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A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbings of two Jewish men in London’s Golders Green area, as police investigate and officials meet with the Jewish community in the aftermath of the incident.
Counter-terrorism police in London have arrested two more suspects (a 19-year-old and a 26-year-old) in Watford as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged arson plot targeting a Jewish-site. Nine people have been arrested in three days, with others released on bail, as investigators probe a series of arson attacks in north‑west London against Jewish sites, ambulances, and a charity—and related incidents such as a drone near the Israeli embassy—while authorities pledge increased patrols and public reassurance.
Over a week, a wave of antisemitic attacks on synagogues and Jewish buildings in London has unsettled the city’s Jewish community but also strengthened resolve. A Kenton United Synagogue arson attack caused smoke damage with no injuries and led to arrests; other incidents hit Finchley Reform Synagogue and a Jewish charity’s former premises. Police and CST are investigating groups linked to the attacks, amid broader UK antisemitism data showing high per-capita impact on Jews. Community leaders warn of a dangerous moment, while many residents say they will not be cowed and will continue to worship and send children to Jewish schools under heightened security.
Counter-terrorism officers are investigating an arson attempt on a Hendon business, while CT teams are also reviewing related suspected arson attacks on a Persian-language media outlet, a Finchley synagogue, and ambulances for a Jewish charity in Golders Green; the Hendon incident is not being treated as terrorism and no arrests have been made, but police have boosted patrols and are pursuing possible links.
In London, four vehicles belonging to Hatzola Northwest, a Jewish ambulance service, were set ablaze in an apparent antisemitic attack in Golders Green; investigators are probing the arson and there were no reported injuries.
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam and the mayor called it a targeted attack against the Jewish community. Security was heightened as Dutch leaders condemned antisemitism and police released images of a suspected attacker. The incident fits a broader pattern of antisemitic violence in Europe, with related incidents in Rotterdam and Liège earlier in the week and expressions of solidarity from international leaders.
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam's Buitenveldert district, with no injuries reported. Mayor Femke Halsema described it as a deliberate attack on the Jewish community and said Amsterdam must be a safe place for Jews, as police review CCTV footage and security at Jewish sites was tightened amid broader antisemitism concerns in the Netherlands.
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam’s Buitenveldert, described by the mayor as a targeted attack on the Jewish community. The incident comes amid a broader wave of antisemitic violence in Europe tied to the Israel–Iran conflict, with related attacks and arrests reported in Rotterdam and Liège, and a separate synagogue incident in Michigan and a car-ramming attack in the United States under investigation.
An explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam early Saturday with no injuries; the mayor described it as a deliberate attack on the Jewish community, with security at Jewish sites heightened in the Netherlands after a Rotterdam synagogue incident earlier in the week.
The Chabad House in Kathmandu was evicted by its landlord due to fears of antisemitism and being associated with Israelis, prompting the Jewish community to seek a new location amid challenges and past attacks, highlighting issues of safety and acceptance for Jews in Nepal.
A car with a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne, suspected to be an antisemitic attack, shortly after a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach. Authorities are investigating, and community leaders express concern over rising antisemitism in Australia.
Two men in Greater Manchester were thwarted from carrying out what could have been the UK's deadliest terrorist attack on the Jewish community, involving plans to smuggle weapons and target a Jewish gathering, with the plot uncovered by an undercover police operation.
Dan Elkayam, a passionate footballer and kind-hearted individual, was tragically killed in the Bondi Beach shooting targeting Sydney’s Jewish community. Remembered for his love of football, his inclusive nature, and his plans to make a positive impact through charity, his death has deeply affected his loved ones and community, who are mourning his loss and celebrating his life.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar urged Jews in Western countries to move to Israel due to rising antisemitism, especially after the Sydney attack that killed 15 people at a Jewish event. This call follows increased concerns about safety for Jewish communities worldwide amid tensions in Gaza and global antisemitic incidents. Israel's Law of Return allows any Jewish person to immigrate and gain citizenship.
Before the Bondi massacre, Australian Jews lived with a constant sense of danger, marked by armed guards at synagogues, secure facilities, and a history of antisemitic attacks, reflecting ongoing fears within the community.