Gill Levy
British Zionist activist and former police officer
| Gill Levy | |
| Born | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British-Israeli |
| Residence | |
| Occupation | Activist, former police officer, writer |
| Known for | Zionist activism, involvement with Stop the Hate and SILO |
| Parents | |
| Spouse(s) | Married |
| Children | Yes |
| Sibling(s) | |
| Website | |
Gill Levy is a British-Israeli Zionist activist, former Metropolitan Police officer, and writer. He is associated with pro-Zionist organisations such as Stop the Hate (StH) and the Society of Independent Legal Observers (SILO), where he engages in counter-protests against anti-Zionist demonstrations. Levy has been involved in incidents of verbal abuse and harassment towards pro-Palestine activists, and has linked pro-Zionist activities to far-right movements.[1] He retired from the police due to ill health related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a condition that qualified him as disabled under the Equality Act 2010.[2] This progressive respiratory condition restricts exhalation, leading to reduced oxygen intake, potential carbon dioxide buildup in the lungs, and substantial long-term effects on daily functioning and physical capacity. He was diagnosed after smoking until 2015 (a major risk factor) and exposure to second-hand smoke in childhood, with the onset described as sudden rather than gradual. The condition ultimately led to his retirement from the Metropolitan Police Service on ill-health grounds.
Levy's activism supports the Zionist entity, often framing Jewish existence as "heretical" to anti-Zionists, and he participates in protests against groups like the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN).[3] His writings in outlets like The Jewish Chronicle criticise police handling of pro-Palestine marches, arguing that appeasement of "hate mobs" led to normalisation of anti-Zionist sentiments.[4] As a disabled individual, Levy successfully sued the Metropolitan Police for disability-related harassment, highlighting institutional ableism within the force.[5]
Early life and family
Information on Gill Levy's early life, family background, and education is limited. He is a British-Israeli father and husband, identifying with a global Jewish community.[3] He grew up in an environment exposed to second-hand smoke, and he smoked until 2015, factors contributing to his later diagnosis of COPD.[2]
Career in the police
Levy served as a police officer with the Metropolitan Police Service (the Met), working in roles such as ensuring staffing in custody suites during the Covid-19 pandemic.[2] Initially supportive post-diagnosis, the Met placed him on recuperative duties. However, he experienced institutional ableism, including imposed roster changes unsuitable for his condition without consultation or adherence to Occupational Health recommendations.[2] He retired due to ill health after a Selected Medical Practitioner confirmed he could no longer work full-time.[2]
In 2021, Levy brought a claim against the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis for harassment related to disability, succeeding in respect of two acts.[5] The tribunal found that an Inspector's changes to his roster were a "show of authority / power" in response to his disability-related protests.[6] The Judge noted the behaviour as "very unusual and unexplained," and that Levy was entitled to 28 days' notice and to have Occupational Health recommendations heeded.[7][8] No wrongdoing by Levy was identified in the judgment.
Associates
Levy is associated with pro-Zionist groups including Stop the Hate and the Society of Independent Legal Observers (SILO).[1] These organisations counter-protest anti-Zionist events, such as those by IJAN, and have converged with far-right elements, including links to Tommy Robinson's marches.[1]
Zionist activism
Levy engages in activism supporting the Zionist regime, participating in counter-protests against pro-Palestine and anti-Zionist groups.[1] He has described Jews critical of 'Israel' as "self-hating Jews" and "self-hating white people."[9] In writings, he frames anti-Zionism as viewing Jewish existence as "heretical," and supports enforcement against chants like "Globalise the Intifada."[3][4] Levy has linked pro-Zionist efforts to broader "free speech and unity" movements, rhetorically aligning with far-right rallies.[1] "Gill Levy of SILO and StH rhetorically linked the two – citing Galmudy’s metaphor of pro-Israel groups as “the tip of the spear” against the “Islamist mob.” Levy added: “next week, the Giant which is the Great British public is waking up, hungry for free speech and unity.”"
