asked by the British media about Kozbar’s presence at Scotland Yard, Met police’s headquarters, the London police force told the Telegraph, “We can confirm that Mr Mohammed Kozbar is a member of the London Muslim Communities Forum.”&nbsp;

The event was reportedly organised by the London Muslim Communities Forum or LMCF, a Met “strategic advisory body” and was also addressed by Attiq Malik, a hard-left activist who led the LMCF until November.&nbsp;

The Sunday Telegraph also revealed that he had been filmed chanting “from the river to the sea” and railing against “global censorship by the Zionists”.

Hamas launched one of the deadliest attacks on Israel, on October 7, killing at least 1,200 people and taking around 240 people as hostages, according to Israeli officials.

Israel has since retaliated with constant bombardment of Gaza and a ground operation which according to the Hamas-run government and health ministry has killed more than 17,700 people.&nbsp; 
 
Amid the mounting death toll in Gaza, the Israeli government has faced pressure and criticism to minimise civilian casualties in the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

<h2>Met cuts ties with Malik</h2>

Earlier this year, in an official review of Prevent, the government’s counter-extremism programme, raised concerns that the London branch of the National Association of Muslim Police had praised Kozbar despite evidence that he had “previously supported the founder…of Hamas.”

The Telegraph, citing an image of the event on July 7 said Malik and Kozbar were seen having a conversation which was attended by around 50 representatives of the Muslim community in London to mark Eid.&nbsp;

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The Met police has since cut ties with Malik saying that some “past language and views” were “contrary with our values”.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Kozbar&nbsp;and his deputy secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain in recent posts on X have&nbsp;repeatedly accused Israel of carrying out a “genocide” in Gaza.

Hamas was proscribed by the UK in March 2001, according to the British government’s website.&nbsp;

In response to The Telegraph’s recent report, Kozbar claimed that he was being subjected to “repeated attempts to smear me as I pursue work to foster better community relations”.&nbsp;

He added, “I condemn the targeting of all civilians, whoever they are. It is criminal to indiscriminately murder innocent men, women, and children.”&nbsp;

The mosque chairman also told The Telegraph, that he supports “the Palestinian people and their quest for freedom, as clearly expressed as a basic right within international law”.

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Prominent mosque chairman Mohammed Kozbar, who had praised the founder of the Palestinian militant group Hamas was invited to a dinner hosted by the London Met commissioner, reported the Sunday Telegraph, on Saturday (Dec 9).

Prominent mosque chairman Mohammed Kozbar, who had praised the founder of the Palestinian militant group Hamas was invited to a dinner hosted by the London Met commissioner, reported the Sunday Telegraph, on Saturday (Dec 9). The event was hosted months after Kozbar’s remarks about the Hamas founder, raising questions about Met’s links to the activist amid criticism over its response to the pro-Palestinian protests in London. The British capital city like many major cities across the world has witnessed pro-Palestinian protests and pro-Israel rallies since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. In the UK several people at pro-Palestinian rallies have been detained for raising antisemitic slogans. About the event at Scotland Yard According to the Telegraph, Kozbar attended an evening event alongside senior Met officers in July, five months after he praised Hamas’ founder as “the master of the martyrs of the resistance” and was cited in the official counter-extremism review. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: Gaza death toll mounts to 17,770 as heavy fighting continues, claims Hamas When asked by the British media about Kozbar’s presence at Scotland Yard, Met police’s headquarters, the London police force told the Telegraph, “We can confirm that Mr Mohammed Kozbar is a member of the London Muslim Communities Forum.” The event was reportedly organised by the London Muslim Communities Forum or LMCF, a Met “strategic advisory body” and was also addressed by Attiq Malik, a hard-left activist who led the LMCF until November. The Sunday Telegraph also revealed that he had been filmed chanting “from the river to the sea” and railing against “global censorship by the Zionists”. Hamas launched one of the deadliest attacks on Israel, on October 7, killing at least 1,200 people and taking around 240 people as hostages, according to Israeli officials. Israel has since retaliated with constant bombardment of Gaza and a ground operation which according to the Hamas-run government and health ministry has killed more than 17,700 people. Amid the mounting death toll in Gaza, the Israeli government has faced pressure and criticism to minimise civilian casualties in the Palestinian enclave. Met cuts ties with Malik Earlier this year, in an official review of Prevent, the government’s counter-extremism programme, raised concerns that the London branch of the National Association of Muslim Police had praised Kozbar despite evidence that he had “previously supported the founder…of Hamas.” The Telegraph, citing an image of the event on July 7 said Malik and Kozbar were seen having a conversation which was attended by around 50 representatives of the Muslim community in London to mark Eid. ALSO READ | UK PM Sunak's political enemies were allegedly plotting end of his career in London restaurant: Report The Met police has since cut ties with Malik saying that some “past language and views” were “contrary with our values”. Meanwhile, Kozbar and his deputy secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain in recent posts on X have repeatedly accused Israel of carrying out a “genocide” in Gaza. Hamas was proscribed by the UK in March 2001, according to the British government’s website. In response to The Telegraph’s recent report, Kozbar claimed that he was being subjected to “repeated attempts to smear me as I pursue work to foster better community relations”. He added, “I condemn the targeting of all civilians, whoever they are. It is criminal to indiscriminately murder innocent men, women, and children.” The mosque chairman also told The Telegraph, that he supports “the Palestinian people and their quest for freedom, as clearly expressed as a basic right within international law”. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Prominent mosque chairman who praised Hamas founder invited to dinner with London’s Met police: Report

