UK Government Declares Antisemitism Emergency, Boosts Security After Attacks
The British government has declared antisemitism an 'emergency' and pledged £25 million to enhance security around Jewish sites. This response follows recent arson attacks and a double stabbing in London's Golders Green neighborhood, where two Jewish men were seriously injured.
The British government on Thursday called antisemitism in the UK an “emergency”, and said it would spend millions increasing security around Jewish sites after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing. The government announced £25 million (US$34 million) for more police patrols and protection around synagogues, schools and community centres after two Jewish men were stabbed and seriously injured in London’s Golders Green neighbourhood on Wednesday. The victims, aged 34 and 76, are in...