2 Jewish men stabbed in London; police treat attack as terrorism
Key Points:
- Two Jewish men, aged in their 30s and 70s, were stabbed in north London in an incident treated as terrorism, with a 45-year-old suspect arrested after police used a Taser to stop him.
- The suspect, who has a history of serious violence and mental health issues, reportedly targeted Jews while running down the street and also attempted to stab police officers, though none were injured.
- The attack follows a series of antisemitic incidents in London, including arson attacks on Jewish targets, prompting demands from UK and Israeli leaders for urgent action to protect the Jewish community.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for increased security funding and measures against malign state actors, while Israel's President Isaac Herzog warned it has become dangerous to openly walk as a Jew in London.
- Police are investigating possible Iranian links to recent antisemitic attacks, with a pro-Iranian group claiming responsibility for some incidents, amid concerns about foreign influence encouraging violence in the UK.