BBUK statement on the recent violence in the UK

following presentation at the AGM on 7 June 2026

B'nai B'rith UK is appalled by the latest act of violence perpetrated against the Jewish community in London. The two Jewish men who were stabbed in Golders Green this morning, one in his 70s and another in his 30s, are in stable condition in hospital and we wish them a speedy recovery. We also salute the bravery of those who responded so quickly and prevented a greater act of violence. While we welcome the decision of the police to declare this a terrorist incident and of the Prime Minister to convene Cobra, we know that words alone are insufficient. The repeated attacks on the Jewish community are now a national emergency which requires a fully co-ordinated response from the police, intelligence services and the government. Given that an Iran linked group has now claimed responsibility for the attack, it is high time that the UK took some meaningful actions. It is essential to immediately proscribe the IRGC, shut down media stations that disseminate Iranian propaganda and investigate all those charities, schools and organisations that cover for the regime. There must be zero tolerance for antisemitism and antizionism and for all those who use political slogans to hide their malign intent. These attacks are fundamentally an affront to British values and to all those who cherish tolerance and decency. Thus, unless this threat is dealt with, it is not just the Jewish community that will suffer but the UK as a whole. . Dr Jeremy Havardi Director, Bureau of International Affairs

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B’nai B’rith UK is shocked and appalled by the arson attack on four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green last night. Hatzola serves an essential role in our community, saving life and tending to the injured, and such an attack is both cowardly and reprehensible. The incident is rightly being treated as an antisemitic hate crime and we hope that the police bring the perpetrators to justice. It is equally a horrific assault on core British values and freedoms. As Jews face an unprecedented surge in antisemitism, this attack illustrates once again the need for security and vigilance within the Jewish community. We thank the police and the CST for their efforts at this time and will continue to work with them to keep our community safe. . Dr Jeremy Havardi Director, Bureau of International Affairs

B’nai B’rith UK has been closely following the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East this weekend. We will shed no tears for Iran’s leader, Ali Khamenei, a man who served as the figurehead of an evil regime which has brutally repressed its own population and exported terror around the world. It is clear that the latest outbreak of war with Iran is inevitable, given the regime’s failure to accept the elimination of its nuclear weapons program and ballistic missiles. The Islamic Republic remains a major threat to the stability and security of the Middle East, as well as the UK, while it continues to seek Israel’s elimination. It has also committed unspeakable crimes against its own people, not just since the start of this year but for several decades. The people of Iran deserve a better future, free from tyranny and oppression, and we continue to stand in solidarity with them. Our thoughts are also with the people of Israel who are being forced into underground shelters because of Iranian attacks. We all look forward to a future in which the Israeli and Iranian peoples can stand together as friends and allies once again. . Dr Jeremy Havardi Director, Bureau of International Affairs

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