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UK anti-Jewish incidents rise 21%, £250 m protection boost announced

8/5/2026

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Britain recorded 1,926 anti-Jewish incidents Jan-Jun 2026, a 21 % rise and the second-highest half-year total, CST said.
Police treat the April stabbing of two Jewish worshippers in Golders Green, north London, as terrorism.
London arson attacks hit synagogues and torched four Jewish volunteer-service ambulances.
Policing minister Sarah Jones said antisemitism contradicts Britain’s values and announced £250 million for three years to add officers protecting schools, synagogues and community centres.

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Britain recorded 1,926 anti-Jewish incidents Jan-Jun 2026, a 21 % rise and the second-highest half-year total, CST said.
Police treat the April stabbing of two Jewish worshippers in Golders Green, north London, as terrorism.
London arson attacks hit synagogues and torched four Jewish volunteer-service ambulances.
Policing minister Sarah Jones said antisemitism contradicts Britain’s values and announced £250 million for three years to add officers protecting schools, synagogues and community centres.