Starmer calls on public to ‘open their eyes to Jewish pain’ in wake of Golders Green attack
Summary
Keir Starmer, the UK prime minister, urged people to recognize the pain of the Jewish community following a knife attack in Golders Green. He called for stronger laws and more funding to protect Jews from antisemitism and criticized those who march with supporters of Hamas without condemning violence against Jews.Key Facts
- Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green and hospitalized in stable condition.
- The attacker is Essa Suleiman, a 45-year-old British national born in Somalia.
- Starmer visited the area, met emergency workers, and spoke against antisemitism.
- He said antisemitism is a long-standing hatred that must be confronted.
- Starmer condemned marches that support Hamas or use violent slogans targeting Jews.
- The government promised an extra £25 million for security around Jewish sites like synagogues and schools.
- New laws will speed up sentencing for antisemitic attacks and limit hate preachers and extremist charities.
- Legislation to fight state threats against British Jews, like those from Iran, will be fast-tracked.
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