'It is inaccurate to state there are no-go zones, however, fear is indeed present among the Jewish community.'

Dame Sara Khan, the government's adviser on social cohesion, made headlines this week as she presented a perspective that contradicts widely circulated assertions.

Protests in London supporting Palestine, which have gained extensive media attention, are not as threatening as they've been made out to be, Khan stated. She emphasized that these demonstrations are "overwhelmingly peaceful," going against popular narratives.

According to Khan, certain parts of the city being deemed “no-go” areas for Jewish residents on weekends are not true and such assertions are unhelpful. She recognizes that fear and intimidation have been expressed by some Jewish people, however, she strongly negates the characterization of these demonstrations as “hate marches”.

With past experience as the government's counter-extremism tsar, Khan is well acquainted with such matters. Her statements stand in direct disagreement with those made by her successor in that role, Robin Simcox. Simcox previously declared central London to be a “no-go zone for Jews” during the weekend protests.

While Khan acknowledges that there are Jews who find certain areas of London where protests occur intimidating, she also highlights that there are other members of the Jewish community that dispute this view. This controversial stance has left us wondering, what's the real story behind these protests? Stay tuned for more updates.