Jewish sites
Coverage of Jewish sites in the Nexus archive.
- Toronto police say hired gunmen appear to be targeting Jewish sites
Toronto police report that hired gunmen are targeting Jewish sites, using encrypted apps to instill fear in the Jewish community. The scope of the threat remains unclear.
- Keir Starmer 'increasingly concerned' about hostile states using proxies in UK amid fears Iran could be behind spate of attacks on Jewish sites
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed growing concern over hostile states using proxies in the UK, with fears that Iran may be behind recent attacks on Jewish sites. The government is reportedly monitoring potential threats from foreign actors exploiting proxy networks to carry out targeted violence.
- Jewish student says campus antisemitism and London arson attacks show Britain is failing its Jewish community
A Jewish student in Britain describes living in fear due to campus antisemitism and recent arson attacks on Jewish sites in London, which authorities suspect are linked to Iranian proxies. The article highlights warnings from the author's Holocaust survivor great-grandmother about the dangers of antisemitism and the failure of the UK to protect its Jewish community.
- Seven more arrested after arson attacks on London Jewish sites
Seven more people have been arrested in London following a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites. The Metropolitan Police stated the suspects were arrested for allegedly conspiring to commit another attack, with a separate man also detained over a drone incident near the Israeli embassy.
- British Jews feel ‘under siege’ and worry about kids wearing religious symbols in public
British Jews report feeling 'under siege' due to rising antisemitism since the 7 October attacks, with recent arson incidents targeting Jewish sites in London, including synagogues and a charity building. Four Jewish community ambulances were also set on fire in north London on 23 March.
- U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies
U.K. police are investigating whether a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are carried out by Iranian proxies. The latest attack caused minor damage on Saturday night.
- U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies
U.K. police are investigating whether a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London were carried out by Iranian proxies. The latest attack, which occurred Saturday night, caused minor damage.
- British police are probing a shadowy Islamic group amid arson spree at Jewish sites
British police are investigating a shadowy Islamic group linked to an arson spree targeting Jewish sites, including a recent antisemitic hate crime in Hendon, northwest London. A police cordon was established at the targeted business following the incident.
- Attempted arson at London synagogue is 3rd attack on Jewish site in days
U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in London, including a synagogue. This marks the third such incident in days, highlighting a surge in anti-Semitic attacks.