London mayor condemns Israeli settlement property fair

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned a real estate event scheduled for Sunday that promotes property sales in Israeli settlements widely considered illegal under international law. The mayor said he opposes the "Great Israeli Real Estate Event" and has discussed it with police and government officials.

During a question-and-answer session at City Hall on Friday, Khan stated that Israeli settlements in the West Bank are unjustifiable and illegal under international law and are deeply tied to the ongoing displacement of Palestinians. He said he condemns any attempt to sell property in those settlements, whether in London or elsewhere. Khan added that he had raised the event directly with the Metropolitan Police and was informed that any allegations of criminality relating to potentially unlawful sales would be assessed for investigation.

The event, organized by My Home in Israel, is advertised as connecting potential buyers with consultants on various aspects of moving to and purchasing property in Israel. Its website lists numerous Israeli cities and, according to critics and rights groups, has also promoted properties in West Bank settlements such as Gush Etzion. A map on the...