Watan-The charity committee is conducting an investigation into a charitable foundation in London that supports vulnerable Jewish youth after announcing an event to welcome back a British man who fought alongside the Israeli army in Gaza.<\/p>\n
The Boys Club in Hendon, North London, was scheduled to host the soldier Levi Simon, who stirred controversy by posting footage from Gaza on his Instagram page, at a lunch event, declaring him a ‘special guest and star.’<\/p>\n
However, with protesters and anti-Israel demonstrators gathering outside, police officers at the scene announced that the event had been canceled, and one officer mentioned that the organizers had “no idea” about Simon’s background.<\/p>\n
Individuals with connections to the youth center stated that the event was relocated to another venue.<\/p>\n
The Boys Clubhouse did not respond to Middle East Eye’s requests for comment. The organization describes itself as the “only Jewish charity dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for deprived and disillusioned young people.”<\/p>\n
\nBritish-born Israeli soldier Levi Simon recorded a video of him searching Gaza homes for supposed weapons, claiming to find money instead.<\/p>\n
He then proceeds to rummage through personal belongings making derogatory comments about drawers filled with lingerie and nightwear pic.twitter.com\/UwreaQziLY<\/a><\/p>\n
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