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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

Israel demands ‘urgent’ action after apparent antisemitic attack in Golders Green

  • Two Jewish men were stabbed in an apparent antisemitic attack in Golders Green, London, on Wednesday, following a series of incidents targeting Jewish sites in the area.
  • Israel's foreign ministry criticised Sir Keir Starmer's response, saying that the UK “can no longer claim this is under control” and demanding “decisive and urgent” action against antisemitism.
  • The prime minister described the attack as “deeply concerning” and affirmed the government's determination to tackle such incidents, with Downing Street noting rising antisemitic hatred.
  • The incident occurred near a memorial wall that was subject to an attempted arson on Monday and where four Jewish community ambulances were destroyed by fire in late March.
  • Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said that “words of condemnation are no longer sufficient” and called for “meaningful action” from all institutions and leaders.

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