Kenton United Synagogue

The U.S. embassy in London issued a security advisory urging Americans to 'exercise increased caution' near Jewish and American institutions in the U.K. and Europe due to recent antisemitic attacks, including arson on Jewish charity ambulances in London and a targeted explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam. U.K. authorities are investigating potential links to 'thugs for hire' backed by Iran, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for legislation to address malign state actors.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to introduce legislation in July to proscribe Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, citing the need to ensure the safety of the Jewish community. The announcement was made during a visit to Kenton United Synagogue in London.

A 17-year-old British national from Brent, London, has been charged with arson after setting a bottle alight and throwing it through the window of the Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow. The suspect, unnamed due to his age, is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court.

British police arrested two teenagers in connection with an arson attack on a northwest London synagogue, as part of a broader investigation into six recent attacks on Jewish targets. Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes suggested Iran may be funding local criminals to carry out these attacks amid Middle East tensions.

UK police are investigating whether arson attacks on Jewish sites in London, including synagogues and a Persian-language media company, are linked to Iranian proxies. The group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia has claimed responsibility, with Israeli officials noting its suspected ties to Iran. Authorities have deployed extra officers and arrested several suspects.