Antisemitism Declared a National Security Emergency by Government Terror Adviser

At a meeting of criminal justice agencies, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the attacks were not a one-off and that the response must be swift and visible. He stressed that fighting antisemitism is a concern for all Britons. The government announced an extra £25 million for increased police patrols and security in Jewish communities, including protections for synagogues, schools and community centres. Sir Ephraim Mirvis called for meaningful action to tackle root causes; the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council said security measures are essential but not the full answer. Mahmood noted fear within the community and that more policing and security are being put in place. Nigel Farage urged real action beyond words; Labour MP Sarah Sackman said threats to Jewish people are very real. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Britain to do more, citing weakness in facing antisemitic attacks.

Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London. The victims were named locally as Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76. A 45-year-old British national, who came to the UK from Somalia as a child, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

A suspected arson attack was carried out at a memorial wall in Golders Green. The wall contained tributes to people killed by the Iranian regime during anti-government protests earlier this year, as well as a section to those killed in the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London.

Suspicious items were found near the Israeli embassy in London. A video posted to social media claimed the embassy would be attacked by drones.

A brick and two bottles thought to contain petrol were thrown at the Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London.

Four Jewish charity-owned ambulances were set on fire in the car park of a synagogue in Golders Green.

Two Jewish people were killed and three left in a serious condition after a car ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue in Manchester. One of the men was killed by a bullet fired by police.