Jewish community leaders have warned of a heightened security risk following the fresh outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East over the weekend.
The Community Security Trust (CST) said that while it did not have “specific intelligence” of a raised threat, “Iran has long used terrorism against Jews and Israelis around the world. This is a primary reason for the many security measures that are in place throughout our community.”
It urged community members to adhere to existing security protocols that include avoiding congregating outside communal buildings, to disperse quickly on leaving and to report any suspicious activity immediately to the CST’s emergency helpline.
In a statement, the Board of Deputies said: “Over recent days, we have been in contact with the UK government to seek assurance around security for our community here, and appropriate assistance to British citizens in Israel.
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