politics
March 23, 2026
‘An attack on the heart of this community’: Golders Green arson leaves Jews feeling besieged
Local people say incident is just the latest example of hostility that has built up over a long time
TL;DR
- Four ambulances run by Jewish charity Hatzola were set on fire in Golders Green, London.
- The incident is described as an antisemitic attack, leaving the local Jewish population feeling frightened and vulnerable.
- Residents feel the attack targeted the heart of the Jewish community and is indicative of a wider atmosphere of hostility.
- Some members of the community believe political actions have exacerbated animosity towards British Jews.
- Others stress that targeting ambulances is a moral failing that affects everyone, not just the Jewish community.
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