• Four Jewish charity ambulances set on fire in Golders Green, London.
• The attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
• Police are exploring a potential link to an Iranian-aligned group.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned the attack.
• No injuries reported; nearby homes evacuated for safety.

In the early hours of Monday, four ambulances belonging to the Jewish charity Hatzola were set ablaze in Golders Green, London. The incident, described by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a “deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack,” is currently under investigation as a hate crime. The fire led to multiple explosions from gas cylinders inside the vehicles, causing windows in nearby homes to shatter and prompting evacuations. No injuries were reported, according to SCMP and India Times.

The Metropolitan Police Service is treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime and has launched a counterterrorism-led investigation. They are examining CCTV footage, which reportedly shows three suspects approaching the ambulances before setting them on fire. Mark Rowley, the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, stated, “We are pursuing all lines of inquiry,” including reports of an Islamist group's claim of responsibility potentially linked to Iran. No arrests have been made thus far, as investigations continue into the authenticity of these claims, according to NPR and BBC.

The incident has raised concerns about rising antisemitism in the UK, particularly post the events surrounding the conflict in Gaza. Starmer met with Jewish leaders following the attack, promising increased security measures in vulnerable areas, including synagogues and community centers. Local representatives voiced distress over the attack, which follows a worrying trend of antisemitic incidents reported by the Community Security Trust, highlighting a spike in hate crimes since October 2023, according to India Times, SCMP, and NPR.