"Emirates sponsors the cable car, but details of the contract show that TfL must abide by United Arab Emirates rules on having no ties to Israel or Israeli businesses.
The clause came to light this week, raising “serious concerns” according to Amir Ofek, spokesman at the Israeli embassy.
But when Mr Johnson was made aware of the stipulation he asked TfL to renegotiate the contract.
The mayor's official spokesman said: "The mayor was unaware of the clause in question, the details having been drawn up by TfL officials. When he was told about the clause yesterday he asked Sir Peter Hendy to speak to Emirates.
“Following those discussions Emirates agreed to remove the clause and re-work the wording. The mayor is pleased Emirates has moved quickly to clarify the situation."
The sponsorship deal is worth £36 million over 10 years."
The clause came to light this week, raising “serious concerns” according to Amir Ofek, spokesman at the Israeli embassy.
But when Mr Johnson was made aware of the stipulation he asked TfL to renegotiate the contract.
The mayor's official spokesman said: "The mayor was unaware of the clause in question, the details having been drawn up by TfL officials. When he was told about the clause yesterday he asked Sir Peter Hendy to speak to Emirates.
“Following those discussions Emirates agreed to remove the clause and re-work the wording. The mayor is pleased Emirates has moved quickly to clarify the situation."
The sponsorship deal is worth £36 million over 10 years."