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The United States on Friday (Dec 8) vetoed the proposed demand by the other&nbsp;United Nations Security Council countries for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, in a bid to shield its longtime ally.

Thirteen other members voted in favour of the draft resolution moved by the United Arab Emirates, while the United Kingdom abstained.&nbsp;

The voting came after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a rare move, formally warned the 15-member council of a global threat from the war, which has now been going on for over two months.

"What is the message we are sending Palestinians if we cannot unite behind a call to halt the relentless bombardment of Gaza?," Deputy UAE U.N. Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab asked the council. 
 
"Indeed, what is the message we are sending civilians across the world who may find themselves in similar situations?"

"The United Arab Emirates is deeply disappointed," said the representative of the UAE. "Regrettably... this council is unable to demand a humanitarian ceasefire."

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<h2>US defends veto</h2>

The United States, defending its veto, said that the resolution still held a call for an unconditional ceasefire.

"This resolution still contains a call for an unconditional ceasefire... it would leave Hamas in place able to repeat what it did on October 7," said US deputy UN representative Robert Wood.

Wood further denounced the UAE stating that the draft resolution was a rushed, imbalanced text "that was divorced from reality, that would not move the needle forward on the ground in any concrete way."

"We do not support this resolution's call for an unsustainable ceasefire that will only plant the seeds for the next war," said Wood.

UK's UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward said that her country abstained because there was no denunciation of Hamas.

"Israel needs to be able to address the threat posed by Hamas and it needs to do so in a manner that abides by international humanitarian law so that such an attack can never be carried out again," she told the council.

Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan did not address the Security Council after the vote, but in a statement said: "A ceasefire will be possible only with the return of all the hostages and the destruction of Hamas."

Washington, being the permanent member of the Security Council, can veto any resolution.

Ahead of the vote, Guterres had said that "the brutality perpetrated by Hamas can never justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people."

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
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The United States on Friday (Dec 8) vetoed the proposed demand by the other United Nations Security Council countries for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, in a bid to shield its longtime ally.

