Israel condemns London synagogue stabbing, warns of rising global antisemitism

The two victims, a man in his 70s and another in his 30s, were treated at the scene for stab wounds and taken to a hospital in stable condition, according to London’s Metropolitan Police.

By Pesach Benson, TPS

Israel reacted strongly on Wednesday to a stabbing attack in north London that left two Jewish men injured outside a synagogue in the Golders Green neighborhood, a largely Jewish area of the British capital.

President Isaac Herzog condemned the assault and warned of rising antisemitism across Europe.

“I am horrified by yet another violent attack on Jews in broad daylight on the streets of London. We are praying for a speedy recovery for all those injured,” Herzog said.

He added that “no Jew anywhere in the world should be a target because of their faith,” calling the situation “unacceptable” and urging the British government to take “urgent and immediate action” to prevent further attacks. Herzog said Israel “will not stay silent” in the face of global antisemitism.

The two victims, a man in his 70s and another in his 30s, were treated at the scene for stab wounds and taken to a hospital in stable condition, according to London’s Metropolitan Police.

A 45-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry also issued a sharp statement, saying that repeated attacks on synagogues, Jewish institutions and individuals showed the British government could “no longer claim this is under control.”

It criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s response as insufficient, arguing that statements must be matched with action to confront antisemitism “festering across the United Kingdom.”

The ministry said British Jews should not require security patrols or emergency volunteers to live openly, concluding: “Enough words. The UK must act decisively and urgently.”