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Crime·20/04/2026Résumé IA

UK Police Investigate Arson Attacks on Jewish Sites for Iranian Proxy Links

UK police are investigating a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London to determine if they were carried out by Iranian proxies. The latest attack caused minor damage to a north London synagogue on Saturday night. No one has been injured. A group calling itself Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia has claimed the attacks, and police are exploring potential links to Iran. Britain's chief rabbi has said British Jews are facing a campaign of violence and intimidation.

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UK Police Investigate Arson Attacks on Jewish Sites for Iranian Proxy Link

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UK Police Investigate Arson Attacks on Jewish Sites for Iranian Proxy Link

UK police are investigating a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London to determine whether they were carried out by Iranian proxies. The latest attack caused minor damage to a north London synagogue on Saturday night. No one has been injured. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said police are exploring potential links to Iran, noting the Iranian regime's use of criminal proxies. The group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Chief rabbi decries ‘sustained campaign of violence’ after attempted arson at London synagogue

Met police looking into whether series of arson attacks against Jewish sites were carried out by Iranian proxies The chief rabbi has said Jews in the UK are facing a “sustained campaign of violence and intimidation” after another attempted arson attack on a synagogue in London.The incident at Kenton united synagogue in Harrow, north-west London, on Saturday night caused minor smoke damage to an internal room but no injuries or significant structural damage, according to the Community Security Trust, which monitors antisemitism and provides protection for Jewish communities in the UK. Continue reading...

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Chief Rabbi Warns Attacks on UK Jewish Community 'Gathering Momentum' After Synagogue Arson

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Chief Rabbi Warns Attacks on UK Jewish Community 'Gathering Momentum' After Synagogue Arson

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has warned that attacks on the UK Jewish community are "gathering momentum" after an arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London. Counter-terrorism police are investigating a series of attacks on Jewish properties this month, including incidents at Finchley Reform Synagogue, a Jewish charity building in Hendon, and ambulances set alight in Golders Green. The group Ashab al-Yamin has claimed responsibility, with police examining potential links to Iran. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the attacks and pledged increased visible policing.

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Chief Rabbi Warns Attacks on Jewish Community Are 'Gathering Momentum' After Synagogue Arson

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Crime·19/04/2026Résumé IA

Chief Rabbi Warns Attacks on Jewish Community Are 'Gathering Momentum' After Synagogue Arson

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has warned that attacks on the Jewish community are gathering momentum after an arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London. The incident, the third attack on Jewish sites in less than a week, is being investigated by counter-terrorism officers. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the attacks and announced increased visible policing. No one was injured but minor smoke damage was reported.

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