U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency after arson and stabbing attacks on Jewish people
The U.K. government has declared an antisemitism 'emergency' following a series of attacks on Jewish communities, including a double stabbing in London's Golders Green and multiple arson attacks on synagogues. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence and pledged increased security funding, though some community members criticized the government's response. Police have arrested a suspect in the stabbing, labeled it terrorism, and are investigating potential links to Iranian proxies and online extremist claims.
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Europe U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency after arson and stabbing attacks on Jewish community April 30, 202610:31 AM ET By The Associated Press Members of the community watch as forensic officers search the area after two people were stabbed in the Golders Green neighborhood, that has a large Jewish community, in London, Wednesday. Kin Cheung/AP hide caption toggle caption Kin Cheung/AP LONDON — The British government on Thursday said the country was facing an antisemitism emergency and pledged funding to increase security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing that have sparked fear and anger.
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