antisemitic attacks

The UK announced a new law to target proxies of hostile states like Iran, set to take effect next month. The law aims to address gaps in legislation following antisemitic attacks in London, focusing on state-linked groups funding criminal activities such as surveillance and sabotage.

NYPD reported a record-low murder rate in NYC for May 2026, with a 20.9% year-to-date decline and fewer shooting incidents compared to previous records. However, felony assaults increased by 0.4%, and hate crimes rose 74.4%, driven by antisemitic attacks.

UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer stated he supports the right to protest but suggested some Gaza-related marches might need to be banned following antisemitic attacks. He emphasized a balance between free speech and preventing hate crimes.

Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of defending protest rights but suggested some Gaza-related marches might need to be banned following antisemitic attacks. He called for action to address the issue while maintaining support for free speech.

Two people were stabbed in a Jewish neighborhood in North London, with a man now in custody. The incident has been condemned by the mayor as part of 'shocking antisemitic attacks'.

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.

Two teenagers, aged 17 and 19, were arrested in London following an arson attack on a synagogue. The Metropolitan Police is investigating potential links between recent antisemitic attacks in the UK and Iranian-backed proxies.