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British Zionist activist and former police officer
| Gill Levy | |
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| Born | United Kingdom |
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| Nationality | British-Israeli |
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| Occupation | Activist, former police officer, writer |
| Known for | Zionist activism, involvement with Stop the Hate and SILO |
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| Spouse(s) | Married |
| Children | Yes |
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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]
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]
Education
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.[5] 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.[5][5] 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."[1] 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]
Involvement in harassment, bullying, violence
Levy has been involved in incidents of verbal abuse at protests, including calling a Palestinian protester "a*e face."[1] As part of StH, he participates in dehumanising rhetoric and disruptions, such as tearing banners and sabotaging sound systems at anti-Zionist protests.[1]
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.[1]
See also
Stop the Hate Society of Independent Legal Observers Zionist movement UK
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Vashti Media, Inside Stop the Hate: the pro-Israel street movement's convergence with the far-right Vashti Media, 2026. Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ 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 5.2 5.3 5.4 Employment Tribunal, Mr G Levy v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 3323840/2021 - Reserved Judgment GOV.UK, 12 July 2023. Cite error: Invalid
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