The United States on Friday (Dec 8) vetoed the proposed demand by the other United Nations Security Council countries for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, in a bid to shield its longtime ally. Thirteen other members voted in favour of the draft resolution moved by the United Arab Emirates, while the United Kingdom abstained. The voting came after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a rare move, formally warned the 15-member council of a global threat from the war, which has now been going on for over two months. "What is the message we are sending Palestinians if we cannot unite behind a call to halt the relentless bombardment of Gaza?," Deputy UAE U.N. Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab asked the council. "Indeed, what is the message we are sending civilians across the world who may find themselves in similar situations?" "The United Arab Emirates is deeply disappointed," said the representative of the UAE. "Regrettably... this council is unable to demand a humanitarian ceasefire." Also read: Putin will run again in Russian presidential elections next March US defends veto The United States, defending its veto, said that the resolution still held a call for an unconditional ceasefire. "This resolution still contains a call for an unconditional ceasefire... it would leave Hamas in place able to repeat what it did on October 7," said US deputy UN representative Robert Wood. Wood further denounced the UAE stating that the draft resolution was a rushed, imbalanced text "that was divorced from reality, that would not move the needle forward on the ground in any concrete way." "We do not support this resolution's call for an unsustainable ceasefire that will only plant the seeds for the next war," said Wood. UK's UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward said that her country abstained because there was no denunciation of Hamas. "Israel needs to be able to address the threat posed by Hamas and it needs to do so in a manner that abides by international humanitarian law so that such an attack can never be carried out again," she told the council. Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan did not address the Security Council after the vote, but in a statement said: "A ceasefire will be possible only with the return of all the hostages and the destruction of Hamas." Washington, being the permanent member of the Security Council, can veto any resolution. Ahead of the vote, Guterres had said that "the brutality perpetrated by Hamas can never justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people." (With inputs from agencies)

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India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi, denied signing a document that purportedly answered a parliamentary query underscoring if India had designated Palestinian group Hamas as a terrorist organisation.&nbsp;

The parliamentary query by K Sudhakaran, Congress party's Member of Parliament (MP) from Kerala state's Kannur constituency, was addressed to India's Ministry of External Affairs. It asked if the Indian government had any proposal to declare Hamas as a terrorist organisation in India; and if the Israeli government raised any demand to the government of India to declare the Palestinian group as a terrorist organisation.&nbsp;

A reply was given on the aforementioned query by the Ministry of External Affairs in the name of Minister of State Menakshi Lekhi that&nbsp;read,&nbsp;"Designation of an organisation as terrorist is covered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and declaring any organisation as terrorist is considered as per the provisions of the Act by the relevant government departments."

Lekhi, however, denied that she had signed&nbsp;any paper with the aforementioned question and the subsequent answer.&nbsp;

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The parliamentary paper with Lekhi's reply was previously available on the website of Lok Sabha as well as the Ministry of External Affairs.

<h2>What next?</h2>

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also clarified that the response attributed to Minister Lekhi needs "technical correction" in terms of reflecting the name of V Muraleedharan, who is the other Minister of State for External Affairs.&nbsp;

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Responding to media queries regarding the aforementioned Lok Sabha question answered on 8 December 2023, the MEA official spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi said: "We have noted that Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 980 answered on 8 December 2023 needs a technical correction in terms of reflecting Shri V&nbsp;Muraleedharan as the Minister of State replying to the Parliament Question. This is being suitably undertaken."

India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi, denied signing a document that purportedly answered a parliamentary query underscoring if India had designated Palestinian group Hamas as a terrorist organisation.

India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi, denied signing a document that purportedly answered a parliamentary query underscoring if India had designated Palestinian group Hamas as a terrorist organisation. The parliamentary query by K Sudhakaran, Congress party's Member of Parliament (MP) from Kerala state's Kannur constituency, was addressed to India's Ministry of External Affairs. It asked if the Indian government had any proposal to declare Hamas as a terrorist organisation in India; and if the Israeli government raised any demand to the government of India to declare the Palestinian group as a terrorist organisation. A reply was given on the aforementioned query by the Ministry of External Affairs in the name of Minister of State Menakshi Lekhi that read, "Designation of an organisation as terrorist is covered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and declaring any organisation as terrorist is considered as per the provisions of the Act by the relevant government departments." Lekhi, however, denied that she had signed any paper with the aforementioned question and the subsequent answer. Also read | 'It is time...': Israel urges India to designate Hamas a terrorist organisation The parliamentary paper with Lekhi's reply was previously available on the website of Lok Sabha as well as the Ministry of External Affairs. What next? The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also clarified that the response attributed to Minister Lekhi needs "technical correction" in terms of reflecting the name of V Muraleedharan, who is the other Minister of State for External Affairs. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: India PM Narendra Modi says, 'Israel conflict must not spread' | World DNA | WION × Responding to media queries regarding the aforementioned Lok Sabha question answered on 8 December 2023, the MEA official spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi said: "We have noted that Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 980 answered on 8 December 2023 needs a technical correction in terms of reflecting Shri V Muraleedharan as the Minister of State replying to the Parliament Question. This is being suitably undertaken."

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