Proxy attacks in UK a real and growing concern, says PM
Summary
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said attacks carried out by proxy groups—organizations used by other countries to do harm—are a growing problem in the UK. Recent attacks have targeted the Jewish community, including synagogues and ambulances, and the government plans to pass new laws to ban the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), linked to some of these attacks.Key Facts
- Proxy attacks are when states use other groups to do harmful acts for them.
- Several arson attacks have targeted UK Jewish community sites since March.
- An Islamist group with suspected Iranian links claimed responsibility for some attacks.
- Sir Keir Starmer met Jewish leaders after a synagogue was petrol-bombed.
- The Jewish community spends large amounts on security because of these threats.
- The UK government intends to ban the IRGC, a group linked to some attacks.
- Other countries in Europe have already banned the IRGC.
- A 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to one of the synagogue attacks.
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