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London Jewish Sites Hit by Spate of Arson Attacks

A series of attempted arson attacks have targeted Jewish facilities, including synagogues, across London, prompting widespread condemnation from UK leaders. Britain's chief rabbi and others have expressed alarm over what they describe as a campaign of violence against the Jewish community.

19 Apr, 08:46 — 19 Apr, 15:54
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APVery High5h ago

Britain’s chief rabbi says Jews are facing a campaign of violence after spate of arson attacks - AP News

Britain’s chief rabbi says Jews are facing a campaign of violence after spate of arson attacks  AP News

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BBCHigh6h ago

Another attempted arson attack on synagogue reported

A synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight, a Jewish community body said.

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le-mondeHigh34m ago

Starmer vows to find arsonists of London Jewish sites

The British prime minister said in a post on X that he was 'appalled' by the string of recent incidents targeting Jewish sites in northwest London, which has a significant Jewish population.

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Police investigate attempted arson attack at north-west London synagogue

Minor smoke damage and no injuries reported at synagogue in Harrow, after spate of similar incidents in recent weeks An attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue, after a spate of similar incidents. The incident at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow on Saturday night caused minor smoke damage to an internal room but no injuries or significant structural damage, according to the Community Security Trust, which monitors antisemitism and provides protection for Jew...

By Jamie Grierson

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France 24High3h ago

UK's Starmer 'appalled' by spate of arson attacks against London Jewish sites

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday he was "appalled" by several arson attacks on Jewish sites in northwest London in recent weeks following an attack overnight from Saturday to Sunday targeting a synagogue.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

North London synagogue targeted in another attempted arson attack on Jewish property

It follows recent similar incidents in other parts of north London

By Dan Haygarth

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national-postMostly Factual2h ago

London synagogue arson attempt the latest in string of attacks on Jewish community

Police are increasing patrols around Jewish sites after two suspected attempts to burn down synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6h ago

London synagogue targeted in another attempted arson attack; Sadiq Khan vows strict action

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By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Another attempted arson attack at a London Jewish synagogue amid a spate of incidents

There was no immediate comment from London's police about the incident at Kenton United Synagogue.

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straits-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Another attempted arson attack at Jewish site in London, charity says - The Straits Times

Another attempted arson attack at Jewish site in London, charity says  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual2h ago

North London synagogue hit in latest arson attack targeting Jewish community

"On this occasion, there was minor smoke damage to an internal room, but there were no injuries and no significant structural damage."

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cyprus-mail6h ago

Another attempted arson attack at Jewish site in London, charity says

A synagogue in north London has become the latest Jewish target in a spate of arson incidents in the British capital in recent weeks, a charity which provides security to Britain’s Jewish community said on Sunday. “We are aware of another attempted arson, this time targeting a synagogue in north London, following similar recent incidents […]

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The Independent19 Apr, 08:46First to report

North London synagogue targeted in another attempted arson attack on Jewish property

BBC19 Apr, 09:30

Another attempted arson attack on synagogue reported

The Guardian19 Apr, 09:36

Police investigate attempted arson attack at north-west London synagogue

straits-times19 Apr, 09:54

Another attempted arson attack at Jewish site in London, charity says - The Straits Times

hindustan-times19 Apr, 10:04

Another attempted arson attack at a London Jewish synagogue amid a spate of incidents

Times of India19 Apr, 10:15

London synagogue targeted in another attempted arson attack; Sadiq Khan vows strict action

cyprus-mail19 Apr, 10:25

Another attempted arson attack at Jewish site in London, charity says

berlingske19 Apr, 10:37

Ny melding om forsøg på brandstiftelse mod synagoge i London

politiken19 Apr, 10:39

Igen forsøg på brandstiftelse mod synagoge i London

AP19 Apr, 11:12

Britain’s chief rabbi says Jews are facing a campaign of violence after spate of arson attacks - AP News

le-figaro19 Apr, 11:27

Le premier ministre britannique «choqué» par des incendies criminels à caractère «antisémite» à Londres

orf19 Apr, 11:53

GB: Brandanschläge auf jüdische Einrichtungen häufen sich

dnevnik-bg19 Apr, 11:55

Извършен е пореден опит за палеж на синагога в Лондон

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observador19 Apr, 13:14

Starmer condena ataques antissemitas em Londres

France 2419 Apr, 13:22

UK's Starmer 'appalled' by spate of arson attacks against London Jewish sites

jerusalem-post19 Apr, 13:34

North London synagogue hit in latest arson attack targeting Jewish community

national-post19 Apr, 14:21

London synagogue arson attempt the latest in string of attacks on Jewish community

index-hr19 Apr, 14:56

London istražuje stoje li iranski operativci iza požara na židovskim objektima

rzeczpospolita19 Apr, 15:28

Kolejny atak na synagogę w Londynie. „Możliwe powiązania z Iranem”

le-monde19 Apr, 15:54Latest update

Starmer vows to find arsonists of London Jewish sites