In London, Jewish resilience grows alongside fear after string of antisemitic attacks

'It happens again and again that we get used as a political football and as a photo op,' said a London Jewish community leader. 'This includes Israeli politicians who have used these attacks to say "oh, it's all over for the Diaspora," instead of offering love and support and care'

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In London, Jewish resilience grows alongside fear after string of antisemitic attacks

A police officers stand in front an office formerly used by the business 'Jewish futures' in Hendon, north London earlier this month following an attempted arson attack. Credit: AFP/JUSTIN TALLIS

'It happens again and again that we get used as a political football and as a photo op,' said a London Jewish community leader. 'This includes Israeli politicians who have used these attacks to say "oh, it's all over for the Diaspora," instead of offering love and support and care'

09:27 AM • April 24 2026 IDT

Just three days after the attempted firebombing of Finchley Reform Synagogue last week, the north London worship hall was full to bursting for Friday night prayers.

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