Starmer’s words on antisemitism ‘not enough’ after Golders Green attack, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stating that words alone are insufficient to address rising antisemitism following a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in London's Golders Green area. The Israeli government demanded concrete action from the UK to protect its Jewish community after a series of attacks on Jewish sites. The UK government called the incident deeply concerning and reaffirmed its commitment to combating such hate crimes.
- ▪Two Jewish men were stabbed in an apparent antisemitic attack in Golders Green, London, prompting international concern.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Keir Starmer's words on antisemitism are 'not enough' and called for urgent action.
- ▪Israel’s foreign ministry said the UK can no longer claim antisemitism is under control following multiple attacks on Jewish institutions.
- ▪The UK government described the attack as 'deeply concerning' and emphasized its determination to tackle antisemitic incidents.
- ▪CCTV footage captured the knife attack, which is being investigated as a suspected hate crime.
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