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Where has anti-racist civil society gone when it comes to the fight against antisemitism?

‘There is legitimate criticism of the Israeli government, and then there is hateful incitement towards Israelis, Zionists, and Jews, here in Britain,’ the president of the Union of Jewish Students said in a speech in No10 Downing Street

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May 5, 2026 13:08

President of the Union of Jewish Students, Louis Danker, speaks during a meeting with civic leaders to discuss tackling antisemitism at Downing Street on May 5, 2026. (Image: Getty)

Zack Polanski

Polanski ‘endorsed conspiracy theories’ about Starmer being ‘paid’ by Israel

The Green Party leader appeared to back the claim that the prime minister is in hock to ‘Zionist philanthropists’

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May 5, 2026 12:17

Green Party leader Zack Polanski gives a speech to party supporters at the Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Cardiff, Wales, May 2, 2026 (Credit: Jon Rowley/Getty Images)

The moment requires whole nation to ask what is the future for Britain – together we can face down this hatred

As rabbis taught, just a small amount of light can expel the darkness, but robust action must be taken now

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May 5, 2026 12:13

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) sits with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (R) and Kenton Rabbi Yehuda Black (L) during a visit to Kenton United Synagogue, which was recently the target of an attempted arson (Image: Getty)

Cowardice led people to go along with a small, organised mob stirring up hatred against Jews

It’s not the level of antisemitism as such that is so astonishing but how quickly the rest of the country cooperated with it. But if collaboration is the mechanism, then refusing to collaborate is the answer

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May 5, 2026 11:54

A police cordon in the Golders Green neighbourhood following a stabbing attack on April 29, 2026 (Image: Getty)

Iran

US destroys six Iranian ships during ‘humanitarian mission’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

An Israeli source told the JC that the IDF is ‘monitoring the situation and on alert’ after Iran fired a flurry of drones and missiles at the UAE

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May 5, 2026 11:48

Guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney observes a merchant vessel while on patrol enforcing the US blockade against Iran (Centcom)

Golders Green stabbing

‘I wanted to save a life’, says Iranian-born hero who blocked Golders Green attacker

Ashkan Asadian used a shopping trolley to prevent the knifeman from stabbing more victims

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May 5, 2026 11:30

charedim

Erica Marks appointed new CEO of Mavar

Charity helps members of Charedi community looking for new opportunities

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May 5, 2026 11:27

arson attacks

Counter Terror Police investigate ‘arson’ at former synagogue

Blaze at former East London Central Synagogue treated in connection with spate of recent attacks

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May 5, 2026 11:17

Exterior view of the former building of East London Central Synagogue (Google)

Golders Green

Two arrested over ‘arson’ at Golders Green memorial wall

The alleged attack took place just days before two Jewish men were stabbed nearby, and close to the scene of another incident targeting Hatzola ambulances

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May 5, 2026 10:57

A Met Police car in London (Getty Images)

Expecting ‘anti-racists’ to police anti-Israel hate marches they themselves organise is dangerously naive

If you turned up at a protest and were shocked to discover that, say, ten per cent of your fellow protesters were carrying antisemitic banners or chanting such slogans, would you stay?

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May 4, 2026 13:44