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Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire outside London synagogue in antisemitic attack | CNN

Several ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer rescue organization were set on fire outside a synagogue in a neighborhood home to London’s largest Jewish community early on Monday, in an antisemitic attack. Flames lit up the night sky and residents of the northern suburb of Golders Green were woken by loud explosions, as dozens of firefighters rushed to the area. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into the attack even though it has not yet been deemed a terrorist incident, police said during a press conference on Monday morning. An Islamist group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia has allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack. It posted a video on Telegram showing the location of the incident and footage of the ambulances in flames. However, this has not been confirmed by police. At the press conference, Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams said: “We are aware of an online claim from a group taking responsibility for this attack. Establishing the authenticity and accuracy of this claim will be a priority for the investigation team, but it is not something we can confirm at this point.” Earlier, police said the attack was being treat

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Police investigating possible Iran link to Jewish charity ambulances attack

A group with possible links to the Iranian state is being investigated in relation to an arson attack on Jewish charity-owned ambulances, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said. Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders…

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Police investigating possible Iran link to Jewish charity ambulances attack

A group with possible links to the Iranian state is being investigated in relation to an arson attack on Jewish charity-owned ambulances, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said. Four Hatzola ambulances were set…

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'Shocking but not unexpected': Jewish community reacts to Golders Green ambulance attack

In Golders Green the smell of smoke still lingers in the air. The source - the smell of the remains of burnt out ambulances, which lie blackened in a car park next to a synagogue in the north-west London suburb. In the…

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Reform mayoral candidate likens Jewish community group to ‘Islamists on horseback’

Chris Parry describes Shomrim members as ‘cosplayers’ hours after arson attack in north London Golders Green ambulance arson attack – live updates A Reform UK mayoral candidate has described members of a Jewish…

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Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire outside London synagogue in antisemitic attack | CNN

Several ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer rescue organization were set on fire outside a synagogue in a neighborhood home to London’s largest Jewish community early on Monday, in an antisemitic attack. Flames…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCMar 24, 2026

A group with possible links to the Iranian state is being investigated in relation to an arson attack on Jewish charity-owned ambulances, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said. Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders…

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In Golders Green the smell of smoke still lingers in the air. The source - the smell of the remains of burnt out ambulances, which lie blackened in a car park next to a synagogue in the north-west London suburb. In the early hours of…

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Chris Parry describes Shomrim members as ‘cosplayers’ hours after arson attack in north London Golders Green ambulance arson attack – live updates A Reform UK mayoral candidate has described members of a Jewish neighbourhood watch…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNMar 23, 2026

Several ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer rescue organization were set on fire outside a synagogue in a neighborhood home to London’s largest Jewish community early on Monday, in an antisemitic attack. Flames lit up the night…

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