The British police in London are forming a team of 100 members, whose mission will be to work to protect Jews throughout the capital. London Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said that Jews are exposed to "continuous threats" from parties working on behalf of enemy countries, from groups affiliated with the extreme right, and from elements affiliated with the left and extremists. Police arrested about 50 people on charges of committing anti-Semitic hate crimes over the past four weeks, and charged eight individuals.

Published on: 05/06/2026 - 15:31

The British police in London are forming a new team of 100 members, including specialists in fighting terrorism, who will be entrusted with the task of protecting Jews in the capital, following a number of attacks against this community.

The police move came at a time when other arrests were made due to anti-Semitic acts, including the arrest of a 35-year-old man on Saturday after throwing stones at a Jewish ambulance.

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London Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said that Jews are exposed to "continuous threats" from parties working on behalf of enemy countries, from groups affiliated with the extreme right, and from elements affiliated with the left and extremists.

Investigators are looking into whether the arson incidents have possible links to Iran, after British security officials warned that Iran is using criminal agents to carry out hostile activities.

Since the end of March, a number of arson attacks have occurred, in which four Jewish ambulances were burned and more than one synagogue was targeted. Last week, two Jews were stabbed, but survived the attack.

Police said they arrested about 50 people on charges of anti-Semitic hate crimes over the past four weeks and charged eight individuals. It also arrested 28 others as part of investigations and counter-terrorism measures related to arson and other serious incidents.

“This new team will focus primarily on protecting Jews who face some of the highest levels of hate crimes as well as terrorist threats from enemy countries,” she added in a statement.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a meeting on Monday with leaders in the fields of business, health and culture in an attempt to address anti-Semitism.

France 24/Reuters

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