Overview
- A City Hall spokesperson said animated flag projections on the London Eye were small and in motion, so some symbols were not always visible as the sequence transitioned into the Union Flag.
- The London Jewish Forum shared footage showing the Star of David faintly present and said the evidence does not indicate antisemitic targeting.
- Viewers on social media alleged the Star of David was missing and noted the incomplete Israeli flag appeared alongside a Palestinian flag during the broadcast.
- Officials and reports said similar visibility issues affected other blue-and-white flags, including those of Guatemala, Argentina and Honduras.
- The 10-minute show drew about 100,000 spectators on the Thames and millions on TV, featured tributes to recent sporting wins, and included a branded segment for Wicked: For Good, as the mayor promoted a message of unity.