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antisemitism
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Community Safety · BarnetBarnet Council Condemns Green Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Stance
Barnet Council has passed a motion condemning the Green Party's national policy on Zionism. The decision came after debate, with one Green councillor challenging claims made during the meeting. The motion passed with 58 votes in favour.
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Man arrested after three Jewish women assaulted in Hackney
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Hackney after three Jewish women reported being assaulted. The Metropolitan Police are treating the incident as a suspected antisemitic hate crime and have increased patrols in the Clapton Common area.
Hackney3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Community Safety · London
London vigil planned for 7 October attack victims
British Jewish organisations will hold a vigil in central London on Wednesday to honour victims of the 7 October attacks. The Board of Deputies of British Jews stated Hamas terrorists murdered 1,200 people and took 251 captive. The Community Security Trust recorded 1,926 antisemitic incidents across the UK from January to June 2026.
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Community Safety · CamdenFive arrested for racial hatred at Camden protest
Five individuals were arrested for inciting racial hatred during a protest outside the Board of Deputies in Camden. The demonstration occurred on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, coinciding with other pro-Palestine marches in London.
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Community Safety · BarnetBarnet Council Leader Addresses Hate Crime Impact
Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings has spoken out on the third anniversary of the 7th October attacks in Israel. He noted the significant impact of international events on the borough, particularly concerning antisemitic hate and abuse, and stressed the importance of community safety and unity.
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Students urged to move October 7 pro-Palestine march
The University of London Coalition faces pressure to reschedule a pro-Palestine march planned for October 7, the anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel. Education Secretary Lucy Powell and Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman have urged organisers to show compassion and move the protest.
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Community Safety · CamdenGreen Party leader banned from Israel after Zionism motion
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been banned from entering Israel after his party passed a motion defining Zionism as supporting an 'ethnonationalist Jewish state'. The move has drawn criticism from Jewish groups and concerns from voters in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.
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Community Safety · BarnetBarnet communities unite after synagogue arson attempt
Following an attempted arson attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue, members of the Somali Bravanese Muslim community attended a Shabbat service. This act of solidarity echoes past cooperation between the communities after a 2013 arson incident.
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Crime Data · HillingdonHillingdon Councillor Condemns AI Images as Racist Tropes
Hillingdon councillor Sital Punja has accused the borough's Conservative Party of using AI-generated images that relied on racist and antisemitic tropes. The images depicted her controlling white male councillors like puppets, a symbol Punja states has historical discriminatory connotations.
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Courts · CamdenRestore Britain candidate's nominator made antisemitic remarks
Patrick McGinnis, who nominated Restore Britain's candidate for the Camden by-election, made antisemitic remarks in a 2024 video, stating 'Jewish ideas have ruined the country' and 'Zionists control the media'. The video was posted online from a National Housing Party account.
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Violent Crime · BarnetThree 14-year-old boys attacked on Mill Hill bus in antisemitic hate crime
Three 14-year-old schoolboys were attacked on a bus in Mill Hill on September 10. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime and are seeking a white British man.
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Antisemitic Hate Crime Reports at Two-Year High in London
Antisemitic hate crime reports in London have reached a two-year peak, with the Metropolitan Police receiving three to four reports daily. Over the last 12 months, 1,379 antisemitic offences were recorded, marking a 25% rise compared to the previous year.
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Community Safety · BarnetFour admit Jewish ambulance arson; LFB shows terror response
Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green on 23 March. The attack caused £1m damage during a wave of antisemitic incidents. The London Fire Brigade has since demonstrated its response protocols for marauding terrorist attacks.
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Policing · BarnetBarnet councillor condemns ex-neo-Nazi advisor role
Barnet Green councillor Charli Thompson has strongly condemned Kemi Badenoch's decision to offer an advisory role to Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi with multiple antisemitism convictions. The move has sparked debate within the Conservative Party about rehabilitation and opportunity.
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Community Safety · LondonJewish school heads in Barnet spend 90% of time on security as antisemitic incidents rise
Headteachers in Barnet’s Jewish schools report spending up to 90% of their time on security, as antisemitic incidents in schools rise by 59% in 2026. Sir David Bell’s government-commissioned review reveals harassment of pupils on public transport and calls for mandatory teacher training.
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Violent Crime · Tower Hamlets102-year-old Jewish veteran Monty Goldstein speaks on rising antisemitism in London
Monty Goldstein, 102, a Jewish veteran who served in the Royal Artillery during WWII, has spoken about the rise in antisemitic hate crimes in London, including stabbings in Golders Green and an arson attack in Whitechapel. He questions why Jewish people face hostility despite his lifelong service to Britain.
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