Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire in London in apparent antisemitic attack
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- London police are investigating an arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish volunteer service Hatzola Northwest in Golders Green, treating it as an antisemitic hate crime.
- The attack involved explosions from gas canisters on the ambulances, causing damage to nearby buildings, but no injuries were reported.
- Authorities are seeking three suspects and have increased patrols and engagement with faith leaders to reassure the community.
- The incident comes amid a surge in antisemitic incidents in the UK since the Israel-Hamas conflict began, with 3,700 reported cases in 2025 compared to 1,662 in 2022.
- Community leaders, including Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and local MP Sarah Sackman, condemned the attack, emphasizing its impact on both the Jewish community and broader societal values.
