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U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency as police investigate stabbing attack on 2 Jewish men
The U.K. government declared antisemitism an emergency and pledged increased security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing. Two Jewish men (aged 34 and 76) were seriously injured in a stabbing in Golders Green, London, and are in stable condition; Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for action to stamp out hatred.
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The statement signals a government-level prioritization of Jewish community safety and could lead to policy and security measures affecting communities and policing.
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Antisemitism emergency declared; government pledges increased security after stabbing and arson attacks
April 30, 2026
The U.K. government said on April 30, 2026 that the country is facing an antisemitism emergency and pledged to increase security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government will do everything in its power to stamp this hatred out. Two Jewish men, ages 34 and 76, were seriously injured in a stabbing in Golders Green, a north London area that is an epicenter of Britain's Jewish community; both men are in a stable condition.