Britain pledges extra $43m for Jewish security after London stabbings
The British government pledged an additional £25 million (approximately $43 million) for Jewish community security following two stabbings in north London on April 29, 2026. The funding will enhance protection for synagogues, schools, and community centers amid a recent rise in attacks on Jewish sites. Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood also announced plans to fast-track legislation targeting organizations linked to hostile states and their proxies.
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Britain pledges extra $43m for Jewish security after London stabbingsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe assaults in north London on April 29 come in the wake of a string of arson attacks on synagogues and other Jewish sites in the area.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 30, 2026, 04:00 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 04:09 PMListenLONDON – The British government announced an extra £25 million (S$43 million) to fund security for Jewish communities on April 30, a day after two London Jews were knifed in the latest attacks targeting the community. “People have a sense of deep insecurity...
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