Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism
Summary
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will host meetings with leaders from business, culture, policing, and other sectors to discuss ways to fight antisemitism across society. The summit follows recent violent and arson attacks against Jewish communities, including a stabbing incident in Golders Green that has been treated as terrorism.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer will hold a summit at Downing Street to coordinate efforts against antisemitism.
- Leaders from business, culture, health, education, and policing will join round-table talks with members of the Jewish community.
- The summit aims to identify how antisemitism shows up in different sectors and what more can be done to stop it.
- Recent antisemitic attacks include stabbings in Golders Green and a car and knife attack outside a Manchester synagogue last year.
- The UK terrorism threat level was raised to "severe" on April 30 because of increased risks to Jewish communities.
- There have been recent arson attacks on Jewish sites, including ambulances from the Jewish charity Hatzola.
- Police have made 30 arrests and charged nine people related to antisemitic incidents.
- The UK government pledged an extra £25 million for added police protection around Jewish areas and institutions.
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