London's Met Police have launched 11 investigations and arrested 35 people following a surge in antisemitic attacks, including a terrorist stabbing in Golders Green, with Commissioner Mark Rowley stating British Jews are 'not currently safe' in the capital.
British Jews increasingly feel isolated as right-wing politicians take the lead in condemning antisemitism, while some liberal Jews face backlash for their broad alliances against hate, highlighting deepening political divisions within the community.
Open letter criticising invitation to Nigel Farage warns of association with ‘racism and inflammatory rhetoric’Political leaders have been invited to a rally opposing antisemitism on Sunday, with British Jews hoping the “silent majority” will join them for a “million mensch march” across central London.The prime minister, Keir Starmer, is considering attending the Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, which is backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, while the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is expected to speak. The Liberal Democrats’ leader, Ed Davey, has also been invited. Continue reading...
Team of 100 extra officers is aimed at providing ‘more consistent model of protection’ for Jewish communitiesPolitics live – latest updatesThe number of antisemitic hate crimes recorded in April in London was the highest in two years, data shows, as the Metropolitan police commit to deploying 100 extra officers to protect Jewish communities.The force says a “community protection team” will be set up, combining neighbourhood policing with counter-terrorism capabilities, as British Jews face “some of the highest levels of hate crime alongside significant terrorist and hostile state threats”. Continue reading...
The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.
The prime minister said the attack in Golders Green is ‘part of a pattern of rising antisemitism’ in the countryGood morning. Keir Starmer has declared antisemitism “a crisis for all of us”. This morning he is hosting an event in Downing Street intended to get leaders across all areas of public life to address the problem and, according to the briefing from No 10, he will say:Last week’s terrorist attack in Golders Green was utterly appalling. But it was not an isolated incident. It is part of a pattern of rising antisemitism that has left our Jewish communities feeling frightened, angry, and asking whether this country, their home, is safe for them.These disgusting attacks are being made against British Jews. But, make no mistake, this crisis – it is a crisis for all of us. It is a test of our values. Values that are not guaranteed, but are earned. Every single day, through our actions.Jewish communities across England will receive a further £1m of government funding to tackle antisemitism and strengthen community cohesion in those places facing the greatest risk.An immediate £500,000 will also be allocated to Barnet council, reflecting recent serious antisemitic incidents in the borough and the large number of Jewish residents there. Continue reading...
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has stated the UK Jewish community faces its greatest threat after a stabbing in Golders Green wounded two Jewish men. The suspect, a British national of Somali origin, was detained and had also attempted to kill his friend of 20 years. The UK terrorism threat level has been raised to 'severe', with PM Keir Starmer vowing to 'stamp this hatred out'. Anti-Semitic incidents have increased since October 2023.
PM worried about ‘cumulative’ effect of marches, as Met chief says Jewish communities facing biggest threatSome pro-Palestinian demonstrations could be stopped, the prime minister has warned, as the UK’s most senior police officer said the threat to the Jewish community was greater than it had ever been.Keir Starmer indicated he wanted the language expressed on some protest marches to be subjected to “tougher action” as he sought to allay the fears of British Jews after a series of attacks on their communities in recent weeks. Continue reading...
Following a terrorist stabbing in Golders Green, British Jews are balancing religious traditions with heightened security concerns, with some choosing to conceal their identity while others resolve to remain resilient in the face of rising antisemitism.
The government has announced £25m to increase security for Jewish communitiesJohn Mann, the government’s independent adviser on antisemitism, said British Jews are at “breaking point” and feel they can no longer live safely in the UK.“Don’t forget, everyone in the Jewish community is fleeing from somewhere,” the Labour peer told Sky News. Continue reading...
A suspected terrorist attack in Golders Green, north London, left two Jewish men stabbed on Wednesday. The 45-year-old suspect, a British national born in Somalia, allegedly targeted visibly Jewish people. The government announced £25m in additional security funding for Jewish communities and plans to fast-track legislation for proscription-like powers against state-sponsored groups.
Home secretary says she will ‘take every step’ to protect Jews as police say suspect is Somalia-born UK nationalShabana Mahmood has promised to “do everything in my power” to keep British Jews safe, as police said the suspect in the stabbing of two men in north-west London was a 45-year-old British national born in Somalia.Ministers said a further £25m would be invested to increase security for Jewish communities after the suspected terrorist attack in Golders Green on Wednesday. The funding will be aimed at boosting police patrols and protection around synagogues, schools and community centres. Continue reading...
British Jewish community leaders describe feeling under siege following a series of arson attacks on synagogues and Jewish institutions, with parents now hiding religious symbols from their children and choosing universities based on safety. New data shows 742 British Jews emigrated to Israel in 2025 – the highest annual total in over 40 years – while the Community Security Trust recorded 3,700 antisemitic incidents, including the deadly Heaton Park synagogue attack that killed two people.
British Jewish community leaders describe a climate of fear following a series of antisemitic attacks, including arson at two London synagogues and a Jewish charity building, and the burning of four community ambulances. Parents are reportedly keeping children home from school and avoiding wearing religious symbols. New data shows 742 British Jews emigrated to Israel in 2025 – the highest annual total in over 40 years. The Community Security Trust recorded 3,700 antisemitic incidents in 2025, including the deadly October attack on Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester that killed two people.
British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.
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.
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.
