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Teen Charged with Arson in Jewish Ambulance Attack

4/18/2026

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Atshatshi Charged with Arson

British prosecutors charged Judex Atshatshi, 18, with arson over the March attack on Jewish ambulances.
The pro-Iranian group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya claimed responsibility for this and other attacks on Jewish targets.
Police are investigating a separate incident near the Israeli Embassy linked to the group's drone threats.
Two additional suspects were arrested in Watford.
The suspects have a next court appearance on April 24 at the Old Bailey.

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Police Address Antisemitic Arson

An attempted arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London is treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
Two suspects, aged 46 and 47, were arrested after throwing petrol-filled bottles and a brick.
There were no injuries or damage reported.
The Metropolitan Police Service pledged to increase community safety and police presence after the incident, which follows a recent arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green.

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Atshatshi Charged with Arson

British prosecutors charged Judex Atshatshi, 18, with arson over the March attack on Jewish ambulances.
The pro-Iranian group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya claimed responsibility for this and other attacks on Jewish targets.
Police are investigating a separate incident near the Israeli Embassy linked to the group's drone threats.
Two additional suspects were arrested in Watford.
The suspects have a next court appearance on April 24 at the Old Bailey.

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