politics
April 30, 2026
‘We run towards danger’: the volunteers tackling antisemitic attacks in London
A minute after stabbings were reported in Golders Green on Wednesday, a Shomrim volunteer was on the scene
TL;DR
- Shomrim North West London has seen a 500-fold increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2023.
- Volunteers are responding to a range of incidents, including arson attacks on ambulances and violent assaults.
- The organization operates a 24-hour hotline and rapid response service, often arriving at scenes before the police.
- Shomrim is seeking government funding to cope with the increased demand.
- Political leaders have acknowledged the vital role of Shomrim and called for increased support.
- Ben Grossnass, a Shomrim volunteer, urged ordinary people to speak up against antisemitism and intervene when witnessing hate crimes.
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