Row as Star of David 'disappears' from Israel flag during London's New Year fireworks

London Denies Star of David Removed From Israeli Flag During New Year’s Eve Special After Facing Backlash

Flags displayed on the London Eye during the British capital’s New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31, 2025. Photo: Screenshot …

Row as Star of David 'disappears' from Israel flag during London's New Year fireworks

Mayor's office blames technical fault as Jewish symbol appears missing

Israeli flag mystery glitch taints London New Year's festivities

London Mayor Sadiq Khan's administration addressed Tuesday allegations that the Jewish symbol was excised from the New Year's Eve illumination, explaining that the all-but complete omission was attributed to a technical glitch beyond its control. Diverse national flags were cast onto the London Eye during the annual festivities, according to the outlet. Roughly 100,000 observers on the Thames banks witnessed the spectacle, which seemingly featur…

London NYE firework display sparks backlash as Israel Star of David 'erased'

Eagle-eyed viewers accused the broadcaster and the Mayor of London of 'deliberate antisemitism' after noticing the apparent omission.

Sadiq Khan addresses London fireworks backlash after fury erupts over 'virtue-signalling' flags

Sir Sadiq Khan has been forced to defend London's New Year fireworks display overnight after backlash erupted at a "flags" segment.BBC viewers had seen a segment of the display overlaid with national flags from around the world, with a voiceover declaring "this is what England means to me".The narrator said: "Here's what England means to me - the real England."When it's sunny, it's too hot. When it's cold, the weather's rubbish. England to me is…

London's New Year firework display included the European flag to represent the successful Ryder Cup team, and all the usual suspects exploded

London put on a spectacular show with what was probably the largest New Year’s Eve fireworks display in Europe, on Wednesday/Thursday. BREAKING: UK welcomes in New Year with fireworks over capital, described as the largest annual display in Europe by the Mayor of London's office. https://t.co/KPm1Nzyxmw Sky 501 and YouTube pic.twitter.com/Po6HTq8xjI — Sky News (@SkyNews) […] The post London’s New Year firework display included the European flag …