Involvement in harassment, bullying, violence
Levy has been involved in incidents of verbal abuse at protests, including calling a Palestinian protester "a*e face."[10] As part of StH, he participates in dehumanising rhetoric and disruptions, such as tearing banners and sabotaging sound systems at anti-Zionist protests.[1]
Gill Levy in Birmingham
Levy attended the Aston Villa versus Maccabi Tel Aviv football match in Birmingham in November 2025 as part of pro-Zionist efforts, photographing posters declaring "Zionists not welcome" near Villa Park and documenting what he described as capitulation by West Midlands Police and local authorities to anti-Zionist pressure excluding Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters.[11] In January 2026, Levy wrote in The Jewish Chronicle criticising West Midlands Police for capitulating to antisemitism in relation to the same event, describing the exclusion of Israeli fans and subsequent celebrations by anti-Zionist demonstrators as evidence of cowardice and lack of integrity in policing.[12]
Levy attended the launch of the Anti-Zionist Movement (AZM) in Birmingham on 8 February 2026, purchasing a ticket and asserting a Palestinian identity based on the 1968 Palestinian National Charter to justify his presence as monitoring.[13] The event, featuring speakers including David Miller, proceeded despite venue changes, police investigations into AZM's alleged promotion of "armed resistance," and the arrest of speaker Latifa Abouchakra on alleged suspicion of inciting racial hatred en route.[14][15] AZM described the launch as a success against Zionist lobby intimidation efforts, highlighting suppression attempts aligned with Levy's activism to challenge anti-Zionist organising.[15]
Relations with the police
As a former Met officer, Levy has criticised police handling of pro-Palestine marches, arguing inaction normalised Jew-hatred.[4] In activism, he has observed police removing Jewish observers from anti-Zionist protests, deeming their presence "antagonistic."[3] Through SILO, Levy monitors police to document offences and hold them accountable.[3] StH, including Levy, attempts to prompt police arrests of anti-Zionists by monitoring and reporting during protests.[16]
See also
Stop the Hate Society of Independent Legal Observers Zionist movement UK
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Vashti Media, Inside Stop the Hate: the pro-Israel street movement's convergence with the far-right Vashti Media, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Gill Levy, The Met's Problem with Ableism The Ultracrepidarian's Substack, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Gill Levy, The Existence of Jews is Heretical The Ultracrepidarian's Substack, undated.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Gill Levy, As an ex-policeman, I know exactly why it took dead Jews for the force to act against the hate mob The Jewish Chronicle, 18 December 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Employment Tribunal, Mr G Levy v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 3323840/2021 - Reserved Judgment GOV.UK, 12 July 2023.
- ↑ "On the second occasion that Insp W changed his roster, it was done as a show of authority, to put the Claimant in his place, because he had raised disability-related concerns about the first change to his roster."
- ↑ "The Claimant was entitled to the minimum 28 days’ notice. Moreover, he was entitled to have the extant OH recommendations heeded."
- ↑ "...the irritation she demonstrated when he challenged her decision to change the roster, we consider this act to be a show of authority / power in response to him having made disability-related protestations to the changes. She was affronted that he did not simply accept her mandate and that he was raising disability-related concerns instead of acquiescing to the change."
- ↑ "In the words of Gill Levy, a member of StH and SILO, a Jew critical of Israel is “a self-hating Jew” and a “self-hating white person.”"
- ↑ "Gill Levy calling a Palestinian protestor “a*e face”."
- ↑ Our Fight, History Can Be Made in Car Parks Our Fight, 9 November 2025.
- ↑ Gill Levy, West Midlands Police capitulated to antisemitism – a former Met officer’s verdict The Jewish Chronicle, 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Gill Levy, I have purchased a ticket for the launch event... X, 7 February 2026.
- ↑ Express & Star, Woman, 35, arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred in Birmingham ahead of 'Anti-Zionist Movement' event Express & Star, 8 February 2026.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Anti-Zionist Movement, AZM's second event held today in Birmingham: a powerful success! X, 8 February 2026.
- ↑ "StH has for over a year been in a duel of sorts with the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN), whose weekly Friday pickets... they occasionally counter-protest."