CST is back in the headlines as UK Jewish sites face arson, stabbing, and terror-linked incidents; charity has long advised and trained communities on safety.
Antisemitic incidents have increased worldwide following Hamas' attack on Israel. Britain, Ireland, and Germany report significant rises in antisemitic acts, including violence, vandalism, and hate speech, amid heightened tensions and political debates. Authorities are responding with increased security and calls for targeted policies.
On March 23, four ambulances belonging to the Jewish volunteer service Hatzola in Golders Green, London, were set on fire in an antisemitic arson attack. Police seek three suspects. Separately, a fire at a Czech arms manufacturer’s warehouse in Pardubice, linked to drone tech used by Ukraine, is under terrorism investigation with three suspects detained in Czechia and Slovakia.
Since early April 2026, multiple attempted arson attacks have targeted synagogues and Jewish community sites in north London, including Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon, and Kenton. Police have arrested two suspects linked to an attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue. A pro-Iranian group has claimed responsibility for several incidents. Authorities have increased security and counter-terrorism efforts.
Police have arrested a 46-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman in Romford as part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into a suspected arson attack on a memorial wall in Golders Green. The wall was not damaged; detectives have linked the probe to a wider series of attacks on Jewish-linked sites in north-west London.
A man has been arrested after two people were stabbed in Golders Green, northwest London. Shomrim says the suspect was detained by volunteers before police tasered him and took him into custody. Hatzola is treating the injured; CST has noted an earlier arson attack on Jewish sites in the area. This is developing.
Two men have been stabbed in Golders Green, London. Police have arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. Counter-terror police are investigating, and a claim of responsibility from the Iran-linked group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI) has appeared on Telegram, though investigators say the group’s statements are likely opportunistic.
The government has announced 25 million pounds to increase police patrols and protection around synagogues, schools and community centers after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green. The attackers have been labeled as terrorism suspects, and investigators are exploring possible links to arson attacks and Iranian proxies. Victims are in stable condition; one attacker remains in custody as counterterrorism police lead the inquiry.
A 45-year-old man, Essa Suleiman, has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London. He has also been charged over an earlier south London incident. The suspect has been remanded and the UK terrorism threat level has been raised to "severe."
An elderly crossing guard, Jean Schultz, has died after pushing two children out of the path of a vehicle in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The incident occurred near an intersection where Schultz and two schoolchildren were crossing; the children are in stable condition and Schultz has died from her injuries.
Prince Harry has written in the New Statesman about rising antisemitism in Britain, saying it is deeply troubling and that legitimate protest over Middle East events must not translate into hostility toward Jewish communities. The piece follows a surge in antisemitic incidents in London and growing concerns amid pro-Palestinian protests. The coverage spans reactions from police, faith leaders and Jewish communal bodies as Britain grapples with safety and free expression.
A spate of antisemitic violence has intensified in London’s Golders Green and broader security concerns are rising after a planned U.S. plot against Jewish sites was disrupted and a string of stabbing incidents prompted high-level visits and a terrorism threat elevation.